Pemberdayaan Kelompok Tani dan Pengembangan Kampung Sayur Bausasran di Masa Pandemi Covid 19

Abstract

Kampung Sayur Bausasran is a pilot area for urban agriculture in Yogyakarta. However, the Covid 19 pandemic has caused a decline in productivity and community involvement in urban agriculture at Bausasran. In response to this situation, UKDW as an educational institution was moved to be involved in the sustainability of urban agriculture in Bausasran. The purpose of this service program is to empower six farming groups through the development of human resources, business, administrative procedures, and the local environment. The approaches used in this program were training members of the farming groups, application and simulation of science and technology solutions. Initially, the needs of the farming groups were surveyed and mapped through direct interviews with the head of each farming group. These initial results indicated that the main need was still directly related to farming, with supporting programs including administration, management, and promotion. The simple hydroponic farming method is one solution for urban farming in this area. These programs aimed to develop Kampung Bausasran to become an ecotourism area based on agricultural education. The implementation of these programs was welcomed by local government and the farming groups. Several improvements were observed, such as the green vegetable alleys, diversification of vegetables grown and the creation of a website and social media account for promotion. Evaluation and mapping of the specific potential of each farming group is needed for further improvement and development of the area. In addition, a program of human resource development is needed to develop urban agriculture at Bausasran.