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This study aims to determine the effect of planting distance and concentration of liquid organic fertilizer on the growth and production of shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.). This study used a Randomized Block Design (RAK) with two treatment factors: planting distance and concentration of liquid organic fertilizer. The treatment factors are as follows: Factor I: Planting Distance (J) consists of 3 treatment levels: J1 = 15 cm x 15 cm; J2 = 20 cm x 20 cm, and J3 = 25 cm x 25 cm. Factor II: Concentration of liquid organic fertilizer (V) consists of 4 treatment levels, namely: V1 = 2 ml / 240 ml of water; V2 = 4 ml / 240 ml of water; V3 = 6 ml / 240 ml of water and V4 = 8 ml / 240 ml of water. Data analysis was done using variance analysis and Duncan’s test. The results showed that planting distance significantly affected the number of leaves, bulb diameter per sample, and fresh bulb weight per sample but had no significant effect on flowering age. POC concentration significantly affected flowering age, tuber diameter per sample, and fresh tuber weight per sample but did not significantly affect plant height and number of leaves. The interaction between planting distance and POC concentration did not significantly affect all observed parameters.

This community service activity was carried out in Oemofa Village with the aim of optimizing the potential of local resources and infrastructure through community empowerment. The method employed was a participatory approach, which included field observation surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), training programs, and monitoring and evaluation. The results of the community service were implemented according to the initially planned stages. The activities were conducted together with the people of Oemofa Village, faculty members, and students from the Albert Foenay Institute of Technology. The activities included the installation of trash bins at the Oemofa market, tree planting in the courtyard of the sub-district office, a community service event in Dusun Satu involving all residents, the creation of a signboard for the Posyandu (integrated health post) named Tunas Mekar, and the development of an information board which is highly needed at the sub-district office, along with several other supporting programs. These activities contributed to strengthening the independence and welfare of the village community.

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.

Community participation in social service activities is a crucial indicator of community-based social development. However, the level of participation is often influenced by various structural and cultural factors, including the role of community organizations as key mobilizers of collective action. This activity aims to identify factors affecting community participation in social service activities in Bintan Sub-district, analyze the role of community organizations in facilitating and organizing these activities, and assess their impact on strengthening synergy and collaboration among residents. The method employed included a socialization session on the importance of community organizations in community empowerment, followed by social service activities in the form of collective environmental clean-up and greening programs through tree planting around public facilities. The findings indicate that increased collective awareness, local leadership, and organizational support significantly enhance community participation. Furthermore, social service activities contribute to strengthening social cohesion, fostering a sense of togetherness, and promoting stronger synergy and collaboration among community members in Bintan Sub-district.

Early marriage remains a significant issue contributing to the high prevalence of stunting in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. The lack of awareness among adolescents and parents regarding the negative impacts of early marriage and the importance of proper nutrition is a major contributing factor. The PENA EMAS (Early Marriage Prevention for Stunting Elimination Towards Healthy Children) program was implemented in Tanjung Buaya Village as part of the KKN-T Posko 22 UNIMMAN initiative to raise public awareness about the dangers of early marriage and its link to stunting risk. This program utilized three main stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Activities included educational sessions, adolescent health screenings, local vegetable planting initiatives, and interactive media such as podcasts and educational competitions. The evaluation results showed an increase in community awareness of family planning and nutrition fulfillment, with five adolescents identified as having anemia based on hemoglobin (Hb) level tests. The conclusion of this program is that community-based educational interventions with participatory approaches can enhance awareness among adolescents and parents in preventing early marriage and reducing stunting risk. Recommended follow-up actions include regular health check-ups, adolescent mentoring, and the empowerment of Youth Ambassadors for Stunting Prevention to ensure the program’s sustainability.

Jurang Hamlet is one of the hamlets located in Girirejo Village, Tempuran District, Magelang Regency. In general, people in Jurang Hamlet have a fairly large yard land. The land can be used and optimized, one of which is by planting family medicinal plants (TOGA). TOGA is a plant that is usually used as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases and is usually grown in the yard of the house. There are problems that occur in Jurang Hamlet, namely the lack of understanding and knowledge related to the planting and utilization of TOGA. In addition to increasing public knowledge and understanding, this activity is also intended to empower the PKK women of Jurang Hamlet in terms of managing medicinal plants in the yard of the house. This community empowerment activity uses three methods: (1) Preparation of TOGA seeds, (2) Socialization of effective TOGA planting methods, (3) Socialization of the benefits of each TOGA to be planted, (4) The distribution of TOGA seedlings and the planting of TOGA together. From the results of the TOGA planting activities that have been carried out by the residents of Jurang Hamlet, it is known that the residents of Jurang Hamlet have become more aware of how to plant TOGA well and also some of the benefits of each plant seed that has been distributed.

Puuk Beach is one of the beaches located in North Aceh. This beach is used as a tourist spot, transportation and fishing area. In this Community Service activity, mangrove rehabilitation was carried out on Puuk beach with the aim of providing important information related to preserving the mangrove ecosystem as an effort to mitigate coastal abrasion. This activity involves the community around Puuk Village. The method used in this community service is education by providing mangrove-related material and coupled with direct mangrove planting in the area. In general, this activity ran smoothly and was followed with quite high enthusiasm by all participants.It is hoped that with this activity addition, the mangrove forest ecosystem can be the location of fishing and recreational tourism so that it can increase the amount of income of the Puuk Village community in the future.

Puuk Beach is one of the beaches located in North Aceh. This beach is used as a tourist spot, transportation and fishing area. In this Community Service activity, mangrove rehabilitation was carried out on Puuk beach with the aim of providing important information related to preserving the mangrove ecosystem as an effort to mitigate coastal abrasion. This activity involves the community around Puuk Village. The method used in this community service is education by providing mangrove-related material and coupled with direct mangrove planting in the area. In general, this activity ran smoothly and was followed with quite high enthusiasm by all participants.It is hoped that with this activity addition, the mangrove forest ecosystem can be the location of fishing and recreational tourism so that it can increase the amount of income of the Puuk Village community in the future.

The cultivation of pisang kepok (Musa paradisiaca, L.) faces major challenges due to pest and disease attacks that can reduce productivity and threaten the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. This study aims to identify and evaluate environmentally friendly pest and disease control strategies in banana cultivation. The research method used was a literature review of various recent studies (2019-2025) on biological and technical culture approaches in pest and disease control. The results showed that the use of natural enemies such as Beauveria bassiana and Trichoderma spp., crop rotation, application of vegetable pesticides based on neem and soursop extracts, and planting refugia plants can effectively suppress pest populations without damaging the balance of the ecosystem. In addition, sustainable agriculture policies supported by the government play an important role in encouraging the adoption of these methods at the farm level. This approach not only increases kepok banana production but also maintains environmental sustainability and public health.

Spinach (Amaranthus spp.) is a vegetable plant that is highly dependent on the availability of light and nutrients for its growth. Proper spacing plays an important role in influencing a plant's access to light and nutrients, which ultimately impacts its yield. This study examines the impact of planting distance on light and nutrient competition in spinach. Planting spacing that is too tight can lead to intense competition between plants, reduce the efficiency of photosynthesis, and increase the risk of etiolation in lower plants. On the contrary, planting spacing that is too wide reduces land use efficiency and increases the likelihood of weed growth. The ideal planting distance ranges from 15-20 cm between plants, which ensures maximum utilization of light and nutrients without resulting in excessive competition, thus supporting optimal growth and yield

Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure is abnormally high with systolic and diastolic numbers showing numbers higher than 140/90 mmHg. As a form of concern for public health, development and training for KWT members, cadres, and hypertension sufferers in RW 03, Cigadung Hamlet, Karyamukti Village were carried out. The community empowerment effort carried out is by planting and processing cucumbers and celery. The method used was participatory-based which involved health education through lectures, questions and answers, as well as filling out pre-test and post-test to measure the increase in knowledge. In addition, joint exercises designed to support a healthy lifestyle were conducted. The result of this community empowerment activity is the difference in knowledge level before and after the intervention with a p-value: 0.000 <0.05.

Increasing community literacy in environmental management is a strategic step to realize sustainable development. One practical approach that can be implemented is through community-based education. This article examines how local communities can become agents of change in increasing public awareness and understanding regarding environmental issues, such as waste management, natural resource conservation, and adaptation to climate change. Through a participatory approach, community-based education encourages direct community involvement in designing and implementing environmental programs that suit local needs. Case studies from various regions show that collaboration between communities, government, and the private sector can increase the effectiveness of educational programs and create long-term impacts. The work programs are processing organic and inorganic waste, processing agricultural land, planting trees, preventing dengue fever and making anti-mosquito spray, providing information related to Hoaxes and phishing link modes, and collecting data on MSMEs. Apart from that, there are also work programs regarding learning posts, introducing waste banks, making street signs, and creating village websites. The results obtained from this activity are an approach to the community through social activities carried out with residents and increasing community insight through the outreach and training programs provided. Apart from that, village facilities can be improved by creating street signs and village websites. It is hoped that the results of this study can become a practical guide in developing a sustainable community-based education model for environmental management.

The problem of plastic waste has become a global issue that impacts the environment. In Sinar Bhakti Village, awareness of plastic waste management is still low, especially among children. This community service activity aims to provide education on utilizing used plastic bottles as a medium for growing ornamental plants to children in Sinar Bhakti Village. The method used is a participatory approach, directly involving children in the process of transforming used plastic bottles into planting media. The activity began with an introduction to the negative impacts of plastic waste, followed by training on plastic bottle processing techniques, and ended with practical activities of planting ornamental plants. The results of this community service showed that children were able to understand the importance of plastic waste management and practice creating planting media from used plastic bottles. Additionally, this activity enhanced creativity, environmental awareness, and a sense of responsibility among children. This activity is expected to contribute to reducing plastic waste and introducing the concept of recycling from an early age while creating a greener and more beautiful environment in Sinar Bhakti Village.

This research aims to visualize the activities of vegetable farmers in Nagari Padang Laweh in graphic art, this explains the daily activities of vegetable farmers which have become a community habit and become the livelihood of the people in the author's environment, therefore the author raises the work with the title Activities of vegetable farmers in Nagari Padang Laweh in graphic art and a form of depiction of people's daily lives in planting vegetables and other activities in the fields starting from the beginning of the planting process through several processes until harvesting the field results. The creation method used is the art consortium method through five stages of work, namely: (1) preparation, including observation and exploration: (2) elaboration, including collecting references: (3) synthetic, namely the application of the main idea: (4) realization of the concept through creation work: and (5) the completion stage in the form of preparing a report and exhibition of the final work. The results of this research are ten works of graphic art measuring 50cm x 60 cm, the works of which are entitled: Clearing Land, Planting, Transporting Fertilizer, Fertilizing, Regret in the Midst of Harvest, Toiling in the Fields, Making a Living, Farmer's Life, Generation of Farmers, Human Harmony and Natural,

To deal with the environmental crisis, greening is an environmental conservation strategy. The concept of greening is needed because regional conditions are developing and the function of space is changing for development. Apart from playing an important role in preserving the environment, humans also have a responsibility to exploit environmental wealth for the ecosystem's survival. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method builds community commitment to reforestation efforts to preserve the environment. The result is that the climate becomes fresher, healthier, and cooler, nature becomes maintained and clean, and people learn more about greening through planting tree seedlings. Reviving natural aesthetics, using trees as air fresheners, and reducing flooding are the goals of this service initiative.

This research was inspired by Bumdesa Podo Makmur, which is an initiative of the village government to improve the community's economy, including educating the public about BUMDes, planting and raising various types of livestock, and running trade and other businesses. There are still individuals who have not joined and taken advantage of BUMDes institutions even though business units are available. The qualitative research methodology used. Data collection methods include documentation, interviews, and observations. Data analysis methods include data reduction, data visualization, data validation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the research are 1) The efforts of the Podo Makmur Kandangan bumdesa in the livestock unit in Kandangan Village, namely improving the quality in the management structure and management of bumdes so that the performance of bumdes managers is getting better. Increasing collaboration with farmer organizations and strengthening social capital capacity, especially in terms of trust and networks to develop livestock business units, is very important in addition to strengthening the management structure of BUMDes. The next step is to try to increase farmers' trust in Bumdes by making the company more open, honest, and honest. 2) The contribution of the Podo Makmur Kandangan bumdesa through the livestock unit to improve the economy in Kandangan Village by carrying out its programs to improve the business units run, especially the livestock unit; helping the community through education, guidance and business improvement training provided by Budes every two months to ensure the proper running of business programs; Assists in organizing, managing, repairing, and supervising the enclosure. This helps goat farms breed and produce livestock products that can be used by many people.

Corn (Zea mays) is a widely cultivated crop in Gorontalo and has high economic value as well as an important role in food security. Fertilization is one of the key factors that influence the productivity of corn plants. This research aims to determine the combination of NPK fertilizer doses granulated with Biochar-Chitosan in enhancing the growth and productivity of corn plants, as well as its impact on the quality of total N soil content. The study was conducted by planting corn, applying fertilizer, and observing its growth through measurements of plant height, leaf length, stem diameter, cob weight with husk, and cob weight without husk. The observational data were then analyzed descriptively, summarizing or classifying the data set to provide an overview of the data. Additionally, the analysis of soil N-total content was conducted before and after the application of fertilizers. The research results show that the combination of NPK-Biochar fertilizer doses has a significant impact on the growth and productivity of corn plants. The 7.5-gram NPK-Biochar fertilizer dose yielded the best results in increasing plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, and cob weight with and without husks compared to other doses. Soil chemical property analysis also indicates that the application of NPK-Biochar fertilizer has a positive impact on the quality of the soil's total nitrogen content.

Medicinal plants are plants that are known to contain beneficial compounds that can prevent, alleviate, or cure diseases. Knowledge about medicinal plants has different characteristics depending on the region. This study aims to document the knowledge of residents of the Legok Hayam Cultural Village, Girimekar Village, Bandung Regency about traditional medicinal plants. The ethnobotanical research method was conducted from September 2024 using semi-structured interviews and observations with measurement parameters of Species Use Value (SUV), Family Use Value (FUV), and Fidelity Level (FL). The research sample used a random sampling technique with a total of 25 respondents. The results identified 25 medicinal plants belonging to 15 families, traditional medicinal plants are often obtained by planting in the yard. The most frequently used medicinal plants are ginger, turmeric, binahong and kencur based on their highest utility value. The Zingiberaceae family has the largest contribution to use. In addition, binahong, kencur, katuk, and ginger plants are widely used to treat certain diseases.

Desa Burno in Lumajang has experienced a significant surge in cardamom cultivation in line with evolving agricultural trends. While initially boosting farmers' incomes, this production explosion has led to a drastic decline in cardamom prices in the market. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the dominance of middlemen who control pricing and marketing, making it difficult for farmers to obtain fair prices. This article explores the dynamics of the cardamom market in Desa Burno, including the impact of mass planting trends on prices and the limitations faced by farmers due to middlemen influence. Through qualitative analysis, market data, and structured interviews, this research uncovers the challenges faced by cardamom farmers and provides recommendations for fairer marketing strategies. Additionally, the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) behavior among farmers has contributed to the increased cultivation of cardamom, further worsening the market situation. This study aims to provide deeper insights into the relationship between cardamom agriculture, middlemen dominance, and FOMO behavior, while offering solutions to enhance the welfare of farmers in Desa Burno.

Sei Naga Lawan is a coastal village that has natural tourism potential and is included in an ecotourism conservation area that can revive the economy, especially on the mangroves coast of Kampung Nipah, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra. To increase the participation of the Kampung Nipah Village community, the researchers initiated a mini community service program that is directly related to the empowerment of natural tourism potential in Sei Naga Lawan Village, especially the development of the beach area in Village Nipa palm. In connection with the above, researchers conducted socialization and strategies for conservation and management of mangrove forest using lecture and discussion methods followed by mangrove planting activities. The results of the activity show that the implementation of the Community Service Program in Kampung Nipah, Sei Naga Lawan District has been successfully carried out well. This can be seen from the enthusiasm of community members during lectures and discussions. During the seedling planting stage, they also worked together to plant according to what the service team directed. It is hoped that this service can provide knowledge and provide understanding and skills to the local community that Kampung Nipah, Sei Naga Lawan District has an important role as an economist buffer in the future.