The behavior of Chemical Use in Ban Non-Sawang Community, Sao Lao Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, Kalasin Province

Abstract

          The chemical toxicity that has been going on in the community has been a problem that has been going on for many years and has turned into a serious impact. This is because the community has a large proportion of agricultural occupations and occupations that are at risk of adverse health effects. The purpose of this research was to study the situation and behavioral problems in chemical use in Ban Non-Sawang, Tam Sao Lao, Am Nong Kung Si, Kalasin Province. The target groups are defined in a specific way, including academics, village philosophers, community leaders, community representatives, teachers, people, and farmers, totaling 50 people. The tools for collecting the data were both quantitative and qualitative, using opinion polls from community forums, participant observation. (Participative Observation), interview (Interview), Focus Group. The research results found that.
          1. The study of the process of information potential, the body of knowledge, wisdom, and appropriate chemical use technology in the community found that it was divided into 3 eras, namely, the era of farming, the era of farming and oil, cassava, and the era of sugarcane and cassava plantations.
          2. Adopting an innovative process that has appropriate results in driving various activities in Ban Non-Sawang community as a model for other communities, divided into 4 issues as follows: Seeking, saving, spending, and connecting with other areas of life.