Empowering Communities Through Hydroponic Urban Farming: Skill Development, Business Opportunities, and Green Village Implementation
Riana Magdalena Silitonga, Stefani Prima Dias Kristiana, Nova Eka Budiyanta
Jurnal Pengabdian UNDIKMA
Urban Farm DB summary
This community service program aimed to enhance the capacity of the Sampora Village community in Tangerang, Indonesia, in developing sustainable urban farming through hydroponic systems. Educational counseling, hands-on training in hydroponic techniques, and technical guidance were employed, with data analyzed using a descriptive approach combining quantitative analysis of pre-test and post-test results. Participants showed significant improvements in competencies, including increased understanding of hydroponic systems from 20% to 85%, installation skills from 15% to 80%, nutrient management knowledge from 10% to 78%, and maintenance skills from 12% to 82%.