LEVEL OF FARMER PARTICIPATION IN THE UTILIZATION OF RICE PAPER WASTE AS A COMPOST

The population of Tambaksari District is only about 20% farmers who use straw as compost, there a need for farmer participation in dealing with agricultural waste issues, especially rice compost fertilizer. This study to: Describe the level utilization waste, and factors related to farmers. activity was carried out Subdistrict, Ciamis Regency, from April July 2019. Determination sample randomly using Slovin formula obtained 55 respondents. results study, included category "high" that 94.5%, internal associated area ​​land. Meanwhile, external are role extension workers facilitators, motivators initiators, availability facilities infrastructure, information. Opportunities "lowest" indicator participation. this assessment falls into category. Internal land area. External workers, To increase farmers' participation, demonstration plot needed. So it can be used an material but adapted conditions needs