Model of Agricultural Land Resource Management in Bhakti Alam Agrotourism Pasuruan Regency East Java Province Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the model of agricultural land resource management in Bhakti Alam Agrotourism, Pasuruan Regency, East Java and increase the value of sustainable economic resources. This research was conducted in Pasuruan Regency, East Java. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach to obtain data related to ecotourism development, agricultural land resource economic management, and community empowerment. The data collection procedure is done by conducting a field observation, interview with selected informants, and documentation of pictures and other supporting documents. The research finding shows that agricultural land resource management in Bhakti Alam Agrotourism, Pasuruan Regency is a form of attempt to empower the community, particularly in terms of economic aspect. Thus, the existence of Bhakti Alam Agrotourism (Agrowisata Bhakti Alam Indonesian version) can help improve the community’s economic condition because they have opportunities to open new businesses, such as hotel, online transport service (called ojek online), and restaurant. Farmers take advantage of agricultural crops bought by tourist visitors.