การสร้างอาชีพทางเลือกบนทรัพยากรฐานรากเพื่อฟื้นฟูเศรษฐกิจและยกระดับรายได้เกษตรกรรองรับวิกฤตการณ์โรคติดเชื้อโควิด-19 พื้นที่จังหวัดกาฬสินธุ์ (กาฬสินธุ์โมเดล)

Title

Creating alternative careers on foundational resources to restore the economy and raise farmers' income in response to the COVID-19 crisis Kalasin province (Kalasin model)

Keywords

alternative careers,founddational resources,restore the economy,raise farmer income,the COVID-19 crisis,Kalasin province

Abstract

The Project to create alternative occupations on foundational resources to restore the economy and raise farmers incomes in response to the COVID-19 crisis Kalasin Province (Kalasin Model) set a target of income increasing from the original 30 percent or 10,000 baht per household per month (think 2 powers per household). Creating alternative careers for foundation farmers who are affected by the Covid-19 situation It assists farmers in the upstream (production), midstream (processing), and downstream (marketing and distribution). Create a business model that can be applied to other areas have a sustainable future. It operates in 5 districts, namely Don Chan District, Namon District, Somdet District, Sam Chai District and Yang Talat District, Kalasin Province. There were 200 participants in the project. From the survey of basic agricultural context information before and after participating in the project, 193 respondents were surveyed. It was found that most of the participants in the project were female, 76 percent of whom had a main occupation of farming. They had an average income before joining the project, per household per month, 1,001-3,000 baht, which most of the basic farmers before joining the project were affected by the COVID-19 epidemic situation. When assessed by farmers participating in the project It was found that the impact was at the level that affected the occupation and the household economy at 32.77%, and the impact on the society and lifestyle was at the highest level, 27.17 percent. But after participating in the project, it was found that most farmers were happy with their occupation, 58.55 percent, and their income increased from 300-2,640 baht by 53.57 percent, which is an increase of more than 30 percent. Initiating the project, there will be some foundation farmers who have not yet achieved their income. But can create a career in the community when measuring the level of opinion towards the project. It was found that 53.37% of farmers agreed with the project implementation model. In terms of the mechanism driving the local production value chain and the income distribution structure to the foundation farmers or upstream producers; through the role of the university located in the area. It can help farmers who have been laid off or lost their jobs during the COVID-19 epidemic situation. Build a career and earn 6 people. In addition, 49 prototype innovators have been created, which can be role models for other areas. Able to create 5 business models, namely

1) creating a career from industrial agronomy
2) creating a career from raising native chickens
3) creating a career in animal products processing
4) creating a career in native textiles and
5) creating a career from processing agricultural products.

As a result of the project implementation, technology and innovation have been applied to develop the area and upgrade the production of the basic farmers group with science, technology, research and innovation, such as the cassava production knowledge set, rice production knowledge set, knowledge of raising native chickens, aquaculture processing knowledge set, knowledge of local woven fabrics, quality silk production and agricultural product processing knowledge set (dried mango and shredded lobster). This is in line with the first strategic issue of Kalasin Province, which wants to promote and develop a comprehensive range of production, processing, food safety and key economic crops. The operation is in line with the guidelines for the development of bio-economy. Circular Economy and Green Economy (BCG Model) Agriculture (Value Proposition). Considering further promotion and integration with agencies in Kalasin Province by being included in the Kalasin Provincial Development Plan in fiscal year 2022 and 2023, together with government agencies and private agencies in Kalasin Province. Join to integrate the provincial development plan by using the Kalasin Model project as a model for development in other areas. From assessing social return on investment (SROI) based on the increase in farmers knowledge and understanding, career happiness, the joy of having a good relationship between network mates, and able to help other farmers who have problems, found that the SROI value is 0.53, meaning invest 1 baht, get a return of 0.53 baht.