Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Pemanfaatan pekarangan rumah sebagai sumber pangan keluarga memiliki kontribusi penting
dalam upaya diversifikasi dan ketahanan pangan, khususnya di wilayah pedesaan. Namun, peran perempuan
sebagai pengelola utama pekarangan belum sepenuhnya optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk
menganalisis tingkat kompetensi perempuan dalam pemanfaatan pekarangan yang mencakup tiga aspek
utama, yaitu kompetensi teknis, manajerial, dan sosial. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Cucum, Kecamatan
Kuta Baro, Kabupaten Aceh Besar dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 30 orang anggota Kelompok Wanita
Tani (KWT) Kembang Tani. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan metode
deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner tertutup berbasis skala Likert, kemudian dianalisis secara
statistik deskriptif untuk mengetahui tingkat kompetensi pada masing-masing aspek. Hasil penelitian
menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi teknis perempuan berada pada kategori tinggi, ditandai dengan
kemampuan budidaya tanaman, pengolahan hasil, dan pemanfaatan pekarangan secara ekologis.
Kompetensi manajerial juga tinggi, meliputi kemampuan merencanakan aktivitas pekarangan, mengatur
hasil panen, dan menjaga konsumsi pangan keluarga. Sementara itu, kompetensi sosial perempuan
ditunjukkan melalui kemampuan menjalin hubungan sosial, berbagi pengetahuan, dan peduli terhadap
konsumsi gizi keluarga. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan kompetensi perempuan dalam ketiga
aspek tersebut sangat penting untuk mengoptimalkan peran pekarangan dalam mendukung ketahanan
pangan berbasis rumah tangga. Diperlukan strategi pemberdayaan melalui pelatihan, pendampingan, dan
penguatan kelembagaan kelompok tani secara berkelanjutan.
Kata Kunci: kompetensi perempuan, pekarangan, ketahanan pangan, teknis, manajerial, sosial

The utilization of home gardens as a source of household food plays a significant role in supporting food diversification and security, particularly in rural areas. However, the role of women as primary managers of home gardens has not been fully optimized. This study aims to analyze the competency levels of women in utilizing home gardens, focusing on three main aspects: technical, managerial, and social competencies. The research was conducted in Cucum Village, Kuta Baro Subdistrict, Aceh Besar District, involving 30 members of the Women Farmers Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) "Kembang Tani". A quantitative descriptive approach was applied. Data were collected using a closed-ended Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods to assess competency levels in each domain. The results showed that women's technical competence was high, as demonstrated by their skills in plant cultivation, post-harvest processing, and ecological management of garden resources. Managerial competence was also high, including the ability to plan gardening activities, manage yields, and ensure balanced food consumption within the household. Meanwhile, social competence was reflected in the women's ability to build relationships, share knowledge, and show concern for family nutrition and community well-being. These findings indicate that enhancing women's competencies in technical, managerial, and social aspects is essential to optimize home garden utilization as a strategy for household food diversification and security. Empowerment strategies such as training, continuous assistance, and strengthening of farmer group institutions are needed to support sustainable development. Keywords: women’s competence, home gardens, food security, technical, managerial, social