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This study aims to analyze the role of local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in utilizing lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as the main ingredient for mosquito repellent products and its contribution to improving the economy of the community in Timbang Jaya Village. Lemongrass contains essential oils that function as a natural insect repellent, making it a potential raw material for value-added products such as mosquito repellent sprays, aromatherapy candles, and herbal lotions. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The findings indicate that local MSMEs play a significant role in the production process, product innovation, and marketing of lemongrass-based products. Besides generating additional income, this development also creates new job opportunities and supports the village’s economic independence. However, several challenges remain, including limited capital, lack of processing technology skills, and competition with chemical-based products. The recommended solutions include capacity building through training and mentoring, better access to funding, and strengthening digital marketing strategies. Therefore, the development of mosquito repellent products from lemongrass by MSMEs not only contributes to the community’s economic growth but also provides an environmentally friendly alternative beneficial for public health.

Adolescence is a crucial developmental phase often marked by a lack of responsibility, which can lead to negative behaviors such as juvenile delinquency and promiscuity. Therefore, developing a responsible character in adolescents is essential to guide them toward positive behavior. One effective approach is through life skills education implemented in the local village (gampong) environment. This community service initiative aims to instill a sense of responsibility in adolescents by involving them in the planting and maintenance of family medicinal plants (TOGA). Through this activity, adolescents are expected to develop care, discipline, and responsibility, which are reflected in their commitment to nurturing the plants. The activity was implemented in Gampong Cot Alue, Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Besar, and carried out over two days, from February 14 to 15, 2025. The method used in the planning and execution of the TOGA planting involved five stages: (1) creating an activity plan, (2) preparing tools and materials, (3) preparing the planting area, (4) plant nurseries, and (5) creating plant identification markers. These stages were designed to introduce a structured approach to life skills and community engagement.The outcomes of the program demonstrated an increase in adolescents' awareness and understanding of the importance of TOGA. Additionally, there was a noticeable improvement in their sense of responsibility and participation in daily activities beyond school. The broader community, particularly the youth, gained valuable knowledge about the benefits of TOGA for disease prevention, treatment, and health maintenance, contributing to a healthier and more proactive lifestyle within the village environment.

Sebagian besar Panti Asuhan di Indonesia memiliki kebun pribadi untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan masakan internal Panti Asuhan dan masih melakukan perawatan dan pemeliharaan tanaman secara konvensional. Mikrokontroler arduino UNO dan sensor kelembaban tanah dinilai mampu membantu pekerjaan perawatan kebun dalam mengatur kadar air tanah. Oleh karena itu akan dilakukan pengabdian pada Panti Asuhan Al-Husna Kabupaten malang yang memiliki kebun sayur yang lumayan luas sehingga pengabdian ini bisa membantu perawatan. Pengabdian ini ditujukan untuk Mengetahui cara pemanfaatan mikrokontroler arduino dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan kebun cabai. Mengetahui pengaruh beberapa level kadar air yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman cabai yang diatur secara presisi menggunakan mikrokontroler Arduino. Menentukan kadar air yang optimal pada pertumbuhan cabai. Diharapkan dari pengabdian ini bisa membantu kelayakan dan kualitas makanan pada Panti Asuhan Al-Husna Malang Kabupaten Malang.

Air pollution is not an unfamiliar phenomenon for areas surrounding industries. The Cikoneng area has a wok industry center where the production process produces air pollution fumes. The wok industry center is adjacent to residential houses so that the factory smoke produced has an impact on the health of the surrounding community. Therefore, the targets of counseling are community leaders, health cadres, youth organizations, and residents who live around the industrial area. The purpose of this empowerment activity is to increase community knowledge, awareness, and creativity towards planting Sansevieria plants with the kokedama technique to maintain environmental health around the wok industry. The material was given using the lecture method with the help of power point media and leaflets. While the practice of planting Sansevieria with kokedama technique uses lecture and simulation methods. The Wilcoxon test was used to measure the level of knowledge of participants from the pre-test and post-test results which could show a difference in results before and after providing material with asymp. Sig (2-tailed) of 0.002, it can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge in participants who take part in counseling activities. It is hoped that the people of Jetak Hamlet can minimize air pollution generated from the wok industry process by planting Sansevieria plants.

Betel leaves contain phenols that function as powerful antiseptics. Hand sanitizer (HS) is a product that can kill parasites on the hands and is easy to use. Therefore, in this event, education will be provided to the students of SMK Farmasi Surabaya regarding the benefits of betel leaves, followed by a training session on making hand sanitizers containing extract. The participant's level of understanding is evaluated by comparing the scores obtained before and after receiving information from the speaker. A questionnaire is given to allow participants to evaluate the overall conduct of the event, and they are invited to try the hand sanitizers prepared by the team. The results show that 76% of the participants achieved higher scores, 24% maintained the same scores, and none of the participants received lower scores compared to the pre-test. Overall, the participants expressed that the event was very beneficial.

Tanaman hidroponik merupakan tanaman yang ditanam menggunakan sistem hidroponik tanpa media tanam dan menggunakan lahan rumah sebagai tempatnya tanpa menggunakan lahan luas. Memilih kangkung sebagai tanaman hidroponik yang akan diedukasikan kepada walisantri Rumah Tahfidz Qur’an Bojong Koneng Bogor. Dengan metode pelaksanaannya ada dua (2) yaitu input dengan mengidentifikasi masalah, kemudian melakukan observasi kepada para walisantri untuk menyusun materi serta stretegi keberlangsungan program. Dan output yaitu isi materi edukasinya seperti memahami faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tanaman hidroponik terhambat pertumbuhannya. Sehingga hasil dari kegiatan ini dapat diketahui sebagai mestinya bahwa tanaman hidroponik (kangkung hidroponik) dapat dilakukan diwaktu luang sesuai dengan jadwalnya. Hasil panen dapat dinikmati bersama keluarga. Dapat disimpulkan edukasi yang tim Pengabdian Masyarakat lakukan bermanfaat bagi walisantri Rumah Tahfidz Qur’an Bojong Koneng Bogor dikarenakan setelah kegiatan berakhir para walisantri tetap ingin menanam tanaman hidroponik di rumah mereka. Juga program ini berakhir sesuai dengan waktu yang ditetapkan

Independent Upbringing of Family Medicinal Plants (Asmantoga) is a plant cultivated by the surrounding community and cadres of Bojonegoro sources of corn which has medicinal properties and can be used for health. Besides that, Asmantoga plants are natural medicines and do not contain chemicals. Under these circumstances, the servants made an innovation in the Asmantoga Park to turn the medicinal plant area of the Sumberagung village family from Bojonegoro into an Asmantoga Educational Park. And also conduct independent care as an effort to change the paradigm of curative medicine, to become promotive and preventive, which is beneficial for efficiency and effectiveness for the surrounding community and Sumberagung cadres.This service aims to find out the development of family medicinal plants in the village of Sumberagung, Dander Bojonegoro sub-district, to find out how to increase community knowledge about the benefits of self-care for family medicinal plants in Sumberagung Village, Dander Bojonegoro District.The community service partners here are Village Officials, and Asmantoga Cadres of Sumberagung Village, Dander Bojonegoro District.The methodology used in community service in Sumberagung village is the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) method.The results of the Asmantoga land use activities have made the residents a little more concerned with the Asmantoga land use. Pengabdi also held a health seminar with the theme "keep your health with family medicinal plants" with Sumberagung village health workers in order to introduce to the community how important it is to preserve family medicinal plants.  

Akibat adanya Pandemi Covid-19, aktifitas masyarakat dari rumah meningkat, maka anggota kelompok PKK Mandalle digiatkan pemeliharaan berbagai jenis tanaman hias lokal maupun import. Terdapat banyak jenis tanaman Hias “berumbi” atau “berbatang bonggol” yang sangat popular dan nilai ekonomi yang cukup tinggi, seperti jenis Alocasia_sp maupun Aglonema_sp. Pelatihan bertujuan membekali masyarakat pengetahuan  teknis perbanyakan dengan cacah bonggol menggunakan Media Non-Tanah (Soilless). Pelatihan dilakukan dengan ijin Satgas Covid19 Kabupaten Pangkep. Pasca pelatihan dilakukan pendampingan anggota kelompok mengenai pasca pembiakan tanaman yaitu Transplanting tanaman kedalam Pot yang baru serta pemeliharaan tanaman yang baik. Tingkat keberhasilan rata-rata lebih dari 80% dimana setiap anggota yang diberi bekal minimal 5 buah bonggol Cacah mampu menumbuhkan setidaknya 4 atau bahkan 5 bonggol menjadi tanaman hias yang ditransplanting dan dipelihara.  Pelatihan Pembiakan Umbi/bonggol tanaman Hias system cacah dan Metode Tanpa Tanah (Soilless) mampu memberi pengetahuan bagi masyarakatdan diharap berlanjut pada masa yang akan datang.