The Strategy of Role Development Agricultural Extension Agent in Siotapina, Buton

This study aims to formulate priority strategies for developing the role of agricultural extension agents in Siotapina District, Buton Regency-an area facing significant challenges such as limited personnel, difficult geographical conditions, and weak inter-agency coordination.The research employed a SWOT analysis supported by Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrices to identify internal and external factors and the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) to determine strategic priorities.The analysis results position agricultural extension services in the "Grow and Build" cell of the IE Matrix, indicating highly favorable conditions for development.The top strategies identified include enhancing extension agent capacity through structured training in collaboration with universities and NGOs, strengthening farmer groups promoting agrotourism through annual extension programs, and aligning structured extension tasks with national food marketing systems such as BULOG.The findings suggest that improving human resource quality, integrating digital tools, and enhancing inter-agency collaboration are critical to optimizing the role of extension agents in remote areas like Siotapina.