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The main objective of this service activity is to overcome the fundamental problems faced by the Elok Mekar Sari Farmer Group, namely unattractive product packaging design, weak brand identity (branding), and suboptimal financial literacy of members. The urgency of this activity is based on the urgent need to improve the competitiveness of their products in a competitive market, build a strong brand image to attract and maintain customer loyalty, and improve the efficiency of business management to ensure the economic sustainability of the farmer group in the long term. The method applied was interactive training and workshops with a participatory approach, actively involving members, with quantitative impact evaluation using Likert-scale pre-test and post-test questionnaires (N=15) on three focus areas (design, branding, finance). Evaluation results consistently concluded highly statistically significant and practical improvements in understanding, awareness, and perceived capabilities in all areas following the training. The most transformative and striking change was observed in the financial literacy aspect, which had previously been the group's weakest point. Overall, the training proved highly effective in equipping participants with essential practical knowledge and skills, providing a strong foundation for farmer groups to overcome business challenges and increase their sustainability potential going forward

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with an increasing prevalence and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In Cikabuyutan Timur, Hegarsari Subdistrict, hypertension is a significant health problem, primarily caused by unhealthy dietary habits. As a community-based effort to control hypertension, the GEMILANG (Educational Movement and Utilization of Butterfly Pea Innovation) program was implemented through a community empowerment approach. This program includes hypertension education, training on processing butterfly pea flowers into herbal tea, and a Training of Trainer (ToT) for the Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) on butterfly pea cultivation techniques. The evaluation results from pre-test and post-test assessments indicated an increase in participants’ understanding of hypertension and the benefits of butterfly pea flowers, with the average pre-test score rising from 83.33 to 93.89 in the post-test. The Wilcoxon test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test results (p-value = 0.007). This program successfully enhanced community knowledge and skills in managing hypertension naturally. It is expected that this initiative will be sustainable through the active involvement of KWT and health cadres in promoting a healthy lifestyle based on herbal plants.

Sustainable Food Yard (P2L) is one of the priority programs in maintaining community food security. However, in the implementation of the program there are still problems, including the late delivery of assistance which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities so that the P2L program does not run in accordance with the technical instructions that have been issued each year, and assistance that is less than optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effectiveness of the program to increase diversification and community food security through sustainable food yard activities (P2L) in farm women's groups in South Tangerang City. The method in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive method. Data collection techniques used three ways, observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Then the collected data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results showed that the achievement of the program has not yet shown the expected effectiveness due to the delay in disbursement of funds which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities and has not yet achieved the program objectives in fulfilling food and nutrition sources, especially for stunting so that it has not been able to contribute to helping Posyandu in providing animal protein in the stunting locus determined by the Mayor of South Tangerang. The integration indicator is not yet fully effective because there are still farm women groups that have not received intensive assistance from the program assistants. In addition, the implementation of P2L procedures applied in South Tangerang City has not been maximized because the concept of seedling houses is not suitable for the hot conditions in South Tangerang City. The adaptation indicator has not run optimally because the use of facilities and infrastructure for P2L activities is still limited to conventional agricultural tools.  

Indonesia is a country where the majority of its population works as farmers. One of the occupational health risks that can affect farmers is low back pain. An initial study, based on health data from the Matesih Health Center, found that many farmers in the area under the Matesih Health Center's jurisdiction reported complaints of low back pain. Therefore, efforts need to be made to reduce the risk of low back pain. The Mulyo Farmers' Group is one of the farmer associations in Gugur Village, Matesih District. Socialization is one of the efforts that can be made to increase knowledge about low back pain among the Mulyo Farmers' Group. This research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 48 members of the Mulyo Farmers' Group, selected using simple random sampling. The statistical test used was the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The research activities included a pre-test, socialization about low back pain, and a post-test. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the level of knowledge before and after the socialization about low back pain in the Mulyo Farmers' Group.

Over time, land use change has become more prevalent, which has resulted in the reduction of green open land, especially in urban areas. As a result, biodiversity is decreasing. In the face of this, KWT Madumulyo, as the Madumulyo Women Farmers Group RT 07/RW 01 Pulisen, Boyolali is considered capable of adapting to the current conditions, through its efforts in providing food and medicine sources for local residents. So that the purpose of this research is to be able to inventory plant species cultivated by the Madumulyo Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Kebun Lestari as an effort to optimize urban land use and improve the welfare of the Madumulyo RT 07 / RW 01 community through the provision of sustainable food and medicine sources. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis, where the interview process and literature study are then described. The results obtained show high plant diversity with various benefits, both as food and medicine. There are 47 species of plants that are cultivated, including categories of vegetables, flowers, fruits, spices, as well as plant parts that are utilized, such as leaves, rhizomes, tubers, stems, flowers, and seeds. The dominance of vegetable plants reached 42.55% of the total species, followed by fruit at 25.53%. To optimize land use and improve the welfare of the local community. To optimize land use and improve community welfare, these gardens also play a role in providing sustainable food and medicine sources, which can increase self-reliance and encourage more efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural resources.

Community service is an important activity in increasing community capacity and welfare. In an effort to support sustainable agriculture, training on making liquid organic fertilizer (POC) with high nitrogen content aims to provide knowledge and skills to the community to use organic waste as a basic ingredient for fertilizer. Liquid organic fertilizer which has a high nitrogen content plays an important role in increasing soil fertility and plant productivity without damaging the environment. This training includes an introduction to organic materials that are easily available and available nearby, fermentation techniques, as well as methods for making appropriate POC to produce fertilizer with high nitrogen levels. This training also explained the ecological and economic benefits of using liquid organic fertilizer compared to synthetic chemical fertilizer. Training participants are taught from basic theory to practical application, so they can apply this knowledge to plants. With this training, it is hoped that the community can increase agricultural productivity, reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, and create a friendlier and more sustainable environment.

This ponder investigates the selection of computerized marketplaces and the fortifying of item bundling plan to upgrade the showcasing of palm sugar delivered by the Maju Makmur agriculturist bunch in Desa Kedungurang. Through a community-based approach, we given preparing and item advancement to progress item quality and grow advertise reach. Workshops on advanced promoting procedures and commonsense bundling plan driven to noteworthy deals development and financial advancement for the community. The selection of omni-channel e-commerce stages too encouraged more extensive advertise get to, expanding item perceivability and competitiveness. Modern item variations beneath the "Satu Akar" brand, counting natural palm sugar and ginger-infused palm sugar, were presented to differentiate the item advertising.

This community service program aims to increase awareness and involvement of residents in land reforestation efforts as part of environmental conservation efforts. This activity focuses on planting crops owned by the Women Farmers Group in Pageragung Village. Through participatory methods, KWT members together with students explore the land, select appropriate types of seeds, and plant and maintain plants. In addition to ecological benefits, the harvest of vegetables provides additional sources of income for the local community. This activity also succeeded in raising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation among the community. The findings of this program highlight the effectiveness of a community-based approach in implementing land reforestation and provide a basis for similar initiatives in the future.

This community service program aims to increase awareness and involvement of residents in land reforestation efforts as part of environmental conservation efforts. This activity focuses on planting crops owned by the Women Farmers Group in Pageragung Village. Through participatory methods, KWT members together with students explore the land, select appropriate types of seeds, and plant and maintain plants. In addition to ecological benefits, the harvest of vegetables provides additional sources of income for the local community. This activity also succeeded in raising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation among the community. The findings of this program highlight the effectiveness of a community-based approach in implementing land reforestation and provide a basis for similar initiatives in the future.

Indonesia as an agricultural country rich in natural resources, relies heavily on agriculture to support its economy, especially in Central Java where the majority of the population are farmers. However, many rural areas, such as Tegalrandu village in Srumbung, Magelang, face challenges due to limited agricultural knowledge and resources. This study aims to empower farmers in Tegalrandu by improving their agricultural practices through the use of compost as a sustainable fertilizer. This study uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) methodology, which focuses on local strengths and assets to catalyze community-driven development. Participants included local farmers who were engaged through a series of workshops and hands-on training in compost production using household waste and natural activators. The results showed that farmers successfully produced high-quality compost, leading to improved soil health and crop yields. In addition, the community showed increased knowledge and confidence in sustainable agricultural practices. This study underscores the importance of participatory approaches in agricultural development, highlighting the potential of composting to not only increase crop production but also foster economic resilience among rural farmers. The implications extend beyond local agricultural practices, suggesting that similar empowerment strategies can be applied in other rural contexts to promote sustainability and community development.

This research was conducted because Sungai Pakning Village, Bengkalis Regency, was one of the areas that experienced land and forest fires that occurred in Riau Province in 2015. So far, peatland management has often failed, both by the government and companies. One of their failures is that they only focus on land restoration and ignore community empowerment. With the independent peat village program created by PT. Pertamina RU II Production, Sungai Pakning, Bengkalis Regency. Among the independent peat village programs, there is an environmental conservation program which has become the center of attention for environmental observers, namely the development of peat forests to manage pineapple products. This research aims to determine the capacity development of the Tunas Makmur Farmer group in managing pineapple products and to find out what are the supporting factors for capacity development in the Tunas Makmur Farmer group in Sungai Pakning, Bengkalis Regency. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. Data was obtained through interviews and field observations. The results of this research show that the capacity development measure according to Ilato has demonstrated good capacity in aspects of organizational structure, decision making processes, work procedures and mechanisms and inter-organizational relationships. Good capacity development is supported by 1) facilities and infrastructure, which are being developed continuously, 2) good cooperation between various parties or institutions involved in developing the capacity of the Tunas Makmur Farmers Group.

The Urban Farming Group "Keputih Bersemi," based on educational hydroponics, is an active farming group in Kelurahan Keputih, Surabaya. Urban farming is an ideal choice for urban residents to engage in productive activities that can be followed by the surrounding community and, of course, produce something of added value. The plants or vegetables grown by the Keputih Bersemi farming group include pak choi, lettuce, and others. The harvested produce has not been sold or distributed optimally because marketing activities are conducted conventionally, with members offering the products directly to the surrounding community. This situation arises because the majority of the farming group members are elderly and still unfamiliar with technology. The use of social media, such as Instagram and Whatsapp, plays an important role as it significantly increases the visibility and sales of the group's agricultural products. A marketing strategy that involves engaging content, the use of relevant hashtags, and active interaction with potential customers will expand market reach and attract more potential customers.

Social media has become a very effective and efficient tool to promote products and services, including in the agricultural sector. The training was held at the Sumber Jaya Catfish Farmers Group Perum Griya Asri I Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi Regency and aimed to improve the ability of its members to utilize the Facebook platform as an effective and efficient promotional media. The methods used in this training include presentations, direct practice, and group discussions. Training materials include making accounts and Facebook pages, promotional content strategies, as well as interaction management techniques with customers. The results of this training showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of participants in using Facebook to promote catfish production in the Sumber Jaya catfish farmer group. Participants are expected to be able to create and manage Facebook pages, as well as design interesting content to increase visibility and sales. This training is expected to be a model for other farmer groups in utilizing social media to expand the market and improve the welfare of group members. The activities of implementing community service with the target of the purpose of the Community Service (PKM) implementing team to make field observations are to directly observe the location of the target area. The outputs to be achieved are: Publications in Print or Electronic Scientific Journal Articles in accredited national journals, articles in national journals are not accredited and local, articles in print or electronic media, both national and local, implementation documentation with photos of activities, and improvement the knowledge and skills of participants in using Facebook to promote catfish production in the Sumber Jaya catfish farmer group.

Conservation is about the balance of nature. Panlungan Village, located in Wonosalam Subdistrict, Jombang Regency, has natural potential in the form of abundant forests and springs. However, illegal logging in 1998 damaged Panlungan's forests, reducing the headwaters of the river and increasing the risk of natural disasters such as landslides. Awareness of the importance of forests as a source of oxygen and habitat for various species prompted the local community to form the Kepu Forest Farmer Group (KTH) which focuses on conserving and planting forests with native plants. The Mendiro Settlement spring in Panlungan Village is the main source of livelihood for the local community, but is under serious threat due to man-made environmental degradation. The Kepuh Forest Farmers Group (KTH) has played an active role in the sustainable management of springs since the 1990s, with a focus on protecting the environment and educating the community about the importance of forest ecosystem conservation. This research shows that active community participation in forest and spring conservation is essential to preserve natural resources in Panlungan village. By strengthening supervision of illegal logging activities, strengthening conservation programs, and raising awareness of the importance of maintaining forest ecosystems, we hope to ensure the survival of future generations and the preservation of clean water sources for the people of Panlungan Village.  

Meningkatnya jumlah kesakitan dan kematian akibat diabetes merupakan masalah kesehatan global. Secara klinis, penggunaan bahan kimia (obat hiperglikemik oral) secara berkelanjutan dapat memberikan efek yang buruk pada tubuh. Pernyataan ini membuat peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian mengenai obat antidiabetes yang terbuat dari bahan alami seperti tanaman kenitu (Chrysophyllum canito L.). Tujuannya adalah untuk melihat efektivitas pada ekstrak etanol daun kenitu (Chrysophyllum canito L.) sebagai antidiabetes serta kandungan kimia pada ekstrak etanol daun kenitu (Chrysophyllum canito L.) dan dosis efektif dari ekstrak etanol daun kenitu (Chrysophyllum canito L.) dalam mengurangi glukosa darah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan eksperimental laboratorium dengan 5 kelompok uji diantaranya K-, K+, dan kelompok dosis dengan konsentrasi 25, 50, dan 75 mg/kgBB. Hasil penelitian ditemukan ketidaksamaan yang bermakna antara kelompok K- dan kelompok K+ serta kelompok K- dan kelompok dosis, tetapi tidak ditemukan ketidaksamaan yang bermakna pada kelompok kontrol positif dan kelompok dosis. Kesimpulannya adalah  pemberian ekstrak etanol daun kenitu melalui dosis 25, 50, dan 75 mg/kgBB dapat mengurangi glukosa darah tinggi dikarenakan senyawa yang ada pada ekstrak etanol daun kenitu, yaitu tanin, flavonoid, saponin, alkaloid dan steroid. Dosis ekstrak yang efektif dalam mengurangi glukosa darah adalah 75 mg/kgBB.

This research aims to analyze the costs, income, profits, and level of sensitivity of citronella farming in the Kalumpang Saiyo farming group in Solok City. The method used in this research is a case study. The sampling method is purposive sampling, where farmer groups are selected based on specific criteria. The data analysis used is quantitative analysis to analyze the costs incurred for activities starting from investment costs, production operations, and financial analysis used to determine whether or not farming is feasible using investment feasibility criteria, namely Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Benefit Cost Ratio (B/C Ratio). Sensitivity analysis is used to determine the level of business sensitivity to changes in parameters used in increasing production costs (10%, 15%, and 23.36%), decreasing benefits (10%, 15%, and 18.36%), as well as increasing production costs and reduced benefits (10% and 10.46%). The research showed that the citronella farming business that was run survived up to an increase in production costs of 23.36%. The farming business also survived up to a decrease in benefits of 18.96%. It survived up to conditions of an increase in production costs of 10.46% and a reduction of benefits of 10.46%, coinciding. Keywords: Sensitivity, Financial, Citronella Grass, Feasibility   Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis biaya, pendapatan, keuntungan dan tingkat sensitivitas usahatani seraiwangi di kelompoktani Kalumpang Saiyo, Kota Solok. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Metoda pengambilan sampel adalah purposive sampling, dimana kelompok tani dipilih berdasarkan kriteria tertentu. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kuantitatif untuk menganalisis biaya-biaya yang dikeluarkan untuk kegiatan mulai dari biaya investasi, operasional produksi dan analisa keuangan yang digunakan untuk mengetahui layak atau tidaknya usahatani dengan menggunakan kriteria kelayakan investasi adalah: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal rate of Return (IRR), Benefit Cost Ratio (B/C Ratio) dan analisis sensitivitas digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat sensitivitas usaha terhadap perubahan parameter yang digunakan pada kenaikan biaya produksi (10%, 15% dan 23,36%), penurunan benefit (10%, 15% dan 18,36%) serta peningkatan biaya produksi dan penurunan benefit (10% dan 10,46%). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usahatani seraiwangi yang dijalankan mampu bertahan sampai pada peningkatan biaya produksi sebesar 23,36%, lalu usahatani mampu bertahan sampai pada penurunan benefit sebesar 18,96% dan mampu bertahan sampai pada kondisi peningkatan biaya produksi sebesar 10,46% dan penurunan benefit sebesar 10,46% terjadi secara bersamaan.

Ecoprint merupakan salah satu teknik cetak dengan pewarnaan alami dari daun, batang maupun bunga yang ada di lingkungan sekitar, sehingga dapat menjadikannya kegiatan yang ramah lingkungan dengan bahan-bahan yang mudah didapatkan. Teknik ecoprint menghasilkan motif yang unik dari berbagai bahan daun, batang maupun bunga yang digunakan, meski tidak semua bahan bisa digunakan secara langsung untuk ecoprint. Kegiatan pelatihan ecoprint di SP1 Tamilo dilatarbelakangi oleh tujuan memberi keterampilan kepada klompok tani Perempuan untuk menambah kegiatan ekonominya.  Dari hasil kegiatan ini diperoleh hasil yakni beberapa produk seperti totebag dan kain yang memiliki motif hasil ecoprint.

The results of mushroom cultivation are processed by members of the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group into innovative processed products with high selling value, such as Mushroom Satay, Mushroom Sempol, Mushroom Tofu Walik, Krispi Mushrooms, Mushroom Sandwiches, Mushroom Topping Pizza and various other mushroom preparations.Some of the problems faced by the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group are lack of access to information about mushroom processing technology, availability of raw materials due to geography, economics, environment, technological and regulatory factors and demand. Apart from that, there are difficulties with available markets, public understanding of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed as an addition to a nutritious diet.Hands-on training methods and mentoring with the mushroom community in Surabaya who will teach how to grow and care for mushrooms and how to process them into various food products with high nutritional value with solutions Providing access to information and training on mushroom processing technology, increasing the availability of raw materials quality through oyster mushroom cultivation and development programs, support for promotion and marketing of mushroom products produced through the marketplace and development of communication campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed

The results of mushroom cultivation are processed by members of the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group into innovative processed products with high selling value, such as Mushroom Satay, Mushroom Sempol, catfish cultivation which is used as processed ingredients for nuggets and shredded meat, Crispy Mushrooms, and various other processed mushrooms. Some of the problems faced by the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group are lack of access to information about mushroom processing technology, availability of raw materials due to geography, economics, environment, technological and regulatory factors and demand. Apart from that, there are difficulties with available markets, public understanding of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed as an addition to a nutritious diet. Hands-on training methods and mentoring with the mushroom community in Surabaya who will teach how to grow and care for mushrooms and how to process them into various food products with high nutritional value with solutions. Providing access to information and training about mushroom processing technology, increasing the availability of raw materials. quality through mushroom cultivation and development programs, support for promotion and marketing of mushroom products produced through the marketplace and development of communication campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed.

Research on the role of extension workers in the development of women's farmer groups (KWT) in Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency aims to analyze the role of extension workers in the development of Women Farmers Groups (KWT) in Selupu Rejang District. The research was conducted in January 2022 in Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province. Determination of the location is done intentionally (purposive sampling) with the consideration that this location is the center of agriculture in the Rejang Lebong highlands which has many farmer groups, one of which is the Women Farmers Group (KWT). This study has two types of primary data that are processed and analyzed, namely quantitative data and qualitative data. Qualitative data from the questionnaires in this study were collected and the answers were studied which then coded the data to obtain quantitative data. The collected data was statistically processed using SPSS for Windows and Microsoft Excel. Checking the completeness and consistency of the answers on the questionnaire sheets, diaries, and audio recordings was carried out at the stage of studying the answers to the questionnaire. The Microsoft Excel program was used at the data coding stage where all quantitative data obtained from the complete and per variable questionnaire answers were entered into the Microsoft Excel program. The stages in analyzing the data are Validity Test, Reliability Test, Likert Scale Analysis and Hypothesis Testing. The role of extension workers is very important in the development of the Women Farmers Group (KWT). Judging from the three categories, namely the role of the instructor as a mentor with a score of 77% in the high category, it can be said to be growing because KWT has been able to innovate by creating new things in farming activities and can also think that farming activities are not only limited to planting but can also perform processing in order to increase the selling value of agricultural products.