<![CDATA[The Sidomakmur Farmers Group (Poktan) is one of the active farmer groups in Jember Regency, covering 79 hectares and cultivating rice as its primary commodity. Currently, the harvest is sold directly to intermediaries as Harvested Dry Unhusked Rice and Milled Dry Unhusked Rice. This community service activity aims to improve farmers' knowledge and skills in diversifying rice-based products, specifically packaged rice, rice flour, and functional rice vermicelli. The implementation method includes interactive lectures and hands-on practice, with intensive mentoring by the community service team. Evaluation results show an increase in participants' knowledge and skills, as evidenced by a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores. Participants showed a high interest in implementing the provided processing technology. This confirms that the program is effective and can increase farmers' capacity to process rice derivative products. The conclusion of the community service program is successful in improving farmers' competency and encouraging a shift in mindset from selling raw, unhusked rice to selling value-added processed products. The program's implications include opportunities to increase farmers' income, enhance the independence of village agribusinesses, and strengthen the local rice value chain. Going forward, follow-up should include marketing assistance, strengthening business institutions, and developing product branding to support the program's sustainability.]]>
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