Perception of Farmers on the Performance of Extensionist in the Pasture Agroecosystem of Timor Tengah Utara District

Abstract

This study aims to determine the perception of farmers on the performance of extensionist in the pasture agroecosystem of Timor Tengah Utara District. Determination of the sample of farmers as respondents from the population is determined purposively by the number of respondents 51 farmers. Primary data was obtained through interviews using a questionnaire. Data processing method uses a Likert Scale, then analyzed descriptively qualitative. Indicators to measure the performance of livestock extensionist based on extensionist performance, materials and methods, procurement of activities, availability of teaching aids and intensity of extension activities. The results of the study showed that the extensionist who served in the research area were skilled, mastered the material, creative and innovative, as well as discipline in starting activities. Then the farmer's perception of the material and method is in the agree category if the teaching aids used are in accordance with the activities, the material delivered is in accordance with the needs of the farmer, and the methods used are in accordance with the activities. While the procurement of activities is in the category of agree if the objectives of the activity are clear to understand, and the purpose of the activities to support the personal goals of the farmer. Availability of activity teaching aids, most (62.75%) use more than two kinds of teaching aids with activity intensity more than 1 time a year. In general, the performance of livestock extensionist is in good category.