Pujiati Pujiati, Nurul Kusuma Dewi, Cicilia Primiani

Edukasi Penggunaan Mikroba Selulolitik dalam Pengelolaan Limbah Ternak Sapi Perah di Desa Jabung Kabupaten Magetan

Introduction

Edukasi penggunaan mikroba selulolitik dalam pengelolaan limbah ternak sapi perah di desa jabung kabupaten magetan. Edukasi petani sapi perah di Magetan tentang pengelolaan limbah ternak menggunakan mikroba selulolitik. Tingkatkan pengetahuan biokonversi limbah jadi pupuk organik dan biogas. Pelajari kultur.

Abstract

This community service program aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Mulyo Livestock Farmer Group in Jabung Village, Panekan District, Magetan Regency, regarding livestock waste management, which has not been properly implemented as waste is still being disposed of directly onto land adjacent to the river. The activity was carried out by providing education to dairy farmers on managing cattle manure into biogas using cellulolytic microbial optimizers. The implementation methods included: (1) survey/observation, (2) socialization/counseling, (3) monitoring, and (4) evaluation. Evaluation instruments consisted of assessment sheets and evaluation rubrics, while the results were analyzed through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to formulate a Follow-Up Action Plan (RTL) as the foundation for program sustainability. The results of this activity were: (1) a 100% increase in farmers’ knowledge regarding the importance and use of cellulolytic microbes in the bioconversion of agricultural and livestock waste; (2) a 76% improvement in farmers’ understanding of processing livestock waste into organic fertilizer and biogas; and (3) 94% of dairy farmers expressed willingness to produce microbial cultures independently to support the management of agricultural and livestock waste.

Review

This community service program addresses a highly relevant and pressing issue: the improper management of dairy cattle waste and its environmental impact, particularly on river ecosystems. The initiative's focus on educating farmers in Jabung Village about the bioconversion of manure into biogas and organic fertilizer using cellulolytic microbes offers a practical and sustainable solution. The methodology, incorporating surveys, socialization, monitoring, and evaluation, is well-structured and appropriate for a community-based intervention. The clear objectives and the direct engagement with the Mulyo Livestock Farmer Group underscore the program's grounded approach to fostering local capacity for environmental stewardship and resource recovery. The program successfully demonstrated significant positive outcomes. The reported 100% increase in farmers' knowledge regarding the importance and use of cellulolytic microbes is a remarkable achievement, highlighting the effectiveness of the educational delivery. Furthermore, the 76% improvement in understanding the processing of livestock waste into valuable resources like organic fertilizer and biogas indicates a substantial transfer of practical skills and comprehension. Perhaps most encouraging is the 94% willingness among dairy farmers to independently produce microbial cultures, which strongly suggests the potential for long-term adoption, self-sufficiency, and scalability of these sustainable waste management practices within the community. While the abstract provides compelling evidence of the program's immediate success in knowledge transfer and attitudinal change, a full manuscript would benefit from further detailing. Specifically, elaborating on the precise nature of the "cellulolytic microbial optimizers" (e.g., specific strains, sourcing), the curriculum content of the educational module, and the baseline knowledge/understanding assessment would enhance the scientific rigor. Additionally, discussing the specific challenges encountered during implementation and outlining the immediate components of the "Follow-Up Action Plan (RTL)" would provide valuable insights into the sustainability model. Overall, this work represents a commendable effort in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and empowering local communities, laying a strong foundation for future environmental improvements.

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