Perubahan Mata Pencaharian Pada Masyarakat Petani Muda di Desa Sidomulyo Kabupaten Lamongan

Abstract

This study aims to identify changes in the livelihoods of young farming communities in Sidomulyo Village, Lamongan
Regency. The research location is in Sidomulyo Village, Modo Distict, Lamongan Regency. This research uses descriptive
qualitative method. Sources of data used are primary and secondary data. The theory used is the theory of social chane
from Emile Durkheim. Data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The
results of this study indicate that the condition of the young farming community in Sidomulyo Village is that some of
them have a sense of pride in being farmers and consider that farmers work is profitable. But on the other hand, young
farming communities prefer to work other than farmers, This triggers young farming communities to become employees,
traders, work in factories, and migrate to other areas. The reason for the change in livehoods is that when young people
become young farmers, thay are seen as trivial things, have low salaries, and do not dare to work independently but follow
their parents. Also, young farmers are considered as people who can’t afford it. In this case, the conclusion shows that
there is a change in the livelihoods of young farming communities so that those who originally worked as farmers changes
to gave other jobs. And, leaving the job as a farmer. Therefore, there is a need for the role of the government so that the
lives of young farming communities are more prosperous.