On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the PCM MBKM-2023 team that includes students of Faculty Biology UGM, namely Rahmi Qurrota Aeni, Nala Azkiya, Lena Mardiana, Nurrisma Ika Lestari, and Kanya Nabila Febrirani with supervisor Mrs. Dwi Umi Siswanti, S. Si., M.Sc. has carried out the implementation of Independent Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) activities in the Klayar Tourism Village. This program was carried out to improve the economy of the Klayar Farmer Group in Kedungpoh Village, Nglipar Gunung Kidul, together with Mr. Didik Purnomo as the MBKM partner. This activity continues last year’s community service program on organic chrysanthemum cultivation. However, this year, we use shallots as plants to be cultivated.
This activity began with consolidation with Mr. Didik Purnomo to prepare for needs in organic shallot cultivation. After that, the Pkm MBKM-2023 student planted and trained for planting shallots. During the shallot planting training activities, students were guided by Mr. Didik and the Klayar Farmers Group to grow in the fields and the greenhouse. Students are taught how to plant shallots starting from preparing the seeds to how to produce them. This activity will continue with other programs, such as outreach to the Klayar Farmers Group regarding shallot processing to increase the community’s economic value.