Peningkatan Keterampilan Masyarakat Melalui Pelatihan Hidroponik Sebagai Solusi Pertanian di Perkotaan

Abstract

The rapid growth of urban populations has led to limited agricultural land, necessitating innovative solutions to meet the food needs of society. Hydroponics, as a modern soilless farming method, offers an efficient alternative for cultivating plants in limited spaces. This article discusses the importance of hydroponic training in enhancing the skills of urban communities, both technically and managerially. The training not only provides practical knowledge on hydroponic techniques but also motivates communities to productively utilize limited spaces. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a phenomenological type of study. A phenomenological approach was chosen because the researcher aims to explore the subjective experiences of training participants in learning and applying hydroponic farming skills.The results of the training indicate that the community involved becomes more self-sufficient in meeting their daily vegetable needs while also having the potential to increase income through small-scale farming ventures. Thus, hydroponic training has proven to be an effective solution to support sustainable agriculture in urban areas while improving community welfare.