<![CDATA[Bantiran Village, located in Pupuan District, Tabanan Regency, possesses substantial agricultural potential, with key commodities including durian, mangosteen, avocado, cocoa, and banana. However, local farmers continue to face challenges related to the low market value of non-grade fruits that fail to meet commercial standards despite remaining suitable for consumption. This condition results in economic losses and increases the risk of agricultural product wastage. The Economy Social Activity (ESA) program organized by students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (UNDIKNAS), aimed to enhance community knowledge and skills in transforming non-grade fruits into value-added products. The program was implemented through educational sessions on the concept of non-grade fruits, entrepreneurship opportunities based on local agricultural resources, and hands-on training in processing fruits into products such as premium durian jam, mangosteen syrup, and mangosteen peel herbal tea. The results demonstrated a high level of community participation and an increased understanding of the economic potential of non-grade fruits. Participants also acquired practical skills related to product processing, packaging, and marketing. The utilization of non-grade fruits as raw materials for value-added products has significant potential to increase the economic value of agricultural produce, reduce food waste, and create new business opportunities that contribute to improving household income and community welfare in Bantiran Village.]]>
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