Model of food independence of livestock subsector: A case study of community empowerment in Batu City East Java']Java Province, Indonesia

This study uses a quantitative analysis approach that aims to analyze the Food Subsector Model for Livestock Subsector through community empowerment in Batu City. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling method of 52 farmers or breeders and 11 farmer or livestock groups. The Data Collection Technique is done by filling out the questionnaire which is done by structured interview technique. Structured interviews in the form of interviews using written alternative answers questions already exist in the form of questionnaires. Data analysis in this study uses a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) model with a Generalized structured component analysis (GSCA) approach. This study found that 1) farmer participation affect the changes in farmer behavior. 2) Community Empowerment affect the changes in farmer behavior 3) Changes in behavior affect the level of food independence of the livestock subsector 4) The level of food independence is significant and positive influences the stability of food availability.