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Women Farmer Groups play an important role in strengthening household food security, yet limited food diversity remains a challenge in rural communities. This study analyzes the empowerment process of the Melati Women Farmer Group (KWT Melati) through an integrated farming program in improving household food security in Sarengkol Hamlet, Sukagalih Village, Sukaratu District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings show that the empowerment process was participatory, gradual, and sustainable, implemented through five stages. The enabling stage expanded women’s access and participation through social support and extension facilitation. The empowering stage strengthened technical and organizational capacities as well as women’s roles in decision-making. The protecting stage was reflected in social solidarity and mutual cooperation as informal protection. The supporting stage appeared through continuous assistance and community support. The maintaining stage indicated organizational independence despite reduced external aid. The study concludes that empowerment through integrated farming strengthens household food security based on social capital and women’s autonomy.

Corn is a strategic agricultural commodity that contributes significantly to food security and economic development. Cilacap Regency, particularly Jeruklegi District, has considerable potential for corn production. However, the Wanasri Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Jeruklegi Wetan Village has not yet optimized corn utilization due to production and marketing constraints, resulting in limited value addition.This study aims to analyze the value added and production process efficiency of corn wonton chips as a healthy processed product to support the economic independence of women farmers. The study applies the Hayami value-added method and descriptive analysis to assess production efficiency. The findings show that processing 1 kg of corn into 15 packages of corn wonton chips generates an added value of IDR 98,500, with a value-added ratio of 54.72% and a profit rate of 49.16%. These results indicate that corn processing provides substantial economic benefits and is financially feasible. Improving production efficiency and cost control can further enhance profitability and sustainability. Overall, value-added processing of local corn has strong potential to increase income and strengthen the economic resilience of women farmers’ groups.

Corn is a strategic agricultural commodity that contributes significantly to food security and economic development. Cilacap Regency, particularly Jeruklegi District, has considerable potential for corn production. However, the Wanasri Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Jeruklegi Wetan Village has not yet optimized corn utilization due to production and marketing constraints, resulting in limited value addition.This study aims to analyze the value added and production process efficiency of corn wonton chips as a healthy processed product to support the economic independence of women farmers. The study applies the Hayami value-added method and descriptive analysis to assess production efficiency. The findings show that processing 1 kg of corn into 15 packages of corn wonton chips generates an added value of IDR 98,500, with a value-added ratio of 54.72% and a profit rate of 49.16%. These results indicate that corn processing provides substantial economic benefits and is financially feasible. Improving production efficiency and cost control can further enhance profitability and sustainability. Overall, value-added processing of local corn has strong potential to increase income and strengthen the economic resilience of women farmers’ groups.

This community service program aims to utilize Balinese orange peel waste into marketable jelly candy in Battu Winangun Village, Lubuk Raja District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The implementation method included socialization, 2-day practical training, and production mentoring involving 30 participants from women's farmer groups, PKK mothers, and youth youth organizations. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge from 15% to 92% about the economic potential of Balinese orange peel waste, with 85% of participants successfully producing good-quality jelly candy that met the criteria of chewy texture, balanced sweet-sour taste, and attractive bright color. This program successfully processed orange peel waste rich in natural pectin (18-25%) into a functional low-calorie product with a shelf life of 2-4 weeks. The program's impacts included the formation of independent business groups, a 25-30% reduction in organic waste, and increased public awareness of a sustainable circular economy. The final evaluation showed a 90% level of participant satisfaction, with 87% of participants interested in continuing independent production. In conclusion, this program effectively increases the added value of local agricultural products, empowers the community's economy, and creates social transformation toward a self-sufficient and environmentally conscious village.

This study aims to analyze the institutional effectiveness of Women Farmers Groups (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) in enhancing members’ capacity and their role in agricultural enterprise development in Puulemo Village, Kolaka Regency. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with KWT leaders and members, and a review of relevant secondary data. Data were analyzed inductively through data reduction, data display, and thematic conclusion drawing.The findings indicate that the institutional effectiveness of the KWT is categorized as moderately effective, as reflected in a clear organizational structure, relatively high member participation, and the implementation of various capacity-building activities, including organic fertilizer production, horticultural cultivation, local food processing, and basic marketing practices. These activities have positively contributed to improving members’ knowledge, skills, and economic independence. However, institutional effectiveness has not been fully optimized due to limited post-training assistance, low digital literacy, and inadequate utilization of information technology for business development and product marketing.Furthermore, the KWT plays a strategic role in agricultural enterprise development through production activities, value-added processing, and local-scale marketing, which contribute to increasing household income. This study highlights the importance of strengthening institutional capacity, improving human resources, and optimizing the use of information technology and digital marketing to enhance the sustainability of KWT as a driver of rural women’s economic empowerment and local food security.

This community service program (PKM) aims to empower farmer groups and women’s groups in Salenrang Village, Bontoa District, Maros Regency, through the diversification of pappa plant (Stenochlaena palustris) products. The pappa plant is a local resource with high economic potential, yet its utilization remains limited. Therefore, this PKM activity focuses on enhancing community skills in processing pappa leaves into innovative food products with greater market competitiveness. The program was carried out through counseling, practical training, and intensive mentoring from upstream to downstream. Participants were guided in selecting high-quality raw materials, applying hygienic processing techniques, creating recipe innovations, developing attractive packaging, and strengthening business management as well as digital-based marketing strategies. Through a participatory approach, the program not only increased knowledge but also built technical skills that could be directly applied in local businesses. The results of the activities indicated a significant improvement in the knowledge and skills of approximately 25 participants. One of the flagship products developed was pappa leaf crackers, which are characterized by a crispy texture and distinctive taste. The product received positive responses from the local community and showed promising market potential. At least 15 group members were intensively trained and expressed strong interest in developing entrepreneurial activities based on pappa leaf processing. This program contributes to strengthening household economies, preserving local plants as part of cultural identity, and promoting regional culinary development. With continued mentoring, pappa-based processed products are expected to become an icon of creative economy in Salenrang Village and foster sustainable community independence.

A cooperative is an economic institution founded on the principles of solidarity and mutual cooperation with the primary objective of improving the welfare of its members. However, low cooperative literacy, particularly in rural areas, remains a major obstacle in optimizing the role of cooperatives as community-based economic institutions. In response to this challenge, a Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) was conducted in Pulau Harapan Village to provide fundamental knowledge about cooperatives and foster residents’ interest in establishing a community-driven economic organization. The program was implemented in late July 2025 using a participatory approach through three stages: material preparation, interactive socialization with membership and savings-loan simulations, and activity evaluation. A total of 62 participants—including village officials, women farmer groups, MSME actors, and local traders—were actively involved in the program. The results of the activities indicated a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of cooperative benefits. This was reflected in their enthusiastic engagement during discussions as well as the emergence of community initiatives to establish a village cooperative. As a follow-up, plans for an official founding meeting and continuous mentoring have been scheduled. Through these efforts, the cooperative is expected to grow into a sustainable pillar of the local economy

This community service activity aims to empower the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Sudiang, Makassar, through capacity building in digital marketing. In the era of rapidly developing digitalization and increasingly open and competitive markets, women farmers are required to be able to master digital technology-based marketing strategies so that the local agricultural products they produce can reach a wider market, not only at the local level but also regionally and even nationally. The methods used in this activity include interactive training, direct technical assistance, as well as social media development and the use of e-commerce platforms. Special training focuses on practical skills such as creating promotions, managing Instagram Business accounts, using WhatsApp Business content, and an introduction to the basics of branding and product photography. The assistance is carried out in stages to ensure that participants not only understand the material theoretically but also are able to implement it independently. The results of the activity show a significant increase in participants' understanding and skills in using digital technology as a product marketing tool. Participants become more confident in publishing their products online and are able to manage social media accounts professionally. One of the program's key achievements is the formation of a local digital community among women's groups (KWTs), which serves as a collaborative network for sharing information, marketing strategies, and supporting joint promotions. This community opens up opportunities for sustainable, long-term collaboration to collectively increase product sales value. Overall, this activity represents a strategic step in building women's economic independence through the inclusive and applicable use of digital technology. With this training, it is hoped that women's groups (KWTs) can become active actors in the local digital economy ecosystem and compete healthily in the open market.

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.

This study aims to comprehensively examine the role of women in agricultural economic development through three main focuses: women's real contribution in agricultural economic activities, structural and socio-cultural barriers that limit their participation, and empowerment strategies to realize a more inclusive agricultural economy. The background of this research stems from the reality that although women play a significant role in various aspects of agricultural production and resource management, recognition of their contribution is still structurally and culturally limited. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a library research approach, which utilizes primary sources such as official government documents and reports of international institutions, as well as secondary sources in the form of relevant scientific literature. Data were collected through a systematic search of digital databases, then analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify key themes related to the roles, barriers and strategies for empowering women in the agricultural economy. The results show that women have concrete contributions in production activities, processing of agricultural products, and financial management of farm-based households. However, their participation is still hampered by patriarchal structures, limited access to resources (such as land, capital, and training), and social norms that tend to marginalize women's role in decision-making. Effective empowerment strategies include strengthening women's capacity through education and skills training, forming women's farmer groups, and advocating for policies that support gender equality in agricultural development. In conclusion, the role of women in the agricultural economy is not only relevant but also crucial in promoting food security and sustainable rural development. Therefore, the integration of gender perspectives in agricultural policy is an urgency that cannot be ignored.

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.

This community service activity is aimed at helping women's farmer groups in Mulyorejo Village, Malang, in developing automatic watering technology based on renewable energy for water spinach cultivation. The system developed uses solar panels as an energy source, which drives the automatic watering machine. This technology is expected to increase irrigation efficiency, reduce dependence on human labor, and increase the productivity of water spinach plants. The results of the activity show that the use of this automatic watering machine can reduce operational costs and improve plant quality.

Local food-based Entrepreneurship Training will be one of the important things for the community in utilizing products. However, there are several major problems in the Production sector such as the continuity of local food products not being available at all times because the community does not utilize raw products to be processed into new products that have added value. In addition, there are problems in the managerial and marketing fields. The problems in the managerial field are lack of planning, organization, lack of organization, lack of directors in the division of work in groups and lack of supervision. In the marketing field, there are still problems in promoting and selling products where in addition the products have not been accepted by the Community. The method of implementing Community Service activities from the UNIMOR Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) provides solutions in answering the problems that exist in the Kasih Setia Women Farmers group. The method of implementing the activities in question is by identifying problems using the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) model. The results achieved are that Farmers gain Knowledge in the Empowerment Program through Entrepreneurship Training activities by changing Purple Sweet Potato and Yellow Pumpkin materials into pumpkin sticks and purple sweet potato sticks so that they have added value to the product. There are several suggestions that need to be considered in empowering the Kasih Setia Farmer group, namely that Farmer Empowerment activities must continue to be encouraged in other villages or in the village with an empowerment model in the form of other processed foods to increase farmers' knowledge in processing local products into new products so that the added value of the product becomes higher to penetrate the market.    

The Community Partnership Program (PKM) activity partners are people who are not economically productive (general/ordinary people) Farming Women's Group « Subur Makmur » located in Siododadi Village, Masaran District, Sragen Regency. The problems faced are low agricultural production due to a lack of fertilizer due to the scarcity and high price of chemical fertilizers and due to attacks by plant pests and diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to empower women farmers to overcome these problems, namely by carrying out micro-scale mitigation (prevention) in their farming businesses. The objectives of this community partnership program (PKM) are: 1) improving the skills, knowledge and attitudes of partners in managing farming businesses, 2) motivating partners to always be creative and innovative in managing farming businesses, 3) encouraging partners to improve and maintain their farming businesses by utilizing environmentally friendly local resources and 4) for universities as a form of implementing MBKM based on the second and third Main Performance Indicators (IKU), namely students and lecturers active outside campus. The methods that will be used to achieve this goal are outreach to community leaders and partners, providing knowledge and skills through lectures, field practice, discussions, and assistance in making liquid organic fertilizer (POC) and vegetable pesticides as well as planting family medicinal plants (Toga) in pot. The output targets of this community partnership program are: 1) Women farmer groups (KWT) as partners can become pioneers in managing environmentally friendly farming businesses, 2) be able to make their own POC and vegetable pesticides, 3) have skills and knowledge in mitigating the business farming, and 4) publication through national journals with ISSN in the Adi Widya Journal with ISSN 2598-2273 (print media) and ISSN 2598-2281 (online media) which have been indexed by Sinta and online mass media and Yuotube

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.

In the current era of globalization, the use of computer technology has been widely used, including in the operations of non-formal organizations such as farmer women's groups (KWT), one of which is in administration, activities, schedules, sales. agenda, and reporting is still manual, namely with bookkeeping records and does not yet have a system for this. Given these problems, the right solution is to create a web-based information system for women farmer groups (kwt). In analyzing and designing, the author uses a software development method that uses the V-Model method, which is an extension of the waterfall model. It is called expansion because the stages are similar to those in the waterfall model. If in the waterfall model the process is carried out linearly, then in the V model the process is branched. In this V model, the relationship between the software development stage and the testing phase is described. The purpose of this research is to produce an information system that can make it easier for the kwt to do administration. activity. timetable. sale. agenda. and reporting without recording with the books.

The coastal area of Bunsur Village has a high biodiversity, but it is facing pressure due to high human activities in the surrounding waters. One of the programs carried out by the 2021 University of Riau's Community Service Learning (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) students in Bunsur Village is the planting of mangroves. The activity involves observation and education methods. The mangrove planting activity is conducted in two phases, namely preparation and implementation. The preparation phase includes field surveys and the collection of mangrove seedlings. The activity took place on July 31, 2023, involving University of Riau KKN students, the Village Head of Bunsur, village officials, neighborhood and community leaders, the Mangrove Community of Bunsur Village, the Sungai Apit police officer (Bhabinkamtibmas), elementary school teachers, youth groups from Bunsur Village, as well as the Women Farmers Group of Bunsur Village, and several residents of Bunsur Village. A total of 50 mangrove seedlings were planted, obtained through the support of the Mangrove Community of Bunsur Village Chairperson. The objective of this activity was to raise awareness among the community regarding environmental cleanliness, especially along the coastal areas. The results obtained from this activity include the formation of a new mangrove community along the coastal area, as well as a cleaner and better-organized coastline.

Organic waste is still a problem that needs to be resolved. Piles of organic waste can cause the emergence of methane gas (CH4), giving rise to an unpleasant odor and can even potentially cause disease. The aim of this community service is to provide understanding, knowledge and skills to the community regarding how to utilize household organic waste in the form of fruit and vegetable waste into eco-enzymes by fermentation. eco-enzyme is a multi-purpose liquid that can be used to purify waste water, as a household cleaning product, as a detergent, as a pest control product, to remove pesticide residues, and also as an organic fertilizer for plants. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) where the service team is integrated into the community and works with the community to increase the knowledge and abilities of the people who are members of the Women Farming Group (KWT) in understanding and changing the community to become better, more empowered and knowledgeable. The results of this activity were able to increase the understanding, knowledge and skills of Women Farmer Groups in 4 Districts of Bandar Lampung city both conceptually and practically, and have the awareness not to just throw away organic waste, but to use it because it not only protects the environment but also provides benefits to the community. This activity was considered successful and sustainable for future programs.  

Empowerment of KWTs in utilizing house yards is one way to meet needs without having to buy them. The yard of the house can be a place for farming activities that have a big role in meeting the needs of the family. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase public awareness, especially women through the use and ability of local communities to actively participate in efforts to empower the utilization and sustainable management of natural resources through the use and arrangement of yards. The method used is the lecture method and direct training with several stages, namely preparation, counseling, training, and mentoring. The target of this activity is the Melati Farming Women's Group in Ahuawali Village. Efforts to use yard land for vegetable cultivation have had a very good impact on the Melati farming women's group. Women are able to contribute to increasing the availability of healthy and nutritious vegetables for the family

KWT Citra Lestari is one of the Women Farmer Groups that owns passion fruit commodities in Karangsari Village, Sukorejo District, Blitar City. The next product that has been done by KWT Citra Lestari members is to make passion fruit into passion fruit syrup. At least processed passion fruit, so new innovations for passion fruit appear. This new innovation aims to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in KWT Citra Lestari and the community. This new innovation is to make processed products from Passion Fruit Jam, where the product is made with natural sugar preservatives. Making passion fruit jam must pay attention to the maturity level of the fruit so that the resulting jam tastes appropriate. The shelf life of passion fruit jam at room temperature and the refrigerator has a different mass.