Strategic model for human resource development based on local wisdom in organic Gayo coffee cultivation in Central Aceh District, Indonesia

Authors: Yuni Syahputri ^1, *, Adelina Lubis ², Sri Ariani Safitri ³, Ihsan Effendi ⁴, Dhian Rosalina ⁵

Affiliations:

¹Study Program of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, Indonesia
²Study Program of Master of Management, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, Indonesia
³Study Program of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, Indonesia
⁴Study Program of Master of Agribusiness, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, Indonesia
⁵Study Program of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Samudra, Aceh, Indonesia

Abstract

Gayo coffee from Central Aceh Regency is internationally recognized for its unique taste and high quality, produced through organic cultivation rooted in local wisdom. However, the development of organic Gayo coffee faces significant challenges, particularly the low quality of farmers’ human resources (HR) and the limited integration of traditional knowledge into sustainable agricultural strategies. This study analyzes the application of local wisdom in organic Gayo coffee cultivation, evaluates the quality of human resources in supporting sectoral sustainability, and proposes HR development strategies based on local values. Using a mixed-methods design with a sequential explanatory and exploratory approach, supported by SWOT and PRA analyses, data were collected from farmers, extension workers, traditional leaders, local government officials, and coffee industry actors. The findings show that despite limited education and technical skills, farmers possess strong local knowledge and cultural values that promote sustainable agriculture. The study recommends multi-level training, integration of local wisdom into extension activities, institutional capacity strengthening, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to improve human resource capacity and ensure the long-term sustainability of organic Gayo coffee cultivation.

Keywords

Organic Gayo coffee, Local wisdom, Human resources, Sustainable agriculture, Mixed methods

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.01.003

Citation (APA)

Syahputri, Y., Lubis, A., Safitri, S. A., Effendi, I., & Rosalina, D. (2026). Strategic model for human resource development based on local wisdom in organic Gayo coffee cultivation in Central Aceh District, Indonesia. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.01.003