- Samarang is one of important subdistricts in
Garut Regency for producing vegetable and fruit
commodities that have high economic value besides as a
tourist destination. However, the production of
vegetable, particularly chili, highly fluctuates, due to
several factors including poor business management,
hence deep investigation related to farmer capacity in
chili farming management is required. This study was
conducted from April-June 2020 with aim to: (1)
describe farmer capacity in chili farming, (2) analyze
factors affecting farmer capacity, and (3) formulate
strategy to increase farmer capacity in chili farming. The
study was done with quantitative approach and
supported by qualitative data in Samarang Subdistrict
which was purposively selected with consideration that
the location is a vegetable producing area and located
near the capital of Garut. The population amounted to
102 people consisted of young people at age between 20 -
40 years old as millennial farmers. Sample was
determined using the Slovin’s formula and resulted in 80
respondents. Data were collected through direct
interview using close-ended questionnaire that has been
tested for its validity and reliability. Data analysis was
done in two techniques; namely descriptive analysis to
explain the performance of independent variable, and
multiple linear regression analysis to investigate factors
affecting farmer capacity. Result of the study showed
that farmer capacity in performing chili farming in
Samarang Subdistrict belonged to the moderate
category, factors found to affect farmer capacity
included age, farming experience, production facility
and infrastructure, and farmer group support.
Moreover, the strategy to build capacity is done by
performing extension to farmers based on the indicator
of capacity examined. The selection of extension material
should be done through descriptive analysis according to
the lowest value of indicator in chili farming capacity.
Keywords : Capacity, Farming, Chili, Millennial Characteristics, Multiple Linear Regression
