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This Community Service activity aims to increase the capacity of women farmer groups (KWT) in developing human resources (HR) in the agricultural sector. KWT plays a crucial role as agents of change in improving food security and family welfare. However, limited knowledge, managerial skills, and access to technology are often major obstacles. The research method used was a qualitative approach with a case study technique. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with KWT members. The results showed that capacity building can be achieved through several strategies, including: 1) Continuous training on innovative cultivation techniques, financial management, and agricultural product marketing; 2) Intensive mentoring by agricultural extension workers in implementing new practices; and 3) Facilitating access to resources such as capital, market information, and appropriate technology. This capacity building not only increases agricultural productivity but also strengthens women's economic independence, self-confidence, and strategic roles in decision-making at the community level. Thus, strengthening KWT in human resource development is an important investment to realize a more sustainable and gender-equitable agriculture. Furthermore, this community service activity highlights the importance of community participation in maintaining the program's sustainability. Active participation by KWT members in every stage of the program, from planning to evaluation, is crucial to ensuring that the program is tailored to local needs and conditions. Through collaboration between KWT, agricultural extension workers, and various other stakeholders, such as microfinance institutions and local governments, it is hoped that an ecosystem will be created that supports the growth and development of an inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector. This program is expected to have a long-term impact, not only on the welfare of KWT members but also on improving food security at the community level.

Illegal fishing is a form of maritime crime that threatens the sustainability of marine resources and causes significant economic losses for the country, particularly for coastal communities such as those in Natuna Regency. This activity not only harms the fisheries sector but also impacts food security, social stability, and the marine ecosystem. This study aims to examine in depth the surveillance strategy implemented by the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) in combating illegal fishing practices in Natuna waters. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through in-depth interviews and analysis of Bakamla's strategic documents. The theoretical framework used refers to the concept of strategy according to Fred R. David (2016), which includes strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the study indicate that Bakamla has formulated a surveillance strategy by relying on 24-hour sea patrols, utilizing technologies such as the Automatic Identification Sistem (AIS), radio communications, and satellites, and establishing cross-agency collaboration including the Indonesian Navy, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and local government officials. The strategy was implemented through rotating patrols, outreach activities for fishermen and coastal communities, and the establishment of a public reporting channel to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding illegal activities. However, the implementation of this strategy still faces obstacles, including limited operational budgets, inadequate patrol fleets, and suboptimal response to public reports. Evaluation of the monitoring strategy showed positive impacts in the form of increased public awareness and participation, as well as a decrease in cases of fish theft in several vulnerable areas. However, the level of public involvement in reporting and independent monitoring still needs to be increased so that the monitoring strategy can be more effective and sustainable in safeguarding the sovereignty of Indonesia's marine resources.  

Food is a basic need that must be met by every individual. In Indonesia, rice is still the main staple food, but the shift in consumption to rice and wheat which are imported foodstuffs raises concerns about food security. Therefore, the development of local food alternatives such as MOCAF (Modified Cassava Flour) flour from cassava is important. In this practicum, MOCAF flour was made through a cassava fermentation process, followed by making onion cakes using the MOCAF flour. Organoleptic tests and XRF tests were carried out to evaluate the quality of MOCAF flour. The results of the practicum showed that the substitution of MOCAF flour in making onion cakes can produce low-gluten products that have the potential to be a sustainable food alternative.

This study aims to develop the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stakeholders in Badung Regency through training on processing dishes based on local food ingredients. Using a participatory training method which included counseling, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and mentoring. The study focused on improving technical skills as well as knowledge of hygiene standards and product marketing. The results showed an increase in the ability of MSME stakeholder to process local ingredients into innovative and appealing culinary products that meet market needs, while also strengthening sanitation and product quality aspects to make them more attractive to consumers. The participatory approach also encourages MSME stakeholders to actively contribute to the product development and marketing strategies, resulting in increased competitiveness and business sustainability. This study provided important contributions to MSME empowerment and the development of the local economy based on the potential of local natural resources.

Mild anemia in pregnant women remains a common health problem at the primary healthcare level and may negatively affect both maternal health and fetal development. One non-pharmacological approach to managing anemia is the utilization of local food sources rich in iron, such as spinach. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of spinach extract in increasing hemoglobin levels among pregnant women with mild anemia at Poskesdes Wiritasi. This study employed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach without a control group. The sample consisted of 30 pregnant women diagnosed with mild anemia who were selected through purposive sampling. The intervention involved the regular administration of spinach extract for 14 consecutive days. Hemoglobin levels were measured before and after the intervention using a standard hemoglobin testing device. Data were analyzed to assess differences in hemoglobin levels before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in hemoglobin levels following the administration of spinach extract. These findings indicate that spinach extract has a positive effect on improving hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild anemia. Therefore, spinach extract may serve as an effective, safe, and easily applicable local food–based nutritional intervention for the prevention and management of mild anemia among pregnant women at the village healthcare level.

Stingless bee (Trigona sp.) cultivation presents significant potential for livestock diversification, improved food security, and rural economic development. Although this practice offers clear advantages, including low maintenance requirements, minimal environmental risk, and the high nutritional and commercial value of its honey, its adoption in Lempake Subdistrict, North Samarinda, East Kalimantan, remains limited. This situation is primarily due to a lack of community awareness and technical knowledge in apiculture. In response, a community service program was conducted on 10 May 2025 by lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Mulawarman University, in collaboration with local farmer groups and supported by the Samarinda City Government. The program provided structured training through field visits, lectures, interactive discussions, and practical demonstrations at selected apiaries. Post-training evaluations showed a substantial improvement in participants’ understanding of colony management, hygienic honey harvesting, and the economic prospects of stingless bee products. Additionally, the program encouraged entrepreneurial interest and supported the development of value-added functional food products based on local resources. These findings indicate that targeted training and institutional collaboration are effective in promoting sustainable stingless beekeeping practices. Future initiatives should focus on continued technical support and the integration of apiculture products into local and digital markets to enhance competitiveness and economic impact.

The "Balanced Nutrition from the Archipelago’s Kitchen" initiative is an educational and practical effort aimed at increasing community awareness of the importance of consuming balanced nutritious foods through a local culinary approach. This program was conducted in RT.01, Selumit Urban Village, focusing on nutrition education and the distribution of Bubur Manado (Manado porridge) as an example of a healthy traditional dish. The methods included nutrition counseling, cooking demonstrations, and food distribution to residents. The results showed improved community understanding of balanced nutrition concepts and greater appreciation for traditional Indonesian cuisine as a source of nutritious food. This activity also fostered a sense of solidarity and cooperation among community members. It is hoped that similar programs can serve as a sustainable model for culturally based nutrition education in other communities.

Tongkol fish is one of the abundant sources of animal protein and is easily found in coastal areas, including Pantai Amal Village. However, the utilization of tongkol fish by the community is still limited to traditional processing that is less varied. On the other hand, fellow students often face challenges in meeting daily nutritional needs due to economic limitations and instant consumption patterns that are low in nutrition. This study aims to develop innovations in processing tongkol fish into spicy shredded fish as an economical, nutritious, and practical food solution. The research methods include the production process, taste testing, and analysis of production and consumption costs. The results show that spicy shredded fish has a high protein content, a taste that consumers like, and a fairly long shelf life so that it is suitable as a daily food stock. In addition, this product is proven to be more economical than consuming fast food, so it is effective in helping students from out of town manage their expenses while meeting their nutritional needs. This innovation also has the potential to increase the added value of tongkol fish and support local food security in coastal areas.

The "Sweet and Sour Shrimp Rice Bites" innovation program is an empowerment effort aimed at housewives in RT 5, Kampung 6 Sub-district, through the development of a healthy, locally-based food product. This innovation seeks to create a nutritious and practical food alternative that appeals to various groups, while also serving as an additional source of household income. The product combines carbohydrates from rice, protein from shrimp, and a signature sweet and sour flavor, packaged in small, hygienic, and easy-to-consume portions. Training activities in production, packaging, and marketing were conducted participatively with the housewives, using a creative economy approach and local wisdom. The program results show increased skills, confidence, and economic contribution from participants. This innovation has proven to be both a healthy food solution and a support for household economic independence in the community

Anemia in the elderly often occured chronically. Attention to anemia in the elderly is very lacking compared to women of childbearing age. The condition of the elderly is usually degenerative and food intake decreases, causing the condition of their body protein to decrease. Albumin protein in the elderly is still very much needed to affect the brain, bone and muscle mass, immune system, metabolism, and health of hair, skin, and nails. The purpose of utilizing local wisdom materials in the form of a combination of moringa leaf powder and snakehead fish has social and economic impacts. The elderly who have received this nutrition will improve their health. The activity method is the lecture method, discussion and coercion, and is applied directly by giving drinks to the elderly. Results of community service activities. The elderly experienced an increase in Hemoglobin after being given a combination of moringa leaf powder and snakehead fish by an average of 2 gr% and blood protein of 1.1 g dl before and after being given a combination of moringa leaf powder and snakehead fish.

This study aims to analyze the community-based sustainable tourism development in Sukarara Tourism Village, Central Lombok Regency. In the context of the NTB regional government's initiative to promote 99 tourism villages, this research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach to explore the role of the community in preserving local culture, enhancing the economy, and protecting the environment. The results of this study show that the collaboration between the community and the government in Sukarara Tourism Village has created sustainable and inclusive tourism, positively impacting both the community and the environment. The village government emphasizes the importance of preserving the ikat weaving tradition and effective environmental management, despite facing challenges related to infrastructure and human resource skills. Community involvement through Pokdarwis groups is crucial in planning and implementing tourism activities. Innovations in local product development, such as handicrafts and traditional foods, are optimized through effective training and promotion. The community also provides tourism services, including homestays and local guides, to enhance visitor experiences. Community involvement in decision-making through village meetings ensures that tourism policies reflect local needs. Environmental preservation is carried out through cleanup programs and education for tourists, while infrastructure development is improved with community participation. With a collaborative approach, Sukarara Tourism Village can become a successful example of sustainable tourism that benefits future generations.

One of the local food potentials in the Woitombo Village area, Mowewe District, East Kolaka Regency is the sago plant. Opportunities for utilizing local sago food processing in this area are still lacking, while the potential for this processing can support food security and nutritious eating programs in the area. The lack of knowledge and skills of the local community is the cause of not utilizing the local food potential of sago. Based on this, the service team will provide training and assistance to women who are members of a Dasawisma group, with the aim of increasing women's capacity through processing local sago food in the area using the socialization, counseling and training stages in local sago food processing, which can support the sustainable development of sago plants in supporting food security and nutritious eating programs in the area. The result of this activity is that the women who took part in the activity gained knowledge and skills in processing local sago food, with a very enthusiastic attitude in the activity and at the end of the training activity were able to make and produce local sago food preparations, namely processing wet sago into sago flour and then processing the sago flour into sinonggi (a traditional specialty food) and sago plates (traditional cakes).

Mangrove forest is a general term used to describe a variety of tropical coastal communities dominated by certain species of trees or shrubs that have the ability to grow in salty waters. The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of mangrove forests and the impact of mangrove forests on coastal areas. The research method used in this writing is a qualitative method. The process of analysis, and data collection is carried out and obtained through interviews and direct observation. The results of the research obtained that the surrounding community utilizes mangroves to be used as processed various types of food and sold to visitors who come, with these results can improve the economy of the local community. The impacts of mangrove forests for coastal areas include preventing coastal erosion, being a soil catalyst from seawater, fisheries habitat, providing a broad economic impact, a source of animal feed, preventing global warming, a source of income for fishermen, maintaining water and air quality, developing tourism areas, providing a source of firewood, developing science, and maintaining climate and weather.

Village economic empowerment through the One Village One Product (OVOP) concept can improve community welfare. Tegal Village, Bogor Regency, has the potential of Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera), which are rich in nutrients and can be used as healthy food to help prevent stunting. This study aims to develop Moringa leaf-based cookies as an innovative OVOP product to improve the village economy and address stunting. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR), involving PKK women in cookie-making training, and an experimental approach to find the best formulation. The results show that Moringa leaf cookies have high nutritional value, a crunchy texture, a pleasant taste, and good market potential. This activity also enhances women's skills in processing local ingredients into high-value products. With this innovation, the community gains both nutritional benefits and new business opportunities through MSME development. This product is expected to become a sustainable village flagship and support efforts to reduce stunting rates. The results demonstrate local resource-based innovation as an effective solution for improving community welfare and health.

MoriGe is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) located in Oebufu Village, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, which was established in 2020. This MSME has a main focus on the production of processed food and beverages made from Moringa and Sorghum, two local food commodities that are known to have high nutritional value and extraordinary health benefits and are still rarely found in the market but these plants thrive in the land of NTT. Through an Innovation-based approach, MoriGe continues to be committed to processing Moringa and Sorghum into Quality products that are not only delicious but also provide health benefits. MoriGe products made from Moringa and Sorghum are designed to meet the needs of the modern market for healthy food with local flavors. This commitment is in line with MoriGe’s goal to increase the competitiveness of local products in the global market while supporting the economic development of surrounding communities, especially local farmers, and also participating in programs to reduce stunting in NTT, so that MoriGe has more value as a brand in the eyes of a wide audience.

The implementation of the Rice Field Expansion Program as an effort to develop new agricultural land and achieve food sovereignty in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, aims to optimize the use of agricultural land to support food security. This program was carried out as a response to the need for increased food production, particularly rice, to reduce dependency on imports and strengthen the national food system. This study analyzes various factors influencing the success of the rice field expansion program in Tanah Laut Regency, including planning, implementation, and challenges faced in developing new agricultural land. A case study method with a qualitative approach was used through in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, such as local government, farmers, and other related agencies. The results show that the program has a positive impact on increasing the area of productive agricultural land, but still faces challenges related to water availability, market access, and farmers' awareness in adopting new agricultural technologies. Therefore, improvements in coordination among stakeholders and the enhancement of supporting facilities are needed for the program to achieve its main goal, which is food sovereignty at the regional level.

The Kebun Soka Sari Women Farmers Group in Sukaraja Village is a group that empowers women in agriculture to support food security and the family economy. Its members are housewives around Griya Asoka who manage small farms in their yards. They develop pakcoy cultivation with a hydroponic system. The women farmer group not only provides healthy food, but also adapts to modern agricultural technology. They are active on social media and sell hydroponic pakcoy vegetables to supplement their income. The purpose of this journal is to determine the adoption of digital technology and introduce a website for marketing agricultural products. The research method used is quantitative method by distributing questionnaires. The questionnaire aims to determine the level of knowledge of farm women's groups and the use of digital in product marketing. The use of digital in product marketing in the Women Farmers Group has no difficulty in adopting digital technology. They have used digital applications to share activities and promote products. Their customers come from local residents and outside the village. They are also enthusiastic about the introduction of websites in product marketing.

Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the activities of the Majelis Ta'lim Kanzul Ulum cover three main areas: education, da'wah, and social service. In the field of education, the Majelis regularly holds daily religious studies, monthly religious studies, and special religious studies on Islamic holidays. In the field of da'wah, it coordinates Rebana training and manages Rebana groups, organizes Salawat Dibaiyah meetings, organizes infaq collections for those who wish to contribute, and facilitates Qurban savings programs. Meanwhile, in the social field, the Majelis plays an active role by organizing assistance for orphans and the poor, providing ta'jil, breaking the fast, and sahur during the month of Ramadan, and holding collective celebrations such as Eid al-Adha. These activities show that the Majelis Ta'lim Kanzul Ulum functions not only as a place to learn religion but also as a center for social solidarity and community empowerment. The role of the Majelis Ta'lim Kanzul Ulum in improving religious knowledge in Karyamulya District, Cirebon City, is very significant. This Majelis functions as a forum for fostering and developing religious knowledge, especially in the field of morals. This assembly also serves as a space for the intellectual and practical dimensions of religious life, fostering social piety, encouraging adherence to Islamic teachings, and strengthening the internalization of Quranic values among its congregation. For adolescents in particular, this Majelis Ta'lim provides a foundation for moral awareness, which grows from continuous exposure to religious knowledge and practices. This study also identified supporting and inhibiting factors that influence the effectiveness of the Majelis Ta'lim. Supporting factors include regular evening recitation activities, local government support, regular scheduling, strong organizational management, tolerance within the community, and the provision of food during the events.

Kampung 4 Village has great potential in developing home-based culinary businesses as a strategy to increase family economic independence. One promising business opportunity is Tuna Balado Rice Bowl, a practical food product that combines tuna as the main ingredient with the distinctive flavor of balado. This product has broad market prospects because it is easy to produce, has high nutritional value, and is in line with the trend of fast food that is in demand by various groups. In addition, this business can be run with relatively affordable capital and has broad marketing potential through digital strategies such as social media and delivery services. Seeing these opportunities, the Tuna Balado Rice Bowl business can be an alternative home-based business that is competitive, able to increase family income, and contribute to strengthening the local economy in a sustainable manner.

The competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia often faces obstacles due to limited product packaging that fails to adequately reflect product quality, uniqueness, and brand identity. Packaging is not merely a protective container but also a strategic communication tool that influences consumer perceptions, shapes brand image, and supports market expansion. This community service program was carried out at the Banana Chips MSME “Bu Tini” in Semarang, which previously relied on simple plastic packaging without graphic design, brand logo, or product information. The main objective of this program was to assist the MSME in developing both the design and functional aspects of packaging as a strategic effort to strengthen branding, enhance product value, and improve competitiveness. The methodology applied was community-based and participatory, consisting of field observation, focus group discussions, collaborative design with the business owner, and prototype testing of new packaging. The results demonstrate that the redesigned packaging highlights a stronger visual identity through logos, colors, and slogans, while also ensuring practicality, durability, and compliance with food safety standards. Furthermore, the new packaging improved information clarity regarding composition, expiration date, and producer details, which significantly increased consumer trust in hygiene and quality. From a broader perspective, the activity fostered social transformation by raising awareness among the owner and workers about the importance of branding and professional packaging, developing new skills, and positioning the MSME as a role model for similar businesses in the community. This program implies that packaging development is not solely a visual improvement but a strategic branding instrument that can support MSMEs in achieving sustainability and greater competitiveness in local, regional, and potentially digital markets.