PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA DALEMAN MELALUI BUDIDAYA JAMUR TIRAM

Abstract

Daleman Village, located in Tulung Subdistrict, Klaten Regency, Central Java, is a center of aren flour industry that generates a significant amount of solid waste known as aren pulp. Improper disposal of this waste may cause environmental problems. To address this issue, the Research Group on Biological Resources from Universitas Sebelas Maret carried out a community service program aimed at utilizing aren pulp as a substrate for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sp.) cultivation. The program involved students and the local community through training activities that covered baglog preparation, sterilization techniques, inoculation of mushroom seeds, and maintenance until harvest. A total of 69 baglogs were successfully produced from a mixture of aren pulp, rice bran, and agricultural lime. The results showed good mycelium growth and successful harvests: the first and second harvests produced 1 kg of mushrooms each. These activities not only provided an effective solution for managing industrial waste but also improved the community’s knowledge and skills in mushroom cultivation. Furthermore, the program demonstrated the potential of aren pulp as a valuable resource that supports both environmental sustainability and community empowerment. This initiative can serve as a model for future waste management and rural economic development programs.