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Rural potential is an important asset in running the village government system. If managed properly, it will bring economic value to the village community. The fried onion production and packaging training in Basseang Village aims to increase the added value of local commodities and improve community skills in production and marketing. This program is carried out with a participatory approach involving the community, village government, and Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). The results of the training showed an increase in the technical skills of participants in processing shallots into high-quality fried onions as well as an understanding of the importance of packaging and marketing strategies. In addition, this training encourages social change by increasing public awareness of local resource-based business opportunities. The main challenges faced include limited capital and production continuity. Therefore, further support from various stakeholders is needed so that this program can be sustainable and have a long-term impact on the village economy.

Shrimp is one of the marine resources with significant economic potential, particularly in tropical regions. The utilization of shrimp can contribute substantially to the economy of coastal communities. This study aims to analyze the economic potential of shrimp and its utilization by coastal communities in tropical regions. The results of the study indicate that shrimp has significant economic potential, with production values reaching hundreds of millions of dollars per year. However, the utilization of shrimp by coastal communities is still suboptimal due to limited market access, lack of knowledge on shrimp processing technology, and inadequate government support. This study recommends several strategies to enhance the utilization of shrimp by coastal communities, including market infrastructure development, training on shrimp processing technology, and increased government support.

Selo Village in Boyolali Regency is a center for dairy cattle farming and is also developing as a tourist village. However, most local residents still sell raw milk to middlemen without applying marketing strategies or product innovation. This community service activity aimed to provide education on the importance of dairy product marketing and to introduce innovative ideas based on local potential. The methods used included preliminary observation, open interviews, focus group discussions, interactive counseling, and evaluation through questionnaires and reflection. The activity involved 15 participants, including dairy farmers, homestay operators, café owners, and local youth. The results showed increased participant understanding of marketing strategies, tourism market opportunities, and the potential for milk processing. Most participants expressed interest in further training and began formulating product ideas such as yogurt, ice cream, and pasteurized milk. This program not only improved marketing literacy but also built motivation and collective awareness to develop independent businesses based on the village’s potential. Thus, the activity served as an initial step in promoting sustainable rural economic development.

Villages have an important role in supporting the economy of a country, with a variety of potential that can be developed to improve the welfare of the community. One potential that can be utilized is livestock waste that can be processed into organic fertilizer. In Wonomarto Village, North Lampung Regency, there are other local resources with economic value, such as moringa and bitter melon leaves that can be processed into chips, as well as the use of livestock manure for compost production. To support the utilization of these resources, BUMDes Swadesa Artha Mandiri formed a business group that aims to assist the community in carrying out productive activities, such as processing goat manure into compost and processing moringa and bitter melon leaves into valuable products. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method that aims to provide a comprehensive picture based on data obtained through observation. The results show that community empowerment through BUMDes runs effectively through several stages, namely consultation, business group formation, training, and mentoring. With this program, the people of Wonomarto Village are able to optimally utilize local potential, including processing goat manure into compost, and developing processed products such as moringa chips and bitter melon chip.

The work program carried out in the implementation of the Real Work Lecture in Karya Mukti Village, Sinar Pereviewuan District focuses on the innovation of using banana hearts as an effort to empower the village community. Banana hearts are often considered waste from the banana tree itself, it turns out that banana hearts have great potential to be processed into products with more economic value. This community service activity aims to further explore the potential of the banana heart, develop processing innovations and see its impact on improving community skills and economy. The method used is a participatory approach through socialization, practice and assistance to the community in processing banana hearts into chips. The results show that the public's enthusiasm for banana heart processing is increasing, and the products produced can be marketed locally. Innovation in the use of banana hearts into processed banana heart chips can be an effective strategy for community empowerment and should be accompanied by continuous training and marketing support.

This activity aims to strengthen the local economy in West Payakumbuh, Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra, by implementing community service related to stingless bee beekeeping socialization. In addition to promoting environmental conservation, this program seeks to raise community awareness of stingless bee beekeeping's potential as a sustainable alternative source of income. Technical instruction in stingless bee beekeeping, processing bee products including honey and propolis, and marketing these goods are used to carry out socialization activities. The findings demonstrated the community's strong passion and ability to successfully implement stingless bee beekeeping techniques, particularly among farmers and breeders. Products from stingless bee bees also have a lot of commercial potential and can lower reliance on the traditional economic sector while also enhancing community welfare. Micro-enterprises based on bee products can also be developed thanks to this training, which should hasten the sustained economic empowerment of communities. In general, this service was successful in promoting the establishment of an eco-friendly company and contributing to the rise in the income of Payakumbuh City residents.

Water hyacinth is an aquatic weed that is often found in tropical and subtropical areas. The existence of this plant often has a negative impact on the environment. Various efforts have been made to overcome the water hyacinth problem, including the use of pesticides. However, inappropriate use of pesticides actually causes plant resistance to pesticides, so that these efforts become less effective in controlling their growth. To overcome this problem, training was held for village communities to use water hyacinth as a basic material for handicrafts. This training aims to change people's views which previously considered water hyacinth as a nuisance plant into an economic opportunity. By processing water hyacinth into a marketable product, it is hoped that the community can increase their income while overcoming environmental problems

This research discusses economic empowerment assistance activities through innovation in the management of salted eggs into buns in Penompo Hamlet, Sukosari Village, Mantup District, Lamongan Regency. This activity was carried out with the aim of increasing local community income by utilizing local resources, namely salted eggs. In the process, training was provided to local business groups regarding processing and marketing techniques for salted egg-based buns using the Asset Based Community (ABCD) method. This method builds public awareness to be aware of the assets owned by the community. That it is important to achieve social change by raising awareness of the community itself by knowing their assets. The asset-based approach uses several strategies, including: Discovery (finding), Dream (dreaming), Design (designing), Define (determining), Destiny (ensuring). The results of this activity show an increase in participants' skills in processing salted eggs into more value-added products, as well as an increase in sales of bun products in the local market. Thus, this program has succeeded in having a positive impact on the economy of the Penompo Hamlet community and encouraging interest in micro-businesses in the area.)

The people of Sobo Village mostly live as farmers and ranchers, so the use of livestock manure as organic fertilizer will help reduce the level of environmental pollution. To optimize the utilization of resources in Sobo Village, socialization and training are needed regarding the manufacture of organic fertilizer by utilizing livestock manure. The expected result is a promising opportunity to increase the potential of agriculture and livestock, which in turn will improve the economy of the people of Sobo Village. This activity is carried out through socialization, discussion, and practice. Community service is carried out in four stages: preparation, socialization of organic fertilizer production, and training. Socialization is carried out to inform participants about the process and benefits of organic fertilizer. The practice of making organic fertilizer is an activity of transferring knowledge and technology for processing livestock waste that can be learned and applied by farmers and ranchers. Community service can help farmers and ranchers in Sobo Village make organic fertilizer made from livestock manure. This can be used to meet the fertilizer needs for agricultural crops and marketed to increase the income of farmers and ranchers.

The use of banana stems as a basic ingredient for chips is an innovative effort to reduce organic waste as well as open up new business opportunities for the people of Depok Village, Bendungan District, Trenggalek Regency. This topic of service was chosen because banana stem waste is generally unused and often becomes a source of environmental pollution. In fact, banana stems have great potential as an alternative food ingredient that can be processed into products of economic value. In this service, the methods used include the socialization stage, technical training, and production assistance to ensure the community's skills in processing banana stems into chips. The socialization stage was carried out to increase residents' awareness of economic opportunities from the use of local waste. At the technical training stage, residents are taught how to choose materials, processing processes, and packaging products so that they are suitable for sale. The results of the activity showed an increase in interest and skills of residents in producing banana stem chip products with various flavor variants. In addition, this product has managed to attract the attention of local consumers and has the potential to be marketed more widely. In conclusion, the use of banana stems into chips not only reduces environmental waste but also strengthens the community's economy through sustainable new business opportunities.

The village of Blendung, located in the Ulujami sub-district, Pemalang Regency, faces various social and economic challenges, including high unemployment rates and declining incomes due to limited job access and the impact of tidal flooding. One of the efforts to increase community income is through training in making presto milkfish, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the fish processing sector. This training is designed to enhance community skills in diversifying milkfish-based products, such as boneless milkfish, fish cakes, and smoked milkfish, as well as introducing digital marketing strategies to expand the market.The methods used include a participatory approach in processing and packaging technology training, as well as social media-based marketing education. The results of the training showed an improvement in the skills and understanding of participants regarding the production and marketing processes of value-added products. This program also contributes to the growth of local MSMEs, which have significant potential in supporting the regional economy.

The Workshop program for training in making soap from used cooking oil is one of the work programs of the Regular Community Service Program (KKN) 83 UIN Walisongo Semarang Post 16 which was carried out with the mothers of Jawisari Village at the Jawisari Village Hall, Limbangan District, Kendal Regency. This workshop program was motivated by the fact that many people still use used cooking oil repeatedly so that it can endanger their health and there are still those who dispose of used cooking oil carelessly so that it can cause environmental pollution. This work program aims to provide an understanding to the community about the negative impacts of used cooking oil waste on the environment and health, introduce the application of science and technology through training in processing used cooking oil waste, and provide training and assistance to control environmental pollution by providing education and training to local residents on how to process used cooking oil waste into liquid soap. This training workshop activity was carried out in three main stages, namely counseling, practicing making liquid soap, and evaluation. The results of this program show that the training workshop activities were successful and well-run where participants were able to understand the basic techniques of making liquid soap and gain direct experience in practice, the mothers who participated were also very enthusiastic and actively participated and felt happy to be able to learn to change used cooking oil waste into liquid soap products that are useful for everyday life. Making liquid soap from used cooking oil is an innovation that is not only useful for reducing waste oil that pollutes the environment, but also provides economic and social benefits for the community because it can open up business opportunities and support the local economy. Therefore, as a sustainable step, it is necessary to provide education to the community about the importance of recycling used cooking oil and improving technology in the production of liquid soap to be more efficient and environmentally friendly

Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi, has great potential in the fisheries sector thanks to its vast coastline and abundant marine resources. The modernization of the fisheries sector in this area includes the application of the latest technology, infrastructure development, and training for fishermen. The modernization program implemented by the government aims to increase the productivity and welfare of fishermen, by introducing more efficient fishing gear, such as motorized machines and modern nets. The results of the study show that this change has succeeded in increasing fish catches and fishermen's income. In addition, the construction of modern fish processing facilities and training programs have supported the sustainability of the fisheries sector. This modernization has a positive impact on the economy of coastal communities, but it also presents challenges in terms of income inequality and environmental sustainability. This study concludes that the modernization of the fisheries sector in Bantaeng has the potential to strengthen the local economy while preserving marine resources.

The Workshop program for training in making soap from used cooking oil is one of the work programs of the Regular Community Service Program (KKN) 83 UIN Walisongo Semarang Post 16 which was carried out with the mothers of Jawisari Village at the Jawisari Village Hall, Limbangan District, Kendal Regency. This workshop program was motivated by the fact that many people still use used cooking oil repeatedly so that it can endanger their health and there are still those who dispose of used cooking oil carelessly so that it can cause environmental pollution. This work program aims to provide an understanding to the community about the negative impacts of used cooking oil waste on the environment and health, introduce the application of science and technology through training in processing used cooking oil waste, and provide training and assistance to control environmental pollution by providing education and training to local residents on how to process used cooking oil waste into liquid soap. This training workshop activity was carried out in three main stages, namely counseling, practicing making liquid soap, and evaluation. The results of this program show that the training workshop activities were successful and well-run where participants were able to understand the basic techniques of making liquid soap and gain direct experience in practice, the mothers who participated were also very enthusiastic and actively participated and felt happy to be able to learn to change used cooking oil waste into liquid soap products that are useful for everyday life. Making liquid soap from used cooking oil is an innovation that is not only useful for reducing waste oil that pollutes the environment, but also provides economic and social benefits for the community because it can open up business opportunities and support the local economy. Therefore, as a sustainable step, it is necessary to provide education to the community about the importance of recycling used cooking oil and improving technology in the production of liquid soap to be more efficient and environmentally friendly

This community service aims to optimize the use of local potential in Ujong Tanoh Darat Village, Meureubo District, West Aceh Regency, in order to improve community welfare and realize village independence. Local village potential, such as natural resources, cultural diversity, and rich local wisdom, have not been optimally utilized, one of which is the management of plastic and household waste. This program focuses on community empowerment through skills training in processing waste into products of economic value, such as handicrafts from plastic waste and ecoenzymes from organic waste. As a result, the community gains new skills that can increase family income, reduce plastic waste, and increase environmental awareness. In addition, this program creates new economic opportunities through marketing local products and strengthening cooperation between residents. The sustainability of this program is expected to continue to support village economic independence, with support from the village government in developing environmentally friendly local potential-based businesses.

Household waste management in urban areas is a complex environmental challenge due to the increasing volume of waste each year. Poorly managed waste has the potential to cause environmental issues, such as water, soil, and air pollution, as well as health impacts on the community. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to provide training in processing household waste into economically valuable products for urban communities in Baguala District, Ambon City. The training activities encompass various stages, from education on waste sorting, techniques for processing organic waste into compost, to processing inorganic waste into crafts and recycled products with market value. Through this training, it is hoped that the community will understand the importance of sustainable waste management and be able to utilize household waste as an additional source of income. The results of the activities show that participants are able to process household waste into economically valuable products, such as compost and recycled crafts. This program not only contributes to reducing urban waste but also supports community economic empowerment through a circular economy approach.

This community service program aims to increase the use of abundant milk from dairy cows in Sereng Hamlet, Kemiri Village, Puspo District, Pasuruan Regency, through training in making sucked pudding or pudot. The local community, which previously only sold raw milk to collectors with low economic value, is trained to process milk into value-added products that are more attractive to consumers using direct practical methods to facilitate community understanding and skills at every stage, starting from socialization, training theoretically, hands-on practice, to digital marketing. The results of the activity showed that participants not only mastered the technique of processing pudot with various flavors, but also utilized digital platforms to reach a wider market. Apart from improving technical and economic skills, this program motivates communities to innovate and be independent in managing local products. With ongoing support and evaluation, it is hoped that the people of Sereng Hamlet can create new, sustainable business opportunities and strengthen the village economy through diversifying dairy products. This program is expected to become a model for rural economic development that can significantly improve the quality of life of local communities

Urban farming in Pakintelan Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang, was initiated to overcome food security challenges and improve local economic welfare through the use of limited land in urban areas. The main problem faced is the low level of community participation in agricultural activities and a lack of understanding of sustainable agricultural practices. This program involves UNPAND KKN students in providing training in farming techniques, organic pest management, and the use of compost fertilizer. The methods applied include direct training and mentoring by extension workers, routine monitoring and evaluation, and outreach through local communities. Apart from that, the program also encourages the processing of harvests into value-added products and the formation of small farmer groups to strengthen community involvement. As a result, this program has succeeded in increasing community participation, maintaining environmental sustainability, and contributing to the economy with the potential to use harvests for consumption or sale. It is hoped that the replication of the program in other areas will expand its impact, making urban farming a sustainable and inclusive model of urban agriculture.

North Batu Rimpang Hamlet is known as a center for fresh fish trading; however, its utilization as a raw material for processed fish products remains low. This study aims to analyze the use of fish in improving the economy of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in North Batu Rimpang Hamlet through fish processing training. The method used is descriptive qualitative, including interviews, observations, and documentation involving SME actors. The results show that the training provided on processing fish into two types of products—fish nuggets and shredded fish—successfully increased the knowledge and skills of the SME participants. They reported higher incomes and better market access after attending the training. Moreover, more innovative and competitive processed fish products have begun to enter the market, demonstrating the program's success in supporting the local economy.

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a community service program by students that aims to empower the community with a cross-disciplinary and sectoral approach. The KKN program in Telaga Jernih Village, Secanggang District, Langkat Regency, aims to overcome the problem of monotonous hereditary livelihoods and open up new business opportunities through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. Before the program was implemented, most villagers relied on the agricultural sector, especially oil palm and rice, which made the village economy vulnerable to price fluctuations and environmental conditions. This program focused on socialization about livelihood diversification, entrepreneurial skills training, and reducing plastic waste by converting it into products with economic value. Through this training, the community was invited to see local potential that could be developed into new business opportunities. The results of the implementation of this KKN showed an increase in community understanding of the importance of business diversification and the application of skills acquired in starting small businesses in the fields of agricultural processing and plastic waste recycling. Several residents have started new businesses supported by the skills taught during the training. However, several challenges such as low digital literacy and limited access to capital are still obstacles to business development. Therefore, a follow-up program is needed that focuses on developing digital skills and access to capital to support the sustainability of the business that has been pioneered. Overall, this KKN program has succeeded in providing a positive impact on the Telaga Jernih Village community and can be a model for local potential-based economic empowerment in other villages.