PERAN BALAI PENYULUHAN PERTANIAN (BPP) DALAM MEMBERDAYAKAN EKONOMI KELOMPOK TANI SUGIH TANI II MELALUI USAHA BUNGA POTONG DI DESA CIWALEN KECAMATAN SUKARESMI KABUPATEN CIANJUR

The limited job opportunities in rural areas result in limited career choices for the community. Farming becomes the primary option available in the village. Rural farmers often face constraints that hinder their productivity and welfare. These constraints include limited access to modern agricultural technology, limited capital, and difficulty in obtaining high-quality fertilizers, medicines, and seeds. This situation affects the economic condition of farmers in meeting their daily needs. The Agricultural Extension Agency brings new hope for improving farmers' welfare. This study aims to investigate the role and outcomes of economic empowerment conducted by the Agricultural Extension Agency in Sukaresmi Subdistrict towards Sugih Tani II Farmer Group through cut flower enterprise. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection methods used were observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The data sources consisted of primary and secondary data. Purposive sampling technique was applied. Data analysis involved data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through credibility testing, including persistent observation, triangulation, and peer discussion. The results showed that the Agricultural Extension Agency in Sukaresmi Subdistrict played facilitation, educational, representative, and technical roles in empowering the economy of Sugih Tani II Farmer Group. The empowerment outcomes enabled farmers to meet their basic needs, access productive resources, and participate in development. The economic empowerment conducted by the Agricultural Extension Agency in Sukaresmi successfully enhanced farmers' knowledge, skills, and abilities, leading to increased income and agricultural productivity.