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Innovation in the livestock sector, especially in terms of providing alternative animal feed, is an urgency that cannot be ignored in Indonesia. This is especially true for small and medium-scale farmers who often face various challenges in maintaining the sustainability of their businesses. Maggots themselves can be used as an alternative means in livestock farming because they can be used as animal feed by residents. This study uses a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to identify gaps. CBPR is a collaborative research approach designed to improve the quality of life. This approach involves community members, stakeholders, and stakeholders in the research process. Researchers, and other relevant stakeholders. The results of this study indicate that maggots can be used as an alternative animal feed because they have high protein.

The need for efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly animal feed in Indonesia, especially for small and medium-scale farmers, requires innovative solutions. This community service program aims to optimize the production and marketing of maggot as an alternative animal feed through the empowerment of MSMEs at TPS3R Ngudi Lestari. A participatory approach was implemented through two main stages: maggot production training and a digital marketing workshop. The results showed a significant increase in both the production capacity and quality of maggot, as well as an improvement in digital marketing skills among MSMEs. The training enhanced participants' technical abilities in substrate management, production efficiency, and post-harvest processing, leading to higher and more consistent production outcomes. Meanwhile, the digital marketing workshop equipped MSMEs with strategies to expand market reach through online platforms, branding, and content creation. Despite challenges such as substrate variability and digital infrastructure limitations, innovative solutions like substrate diversification and improved environmental monitoring were successfully applied. This program not only boosted the local economy but also contributed to a more sustainable livestock sector by integrating circular economy principles. In conclusion, the program demonstrates the potential of combining maggot production with digital marketing strategies to create a sustainable business model for MSMEs, serving as a replicable example for community empowerment within the context of a circular economy and sustainable agriculture in Indonesia