THE DEVELOMENT OF AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATION GROUPS TO RAISE INCOME FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY IN SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) Analyze the knowledge of developing agricultural occupational groups to raise the income of the grassroots economy. 2) Continue to develop agricultural occupational groups to raise the level of income of the grassroots economy in Songkhla Province. and 3) Create a network of agricultural occupational groups. To raise the income of the grassroots economy in Songkhla Province This is a qualitative research using in-depth interviews with 25 people and group discussions with 8 people, selected purposively. Key informants included 5 agricultural occupation groups: 1) Ban Nod curry paste group, 2) Kenaf weaving group, 3) Ban Nod's Khai Khem group, 4) Large plot beekeeping group, and and 5) Basket weaving group and conducted a workshop on the target population of 30 people using informal observation. Data analysis techniques were used by means of inductive analysis and descriptive presentation. The results of the research found that 1) Knowledge on the development of agricultural career groups to raise the level of income of the grassroots economy found that management uses the 8M principles to drive development, developing people (Man), skilled, capital (Money), ready, Manage raw materials (Material) with quality Using modern technology (Machine), production processes (Method) that the market needs, marketing (Market), learning about consumers. Organization management (Managemen) at and developing a framework for thinking (Mindset) 2) Developing agricultural career groups to raise the income level of the grassroots economy in Songkhla Province, including experiences, knowledge, skills, and production. Exchange of knowledge, training, study tours and use of technology and 3) Create three networks of agricultural professional groups to raise income levels for the grassroots economy in Songkhla Province: the government sector will plan operations and transfer knowledge; The private sector will promote sales and develop technology. and the public sector will join the group and develop learning in every aspect.