PERUBAHAN PROFESI PEDAGANG PAKAIAN KE PETANI BAWANG MERAH (ALLIUM CEPA) PADA MASYARAKAT JAMBUN JORONG SITAPUNG NAGARI BALAIGURAH

Abstract

West Sumatra, which is famous for its abundant natural resources, can also be interpreted as , which is rich in natural resources. The people of West Sumatra have a diverse range of livelihoods that meet all the needs of communities. People's livelihoods are usually based on the area in which the community lives. B. In coastal areas people make their living as fishermen, whereas in the plains people usually make their living as traders, farmers, etc. For example, in Ampek Ankek district of Agam district, people make their living as traders and farmers, and in Balai Gula village people, many people work as clothing merchants in Aur Kuning and Atebkittinggi markets. It is This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Changes in employment patterns in Nagari Balai Gula Municipality are rapidly becoming visible with the development of the Covid-19 epidemic in Indonesia starting to have a significant impact on the municipality's economy. Municipality of Nagari Balai Gura. This prompted the people of Nagari Balai Gula to take action to find additional jobs to increase their income. Livelihood changes in the Jambunjolongshitapuna Garibala Raigla community, combined with lower incomes at the market, caused the Covid-19 outbreak to turn clothing traders into onion farmers in Jambunjolongshitapuna Garibala Raigla . stabilize the economy again. It also has a positive impact on the Gula people, who are the shallot farmers of Jambun Jolon. Sitapung Nagari Balai Gurah provides or creates jobs for the surrounding communities..

Keywords: change, livelihood, socio-economic development