Maria Imakulata Pongge
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia

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Edukasi Pangan Lokal sebagai Penggerak Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Berkelanjutan pada Kelompok Tani di Desa Tanah Merah, Kabupaten Kupang, Indonesia Joaquina Felicia Saru; Adiutrix Maria Irayanti Seran; Maria Imakulata Pongge; Marianus Antonius Deo Datus Banase; Maksimilianus Paulus Jati Gamatara
Advances in Community Services Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2027)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Bukhari Dwi Muslim

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60079/acsr.v5i1.1201

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Purpose— This community engagement program aimed to strengthen farmer-group understanding of local food as a resource for household resilience, expenditure efficiency, business opportunities, and sustainable rural economic growth. Implementation Method— The program was conducted in November 2025 with 35 farmer-group members through participatory education and interactive discussion, supported by a seven-day local-food menu poster. Learning outcomes were assessed using a 10-item pre-test and post-test. Results and Discussion— Before the intervention, 22 participants (62.86%) were in the low-knowledge category and only 1 participant (2.86%) was in the very good category. After the intervention, 31 participants (88.57%) reached the very good category, none remained in the low category, and 31 participants improved their scores by at least 20%. The mean post-test score was 8.4 out of 10. Implications— Contextual education using familiar local commodities can serve as an entry point for farmer-group empowerment. Follow-up activities should combine food-processing assistance, simple business calculations, and market access to translate knowledge gains into practice and economic value.