<![CDATA[This community service program was implemented in Matabubu Village, Poasia District, Kendari City, with a focus on optimizing home yard utilization as a strategy to strengthen household food self-sufficiency. The main problems addressed were the underutilization of home yards and the high vulnerability of household income, particularly among families whose livelihoods depend on the informal sector. The program was carried out over four weeks using a participatory, action-research-based approach involving housewives and women’s community group members as key actors. The activities consisted of an initial site survey, group discussions, training on vegetable cultivation techniques, seedling preparation, yard layout design, planting, mentoring on crop maintenance, and evaluation. The results indicate an increase in participants’ knowledge and skills in managing their home yards, including selecting locally suitable crops and applying simple practices such as watering, fertilizing, and basic pest management. Previously unused or ornamental yards were transformed into small vegetable gardens that provided additional food sources for families and encouraged the development of household-level economic initiatives. Overall, the program effectively contributed to improving household food security, enhancing community awareness, and reducing economic vulnerability through the utilization of local yard resources in Matabubu Village.]]>
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