LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE ACCUMULATION OF FOLK WISDOM IN AGRICULTURAL RISK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY MOO 3 KRUNG CHINGNAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1. Study the process of learning problems and methods of solving problems in agriculture until it leads to build up of wisdom of village philosophers and create a model show how the wisdom in agricultural risk was builded. Using qualitative research methods. Purposesive sampling was used and it was found that 1 sample having the characteristics required for study. Informal in-depth interviews were used using laddering techniques to collect data. Data were analyzed using content analysis. And the information obtained is analyzed as input process output and then synthesized into a model for accumulating the wisdom of the village philosophers in managing agricultural risks of village philosophers, Moo 3, Krung Ching Subdistrict, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. From research it was found that the model for accumulating experience in agricultural risk management consists of input factors are community leaders, group integration, listening, observation, analytical thinking and action. The process consisted of 6 steps of the learning process compose of Phase 1: problem accumulation, phase 2: Problem observation phase, phase 3: Cause analysis phase, phase 4: Knowledge collection phase, phase 5: Practice trial phase phase, 6: Evaluation phase. and the output include local wisdom, reduced risk and income increased. Then the use of that wisdom was evaluated and develop further.