Festian Cindarbumi, Ririn Fauziyah

PEMBERDAYAAN UMKM DAN PERTANIAN MELALUI LABELISASI PEMANFAATAN ALAT PEMUPUKAN MENUJU KOPERASI DESA MERAH PUTIH DI DESA MEDIYUNAN

Introduction

Pemberdayaan umkm dan pertanian melalui labelisasi pemanfaatan alat pemupukan menuju koperasi desa merah putih di desa mediyunan . Berdayakan UMKM & petani di Mediyunan lewat labelisasi alat pemupukan dan nilai tambah produk, bangun Koperasi Desa Merah Putih untuk penguatan ekonomi lokal.

Abstract

AbstrakKegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya pemahaman pelaku UMKM dan petani di Desa Mediyunan terkait pemanfaatan alat pemupukan yang efektif serta pentingnya labelisasi produk untuk meningkatkan nilai tambah. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberdayakan UMKM dan kelompok tani melalui penerapan labelisasi pemanfaatan alat pemupukan menuju terbentuknya Koperasi Desa Merah Putih sebagai wadah penguatan ekonomi lokal. Mitra kegiatan adalah kelompok UMKM dan petani Desa Mediyunan dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 30 orang. Metode yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan praktik langsung penggunaan alat pemupukan, pendampingan dalam pembuatan label, serta pengambilan data melalui observasi dan wawancara. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan peserta dalam menggunakan alat pemupukan, pemahaman pentingnya labelisasi produk, serta terbentuknya komitmen bersama untuk membangun koperasi desa. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah bahwa pelatihan dan pendampingan yang diberikan mampu meningkatkan kapasitas UMKM dan petani dalam pengelolaan usaha sekaligus memperkuat kelembagaan ekonomi desa. Kata Kunci: pemberdayaan UMKM, pertanian, labelisasi, koperasi desa

Review

This community engagement report presents a timely and relevant initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and agricultural sectors in Mediyunan Village. The study addresses critical challenges faced by local communities, namely the insufficient understanding of effective fertilization tool utilization and the overlooked importance of product labeling in enhancing market value. By focusing on these two key areas, the project endeavors to not only improve agricultural productivity and market access but also to lay the groundwork for a robust local economic institution: the Merah Putih Village Cooperative. This integrated approach highlights a commendable strategy for sustainable rural development. The methodology employed in this program is practical and directly aligned with its empowerment objectives. Utilizing a multi-pronged approach, the initiative involved socialization, hands-on training for 30 participants from MSME and farmer groups on effective fertilization tool usage, and direct assistance in product label creation. Data collection through observation and interviews further allowed for an assessment of the intervention's immediate impact. The reported results indicate a positive shift, with participants demonstrating increased knowledge and skills in tool application, a better understanding of labeling's value, and critically, a collective commitment towards establishing a village cooperative. These outcomes strongly suggest the effectiveness of the training and direct support provided. In conclusion, this community service activity successfully enhanced the capacity of MSMEs and farmers in Mediyunan Village, particularly in improving their business management practices and fostering stronger local economic institutions. The formation of a committed group towards a village cooperative signifies a significant step towards self-reliance and collective economic growth, offering a promising model for other rural communities facing similar challenges. For future endeavors, it would be beneficial to include a more detailed long-term impact assessment of the cooperative's operations and the specific economic benefits derived from improved labeling, perhaps with quantitative data on market reach or income generation. Nevertheless, this work provides valuable insights into effective community empowerment strategies through practical skill-building and institutional development.

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