Becoming a Farmer: Who’s Afraid?

Kompas/Vina Oktavia

Wahyudi, 29, a young farmer in Srikaton village of Adiluwuh district, Pringsewu regency, Lampung, checks on the marrows at his farm on Tuesday (9/1).

Being a farmer is a life choice. In Lampung, young adults have confirmed their choice of life against the glittering industrialization in the surrounding areas.

Under the scorching sun, Wahyu Cahyadi, 24, and Deni Tazwan, 19, worked their farms in Jati Mulyo village of Jati Agung district, South Lampung regency. Last week, they harvested their 20-day lettuce, tying them into large bunches for sale at market.