Empowering Rural Communities through Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Training
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https://doi.org/10.70610/assoeltan.v3i03.1014Kata Kunci:
Empowerment, PAR., Sustainable AgricultureAbstrak
Agriculture remains the main livelihood in rural areas but is often constrained by low productivity, environmental degradation, and lack of market access. This community service aimed to empower local farmers in Nanga Jetak Village, Sintang Regency, through sustainable agricultural practices to enhance both environmental and economic resilience. Using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, activities included participatory training, mentoring, and entrepreneurship development over six months. The results showed significant improvement in farmers’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward sustainable farming, with an 18% increase in yield and a 22% rise in income. Qualitative findings revealed stronger community collaboration, environmental awareness, and women’s participation in agribusiness. The project concluded that participatory empowerment integrating sustainability and entrepreneurship effectively fosters self-reliance and long-term rural development. Its contribution lies in creating a replicable model for sustainable community-based agricultural transformation.
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