The Green Community: Developing Vertical Hydroponic Gardens on Limited Land to Strengthen Community Food Security

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This community service program was carried out by lecturers from Universitas Indraprasta PGRI Jakarta in collaboration with the residents of RW 08, Utan Kayu Village, Matraman District, East Jakarta. The community faced challenges related to the limited availability of residential yard space, which had not been optimally utilized for productive purposes. This program aimed to enhance community knowledge regarding the effective use of home yards to create greener, more productive, and economically valuable environments; to promote the cultivation of vegetables and plants for household consumption; and to improve community skills in effective cultivation and plant maintenance techniques. The program employed a participatory approach through community outreach, mentoring, training, hands-on practice, and collaborative problem-solving with the participants. The primary focus was the implementation of hydroponic cultivation on limited land as an efficient alternative farming method. Through this initiative, the community is expected to optimize the use of residential yard space, generate economic benefits, strengthen household food security, and contribute to the development of a greener, healthier, and more sustainable living environment.