Agribusiness Activity at Islamic Boarding School Al Ittifaq Ciwidey­ Bandung: Using Interactive Models

Abstract

Islamic boarding school is one of the islamic educational institutions that grow fastly with diversity method in Indonesia This study is aimed to describe the effort to grow young entrepreneur at Islamic Boarding School al Ittifaq Ciwidey Bandung through agribusiness activity with a focus on student empowerment. The study was done at Al-Ittifaq Ciwidey Bandung by applying qualitative research approach. Informants were selected by means of purposive sampling and snowball sampling which were further classified into three groups (triangulation). Furthermore, data collection technic was conducted through in-depth interview, direct observation, documentation, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Data analysis technic was performed using interactive model. Regarding the effort to grow young entrepreneurs, result of the study shows that student at al Ittifaq Ciwidey Bandung involve in agribusiness activities such as: (1) the formation of Executive Board of Agribusiness Unit, (2) conducting technical practices directly in the field, (3) establishing Agribusiness Incubation Center (PIA), (4) establishing cooperation/partnership with various institutions, and (5) setting up agribusiness groups of students.