Pemberdayaan PKK Desa Tawangsari dalam Pemanfaatan Pekarangan Rumah sebagai Sumber Pangan Keluarga berbasis Pupuk Organik

Abstract

The training on utilizing home gardens as a source of family food based on organic fertilizer was conducted in August 2025 in Tawangsari Village, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency. The program aimed to improve the skills of PKK women’s group members in optimizing home gardens to support household food security, while also introducing the practice of producing organic fertilizer from household waste. A participatory approach was applied through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and group discussions. The results showed that more than 80% of participants were able to practice organic fertilizer production and develop plans for utilizing their home gardens. Feedback obtained from questionnaires indicated that participants’ understanding of productive home gardens, organic fertilizer techniques, vegetable cultivation, nutritional benefits, and environmental impacts was generally in the good category (≥74%). These findings highlight that the training effectively enhanced participants’ knowledge, skills, and environmental awareness. Furthermore, the program strengthened women’s roles in supporting household food security and promoted the application of sustainable agriculture at the household level. Program sustainability is strongly recommended through continuous assistance from agricultural extension workers and village governments to ensure long-term benefits.