Community Empowerment through Home Garden Utilization for Household Food Self-Sufficiency in RT 13 Sempaja Utara

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan untuk Mendukung Kemandirian Pangan Warga Rt 13 Sempaja Utara

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/desamu.5258

Keywords:

Community Empowerment, Home Gardens, Food Self-Sufficiency, Horticultural Plants

Abstract

Community empowerment through home garden utilization was conducted to support household food self- sufficiency in RT 13, Sempaja Utara. The activity involved 17 residents through educational sessions, discussions, question- and-answer sessions, and pre-test and post-test assessments. Materials covered horticultural plants, home garden benefits, simple cultivation using pots and polybags, and sustainable food self-sufficiency. Results showed increased understanding. Understanding of home garden utilization increased from 58.82% to 94.12%, knowledge of horticultural plants from 52.94% to 88.24%, and understanding of food self-sufficiency from 47.06% to 88.24%. The activity improved residents’ knowledge as a basis for utilizing home gardens according to household needs and supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).

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Published

2026-10-25