| Abstract | The aims of the study is to find out the sustainable livelihood strategy of asset-based communities in Kedungrandu Village, Patikraja Sub-district, Banyumas Regency. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. The population in this study is a fragrant lemongrass farmer from Kedungrandu Village, with a total of 40 people. The data collection method uses the census method of 40 fragrant lemongrass farmers. Data analysis uses descriptive statistics. The results showed that the livelihood strategy of fragrant lemongrass farmers includes three strategies: intensification/extensification, diversification and migration. The livelihood strategy implemented by most of their farmers depends on agricultural activities (47.5%), some depend on livestock, fisheries, services, trade and employee activities or diversification (27.5%) and a small percentage (25%) depends on migration activities. The value of the level of livelihood capital of fragrant lemongrass farmers in Kedungrandu Village, namely human capital, natural capital, physical capital, financial capital and social capital is classified as a moderate level of sustainability. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the quality of livelihood capital of fragrant lemongrass farmers to the maximum at a high level of sustainability. |
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