<![CDATA[The availability of affordable agricultural inputs is an important factor in supporting the sustainability of farming activities. Dependence on synthetic fertilizers and various agricultural inputs obtained from external sources can increase production costs and limit farmers’ self-reliance in managing their farming activities. One alternative that can be developed is the utilization of organic materials available in the surrounding environment as raw materials for bokashi fertilizer. This article aims to describe the utilization of local organic materials in bokashi fertilizer production and its potential to support the self-reliance of agricultural inputs in Dukuh Centong, Ngadirojo Village, Sooko District, Ponorogo Regency. The methods employed included information delivery, demonstration, hands-on practice, and assistance throughout the bokashi fermentation process. The materials used consisted of livestock manure, sawdust, ash or rice husk charcoal, rice bran, brown sugar, water, and a fermentation agent. The production process involved mixing the materials, applying the fermentation solution, adjusting moisture levels, and fermenting the mixture for approximately 7–14 days. The results indicate that the utilization of local organic materials can serve as an alternative source of organic fertilizer through a relatively simple production process. Collective production also has the potential to reduce the cost of agricultural input provision while encouraging more optimal utilization of local resources. Therefore, the development of bokashi fertilizer can serve as an approach to strengthening farmers’ self-reliance in providing agricultural inputs.]]>
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