<![CDATA[Limited household income remains a challenge in Tembesi Village, Batam City, as many housewives are not yet engaged in productive economic activities. To address this, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. – Panaran Offtake Station initiated the SEHATI Tembesi Program (Healthy Vegetables, Active Land, Independent Farming in Tembesi) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to empower the Agro Hijau Women Farmer Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT). This article describes the program's implementation and evaluates the staggered harvesting method in improving land productivity and sustaining group income. The program used a participatory approach comprising social mapping, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), land preparation, commodity zoning, staggered planting, technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation. A 460 m² cultivation area managed by 25 KWT members was planted with eight horticultural commodities. Staggered harvesting increased harvesting frequency from once a month to almost every week, creating a more continuous production cycle. The program also strengthened group capacity through farm administration and bookkeeping, enabling more systematic production and sales management. Combining commodity diversification, staggered harvesting, and improved farm management, the SEHATI Tembesi Program offers a practical model for women's empowerment that supports household food security and community welfare.]]>
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