AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EFFORT TO REGENERATE FARMERS IN BAYONGBONG, GARUT

The farmer crisis is a problem that must be resolved immediately. Several reasons have been identified regarding the young generation's low interest in becoming farmers due to negative stigma, including: that farming is seen as a less promising job, poor, dirty, etc. It is hoped that this research can find factors that can encourage farmer regeneration, specifically aiming to: find out the factors that support agricultural education for the younger generation, especially elementary school students, find the right strategy for educating the younger generation. The research was carried out during 3 (three) March-June 2022 in Bayongbong District, on a sample of 70 people from 204 elementary school (SD) students, who were determined using the Slovin formula with a 10 percent gallat. The research method is quantitative supported by qualitative data. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Data collection uses observation and direct interviews using questionnaires whose validity and reliability have been tested. Research results: (1) the agricultural education carried out was still considered unsatisfactory by respondents (58.6% in the medium category); (2) influencing factors, namely; enjoyment (p<0.05), interest (p<0.01), agricultural related material (p<0.1), and parental role (p<0.1).