Pemanfaatan Potensi Lokal Desa Gadon Melalui Pengolahan Limbah Kotoran Ayam Menjadi Pupuk Organik

Abstract

Chicken manure waste generated by small-scale poultry farming is frequently left unmanaged, resulting in environmental pollution and persistent odor problems, despite its high nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content that makes it suitable for organic fertilizer production. In Gadon Village, Cepu Subdistrict, Blora Regency, poultry farmers have not optimally processed this waste, leading to continued environmental contamination and dependence on chemical fertilizers. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of Gadon Village residents in converting chicken manure into organic fertilizer through an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, implemented in four stages: discovery (field observation and identification of local waste potential), dream (community discussions to explore residents' expectations and priorities regarding waste management), design (participatory formulation of the fertilizer production plan involving KKN students, the field supervisor, and village officials, with material selection based on recommendations from local resource persons), and destiny (outreach, material delivery by a resource person, and evaluation). The implementation faced several constraints, including limited processing time, unpleasant odor during the fermentation process, and limited availability of supporting materials. The result showed that 11 of 15 participants (73.33%) were able to explain the benefits and stages of organic fertilizer production after the outreach session. The fertilizer produced was subsequently tested on stevia seedlings as a practical demonstration of its application. These findings indicate that an asset-based approach can encourage rural communities to manage livestock waste independently and sustainably, with the program planned to continue through the expansion of organic fertilizer production and the establishment of a community-based production group.