Development of management model of Small-scale Swine Raisers Community Enterprise Groups in Thung Hang Village, Thung Phueng Sub-district, Chae Hom District, Lampang Province
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This research aimed to (1) develop a management model for a community enterprise group and (2) enhance entrepreneurial capacity among members of the Small-Scale Pig Farmers’ Community Enterprise Group in Ban Thung Hang, Thung Phueng Subdistrict, Chae Hom District, Lampang Province. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 14 group members and were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that the group successfully restructured its management system through participatory processes. Members collaboratively planned production and procurement, and implemented a job rotation system within the production unit, which helped reduce labor costs and foster cooperation. The study also found that members could produce low-cost pig feed using local raw materials and efficiently raise and sell both breeding and fattening pigs. Entrepreneurial knowledge was strengthened through the creation of a public communication platform via a Facebook page, enhancing visibility and motivation. Additionally, a participatory accounting system was introduced, enabling members to record data on production, expenses, income, and profitability. This system facilitated better cost control, improved transparency, and fostered a shared understanding of financial management within the group.
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