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The elements of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups are very important in increasing community progress. This study aims to 1) identify elements of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups in community empowerment, and 2) analyze the influence of elements of empowerment and the role of farmer groups in community empowerment. The research was conducted in Merjosari Village, Malang City. Determination of the sample using non-probability sampling of several 32 respondents. This study uses primary data covering Elements of Community Empowerment and the Role of Farmer Groups. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. The results of the research from the first objective indication that the elements of community empowerment include information accessibility, involvement and participation, accountability, and local organizational capacity. The role of farmer groups includes learning classes, cooperation vehicles, and production units. The results of the second objective indication that the element of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups has a significant influence on community empowerment. The conclusion is that the better the element of empowerment and the role of farmer groups, the better the community empowerment.