The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducted the Field Practicum of Agricultural Socio-Economic Assessment (PSEP) from 31 October to 3 November 2025. Over four days, students were deployed directly to rural communities to examine the socioeconomic conditions of farming households, applying the knowledge they have learned in the classroom.
Prior to field deployment, students completed nine preparatory sessions covering essential concepts, observation techniques, and interview methods. This preparation ensured that participants were equipped with the necessary skills to carry out the practicum effectively. The PSEP practicum serves as a comprehensive learning platform that bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world application, providing students with critical tools to analyze rural socioeconomic dynamics in a structured and insightful manner.
This year’s field practicum was conducted in two villages in Wonosari Subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency: Karangrejek Village and Duwet Village. These locations were selected due to their diverse agricultural and socioeconomic characteristics, offering students the opportunity to study various realities within farming households.
The practicum involved Mr. Muh Amat Nasir, S.P., M.Sc., who served as the Practicum Coordinator, supported by the practicum assistants: Daffa Abyan Dinta Razaan, Tegar Akbar Nugroho, Fiqar Taufiq Hawari, Satya Mahardika Dwi Agusta, Dewi Isna Masrurrah, Lalita Amaranggana Priyahita, Irene Mia Puspita Sari, Vera Kurniawati, Qurrota A’yun, Indah Khoirul Amalia, Reineh Azahra, Rifta Aulia Putri, Latifa Khalisa Azzahra, Amilia Devica Sari, Alexandros Candra Febrian, and Karina Nisa Intan Kusuma.
The practicum proceeded smoothly and received warm support from both village governments and local communities. Residents actively assisted students in identifying respondents, ensuring that observation and interview activities ran efficiently. Practicum assistants closely monitored the students’ progress each day. On the second and third days, the supervising lecturers also visited the field to oversee the practicum implementation, including Dr. Ir. Any Suryantini, M.M., Ph.D., Mr. Muh Amat Nasir, S.P., M.Sc., and Mr. Anung Pranyoto, S.P., M.Sc.
Following the field activities, students continued with data tabulation, analysis, and report writing under the guidance of the assistants. The final reports will later be examined by the supervising lecturers to assess the quality of the students’ analysis and their understanding of the socioeconomic dynamics they observed.
This practicum contributes to the advancement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to poverty alleviation (SDG 1), strengthening food security and sustainable agriculture (SDG 2), and promoting quality education through experiential learning (SDG 4). Through PSEP, students not only enhance their academic competencies but also participate in efforts that support broader community development.
Author:
Adhika Hafizh Prasada, S.P.
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