摘要：This research entitled "Communication network role in developing a cohesive groups of medicinal plant farmer in West Java"; Focusing on the existence of group of medicinal plant farmer, committed to converge with other communities through interaction and collaboration in order to establish a communication network on medicinal plant farming management. Nevertheless the communication network has not yet exhibited the expected dynamic of the group. The activities occur are still limited to meeting among farmer's groups in disseminating a particular program and as a social function. The aims of this research are to explore (1) levels of communication network in dissemination of medicinal plants information. (2) The level of cohesiveness of groups involved in communication network. Method used in this research is descriptive, describing problems with qualitative and quantitative data to perceive deeper understanding. Results show that (1) Level of communication network among member of the group or with other groups is categorically high, as they frequently discuss, creates dialogue, and received information on medicinal plants problems. (2) Level of cohesiveness is also high, as most members of the farmer's group have same perception towards medicinal plants, enthusiasm in joining group's activities, willing to be given any task, and enjoying the cooperation among members of the groups or with other groups.
关键词：Jejaring komunikasi;Kohesivitas;(ditambahan minimal 1 Kata kunci lagi)
