Edukasi dan pelatihan teknologi pemipihan eceng gondok untuk meningkatkan kualitas produk kerajinan di Maeswara Keranjang Basket, Kulonprogo-Yogyakarta
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Program pengabdian masyarakat ini berfokus pada edukasi dan pelatihan bagi pengrajin eceng gondok di Maeswara Keranjang Basket, Kulonprogo-Yogyakarta, dengan tujuan meningkatkan produktivitas dan kualitas produk. Fokus utama kegiatan adalah pengembangan dan penggunaan teknologi pemipihan, yang sebelumnya terbatas pada proses manual. Program ini berlangsung selama empat bulan, dari April hingga Juli 2024, melibatkan seluruh pekerja termasuk pemilik usaha. Kegiatan utama meliputi diskusi kelompok terarah (Focus Group Discussion), perancangan dan pembuatan alat pemipihan, serta sesi pelatihan langsung yang diikuti dengan evaluasi kinerja. Sasaran program adalah lima orang, termasuk pengrajin dan administrator. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan operasional dan produktivitas. Selain itu, kemampuan pekerja dalam merawat dan mengoperasikan teknologi baru secara aman juga meningkat. Inisiatif ini berhasil meningkatkan daya saing produk Maeswara di pasar.
Kata Kunci: eichhornia crassipes; teknologi pemipihan; produksi kerajinan; edukasi dan pelatihan; maeswara.
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The community service program focused on educating and training water hyacinth artisans at Maeswara Keranjang Basket, Kulonprogo-Yogyakarta, with the aim of increasing productivity and product quality. The primary focus of the activities was on the development and use of a flattening tool technology, which had previously been limited to manual processes. The program was conducted over four months, from April to July 2024, involving all workers, including the owner. The main activities included Focus Group Discussions, the design and fabrication of the flattening tool, as well as hands-on training sessions followed by performance evaluation. The target audience consisted of five individuals, including artisans and administrators. The training results demonstrated significant improvements in operational capabilities and productivity. Additionally, the workers’ ability to maintain and safely operate the new technology was enhanced. This initiative successfully increased the competitiveness of Maeswara's products in the market.
Keywords: eichhornia crassipes; flattening technology; craft production; education and training; maeswara.
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