Analysis of Learning and Training Needs for Extension Agents in Coffee Development in Kerinci District

ABSTRACT: In order to optimally support coffee productivity, extension workers are required to play a rolerelated to coffee commodities. However, the problem that arises in the field is the lack of knowledge and skillsof extension workers related to coffee commodities. Therefore, this study aims to 1) describe the characteristicsof coffee plant extension agents in Kerinci Regency; 2) analyzing the learning and training needs of extensionworkers in coffee development in Kerinci Regency; and 3) analyzing stakeholder support in learning andtraining for extension workers in Kerinci District. This research was conducted in Kerinci Regency usingdescriptive methods. The results showed that generally the extension workers in Kerinci Regency were civilservants, THL-TBPP, and self-help extension workers aged 30-49 years with their latest education from highschool to undergraduate. Generally, extension workers in Kerinci Regency have never attended training relatedto coffee plants. Learning needs are focused on mastering coffee material, strengthening training facilitators, andconducting training. Meanwhile, the support expected from related stakeholders is support in the form offacilities and incentives as well as awards

Keywords -coffee, extension agent, learning, training