Village Food Security Management in Langkat District
Keywords:
Food Security, Village Management, Local Institutions, Community Participation, Langkat RegencyAbstract
This study aims to analyze food security management in villages in Langkat Regency using a qualitative approach. The focus of the study was on village government strategies, the role of local institutions, and community participation in maintaining food availability and access. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with village officials, farmer groups, and community leaders, field observations, and a review of village planning documents. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis methods to explore patterns, meanings, and practices of food security at the village level. The results indicate that food security management in villages in Langkat Regency is influenced by three main factors: (1) optimizing local potential through agricultural commodity diversification and homestead land utilization; (2) the role of village institutions such as Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes), farmer groups, and food barns, which serve as instruments for managing food production and distribution; and (3) active community participation in self-help and mutual cooperation-based food security programs. However, the study also identified several challenges, including limited infrastructure, fluctuating commodity prices, and low utilization of modern agricultural technology. Academically, this study emphasizes the importance of participatory food governance and sustainable development in strengthening village independence. The practical implication is that village governments in Langkat Regency need to strengthen local institutional capacity, develop food reserve systems, and encourage agricultural innovation based on appropriate technology. Thus, village food security will not only serve as an instrument for meeting basic needs but also as a strategy for improving community welfare and regional food sovereignty.
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Peraturan Menteri Desa, Pembangunan Daerah Tertinggal, dan Transmigrasi Nomor 3 Tahun 2025 tentang Pedoman Umum Pendampingan Masyarakat Desa.
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