Developing Agricultural Management Potential of Buddhist Agriculturists for The Stability of The Community Economy in Southern Isaan

Abstract

          The purpose of this research were: 1) Strengthen Buddhist youth farmers to have agricultural knowledge and skills. 2) Develop young Buddhist farmers in the conservation of natural resources and the environment that is consistent with the local area. By means of action research. The sample group is Buddhist Youth Farmers. Including 1) Buriram Buddhist College Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University 2) Takai Phluang Temple Community, Nong Kong Subdistrict, Nangrong District, Buriram Province and 3) Prasat Sung Temple Community, Huai Racha Subdistrict, Huai Rat District, Buriram Province. 40 key informants, The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. The statistics used to analyze the data were descriptive statistics.

The research results found that:

1. Strengthening young Buddhist farmers to have agricultural knowledge and skills. Has been passed down from ancestors and receive additional knowledge from school, Food production or cooking from garden ingredients. There is food preservation. Agricultural product processing household management and improving the environment within the home and garden to make them more convenient for use.
2. Develop young Buddhist farmers in the conservation of natural resources and the environment that is consistent with the local area. Developing young Buddhist farmers in agricultural housing that is consistent with the local area based on the principles of learning and participation. By using an agricultural promotion system that has been appropriately improved. Let young Buddhist farmers be able to analyze themselves. Set your own business plan, To make agricultural production in a sustainable manner, There is development in the area of ​​conservation of natural resources and the environment that is consistent with the local area. Both directly, namely using it economically. Reuse restoration, Therapy and rehabilitation, Using other things instead, Surveillance, care and protection. And indirectly, it is improving the quality of the people. Using social and legal measures, Encourage local people to participate in conservation and help maintain it in its original condition. Promote research studies and setting government policies and guidelines.