Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Mahasiswa Menjadi Wirausahawan Pertanian (Kasus: Mahasiswa Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sumatera Utara)

Abstract

The decline in the interest of the younger generation in working in the agricultural sector is at quite an alarming level. One way to increase the number of agricultural sector workers is to become agricultural entrepreneurs. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial education, capital and fear of failure (Fear of Failure) on Student interest to become agricultural entrepreneurs at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of North Sumatra. This research uses a quantitative approach. The sampling technique uses proportionate started random sampling so that the uneven distribution of samples for each study program can be taken proportionally according to the requirements of the research object. The data analysis method used is the multiple linear regression analysis method with SPSS 22 tools. The research results show that simultaneously, entrepreneurial knowledge, capital and fear of failure have a significant effect on students' interest in choosing agricultural entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, partially, fear of failure has a significant influence on students' interest in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs.