Analysis of differences in Knowledge of Maize Farmers Who Are Given Training About Corn Marketing in Corn Production Centers in West Sumatra Province

Abstract

This research purposes to analyze differences and identify increased knowledge of corn farmers about marketing maize in corn production centers. The total sample is 90 maize farmers who have been given training and also those who have not been given training. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. Also, the primary data are collected by the application of a quasi-experimental design that will be used is the Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The results of the study found that there were differences in the knowledge and understanding of corn farmers who were given training with the control group who were not given training on marketing of corn products through agricultural cooperatives; corn marketing model; an engineering model for corn marketing of maize farmers. However, there is no distinction in know-how between the two farmer groups regarding the marketing margins of maize commodities in the maize production center areas in West Sumatra Province.