THE ROLE OF ZAKAT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY BAZNAS LAMPUNG IN EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ALTERNATING LIVESTOCK PROGRAM (STUDY ON CENTRAL LAMPUNG REGENCY)

Zakat yang disalurkan ke mustahik (yang berhak atas zakat) akan mempengaruhi ekonomi mereka jika penyalurannya hanya fokus pada usaha produktif. Pada penelitian ini, para peneliti ingin mengetahui seberapa besar peranan Zakat Community Development (ZCD/Pengembangan Masyarakat melalui Zakat) melalui penyediaan program ternak bergilir yang digalakkan oleh BAZNAZ (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional) Lampung untuk memberdayakan masyarakat. Penelitian ini merupakan studi lapangan dengan menggunakan metode campuran atau kombinasi dari metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumen pendukung. Terdapat 27 responden sebagai populasi penelitian dan sampel pada penelitian ini terdiri atas 27 responden juga atau seluruh populasi pada penelitian ini. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, didapatkan tingkat signifikan sebesar 0,105 atau > 0,05. Maka dapat diartikan bahwa peran ZCD tidak mempengaruhi pemberdayaan masyarakat dikarenakan kurangnya pengawasan, kontrol, dan evaluasi dari BAZNAZ Lampung melalui program ternak bergilir. Hal ini bertentangan dengan harapan yang menyatakan bahwa penyediaan modal dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan mengubah mustahik menjadi muzakki (orang yang wajib membayar zakat).

INFLUENCES OF PHILANTROPHIC ACTIVITIES RUMAH BELAJAR CERIA (RBC) TOWARD THE WELFARE OF SOCIETY IN SUNGAI PEDADO

By utilizing waqf land located in Sungai Pedado village, the Rumah Belajar Ceria community conducts various social activities. The initial goal of this community was to help increase of the level of education in this area. Then the activity continues on the aspect of economic empowerment of the community by conducting Mushroom cultivation. This study aims to describe the activities of the RBC community in improving the social welfare of the Sungai Pedado village community. The research methodology uses a mix of used method with descriptive analysis and the data analysis with the CIBEST models to measure the level of effectiveness of activities on community economic empowerment in the Macmur program. The results showed that the existence of the RBC mushroom livestock program could improve people's welfare and reduce the index of material poverty. The household classification is based on the CIBEST Model roomates is categorized as prosperous (quadrant I) as many as 28 Households, material poor (quadrant II) as many as 2 poor, spiritual Households are absent, and reviews those that fall into absolute poor category are none.

EFEKTIFITAS PENGELOLAAN ZAAT PRODUKTIF DI SEKTOR PETERNAKAN KAMBING

The purpose of this study was to find out how to optimize the management of productive zakat funds LAZ Nurul Hayat Surabaya in the goat livestock sector to achieve their desired goals. As well as the material and non-material impacts felt by mustahiq farmers from the optimization. This study uses qualitative methods with a descriptive case study strategy. The object of this research is LAZ Nurul Hayat Surabaya. By conducting in-depth interviews with 5 respondents consisting of program directors, program managers, PIC programs, and 2 assisted farmers. After interviewing the results of the study were analyzed using data triangulation to obtain conclusions. The results of this study indicate that LAZ Nurul Hayat has been optimal in managing productive zakat in the goat breeding sector. This is because LAZ Nurul Hayat in carrying out the Village Empowerment Livestock program applies three important stages, Mustahiq Screening, Production Process, and Market Potential. From this stage it can have a positive impact on mustahiq from additional income, amount of mustahiq, knowledge, to the desire to be independent.Keywords: Optimization, Management, Zakat Productive

PERAN NILAI – NILAI UKHUWAH PADA PROGRAM TERNAK DESA BERDAYA YAYASAN NURUL HAYAT SURABAYA DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI PETERNAK DI DESA SIDOMUKTI KECAMATAN KEPOH BARU KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO

Nurul Hayat Foundation has several programs, one of which stands out is empowerment program empowered livestock village. In this program Nurul Hayat Foundation works with animal farmers who according to him are able to manage and give birth to healthy livestock. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach. The reason of the researcher using qualitative descriptive approach is to answer the questions that exist in the formulation of the problem comprehensively and deeply about how the role of ukhuwah in the village livestock program empower the Nurul Hayat Foundation Surabaya in empowerment of farmer's economy. The formulation of the problem was answered with data mostly obtained from interviews and observation. The source of data is the qurban animal farmers who cooperate with the Nurul Hayat Foundation Surabaya. The results showed that empowered livestock program at Yayasan Nurul Hayat had an impact on improving the welfare of farmers, this is not apart from applying ukhuwah value in program implementation. Networking, norms, reciprocal relationships and beliefs, the four points based on ukhuwah's value can have a positive impact on the success of the program.Keywords: Empowerment, Ukhuwah Values, Zakah, Infaq, and Shadaqah, Nurul Hayat, LAZNAZ

Life Skill Development and Financial Impact Associated With a Youth Livestock Sales Program

The Sale of Junior Champions is a premier livestock auction and youth scholarship program held at Dixie Nationals as a part of Mississippi’s junior livestock program. The sale is open to 4-H and FFA members who qualified their livestock at the annual Dixie National Junior Round-Up. While youth livestock sales programs are commonly found at state and county fairs throughout the United States, demographic information and information concerning financial and life skill impacts of the program on participants is limited. Therefore, a survey instrument for the 2018 sale was designed to determine how the event has impacted the financial burden of continued education and life skill development of youth participants. Paper and electronic surveys were distributed during and after the event. Responses (n = 176) reflected a diverse group of participants including 4-H/FFA members (22%), parents of youth (22%), volunteers (21%), Extension employees/FFA advisors (22%), sale buyers/sponsors (12%), and others (2%). Most participants (45%) were older (40-60 years old). Almost half of the respondents (43%) had attended the sale 6 or more times, while 10% were first-time attendees. A driving force for attendance appeared to be the scholarships as 33% received or had a youth receiving a scholarship. Program participation promoted improvement in all life skills measured. Future educational goals in youths were reported to be positively impacted by sale participation (p < 0.001). Understanding of sale participant demographics and financial and life skill impacts will assist in program justification, future program growth, and identifying groups where participation can be strengthened.

Mapping of Resources and Potential Development for Food-Secure Region in East Seram, Maluku Province, Indonesia

In this study, we developed agro sector mapping of current condition, problems, threats, potentials, and strategic policies in rural area in East Seram, Maluku Province especially in Bula District. The aims of the agro mapping was to make food security planning in East Seram. The mapping process was conducted through literature study, observations, and data collecting through focus group discussion. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis. We also collected the data based on 9 indicators of food security before and after 5 years of intervention in livestock program and capacity building. The data were calculated for their indicators and composite values, then analyzed to define food security improvement. Based on the data, livestock were still raised traditionally on pastures. To enhance food-security, the resilience should be built through: (1) the improvement of land productivity, including infrastructure, facilities for intensive livestock systems, and optimization of dry land’s potential; (2) water management; and (3) capacity building for communities. After the intervention, the food security level of Bula District change from priority 2 (severely vulnerable) to priority 4 (moderately vulnerable). It means building human centered community based and local resources management become important in food security strategic in rural area especially in East Seram, Maluku, Indonesia.

Life Skill Development of Youth Participants of the Tennessee 4-H Beef Skillathon

The purpose of this study was to examine youth leadership life skill development among Tennessee beef skillathon participants and determine factors influencing their motivation to participate. Youth perceived the skillathon to have a moderate impact on their leadership life skill development. As a result, we recommend the skillathon continue to be an integral part of the overall livestock program in Tennessee. The reasons for participating in the skillathon mainly focused on testing knowledge, future careers, winning an award, fun, friends, 4-H agent or school-based agricultural education teacher, and personal development. Thus, utilizing both short-term and long-term influences during recruitment may increase skillathon participation. Future research should be conducted on a national level to determine youth leadership life skill development and reasons for participating in the skillathon competition.

Introducción a los Artículos de la Conferencia Ensminger

This edition contains papers from the recent conference entitled “Conferencia Internacional Ensminger para la Ganadería”. This conference was devoted to livestock production in Honduras and Latin America and featured ten presentations about cattle production by scientists from the United States, Canada and Colombia. The talks, and subsequent papers published in this issue, included information on beef and dairy cattle nutrition, health, reproduction, genetics, biotechnology and their applications for small holders. The conference was held May 13-14, 2016 at Zamorano University in Honduras and attended by nearly 300 livestock producers, industry personnel, students and faculty. The conference was jointly planned by Zamorano University and the Iowa State University as part of the Ensminger International Livestock Program. It also received financial support from various industry groups such as Inversiones MORAVIA, Soluciones Logísticas RAFEM, Grupo ALIANSA, ANAVIH and ZINPRO.