Utilization of Yard for Vegetable Cultivation as an Effort to Prevent the Impact of Climate Change

Abstract

The utilization of yards for vegetable cultivation is an effort to prevent the impact of climate change. The purpose of the service is to make verticulture an alternative to the limited land owned by the community and the limited water supply for vegetable cultivation. The service activities were carried out in the yards of Krapyak Village residents in Pekalongan City. The problem faced was tidal flooding which has a major impact on the people of Pekalongan, especially those living in coastal areas. Moreover, tidal flooding in coastal areas is exacerbated by rainwater inundation and flood submissions. The Innovation Technology Package is a plant cultivation system that is carried out vertically or at multiple levels using bamboo so that it is environmentally friendly. This method involves counseling and training by the service team. The activities carried out were 1) socialization and training in making verticulture 2) training in the use of planting media; 3) seed sowing training; 4) planting training on verticulture; 5) plant care training, and 6) making compost houses and composting training. The results of the service show that the program was carried out well. There has been an increase in community skills for cultivating verticulture techniques and compost production. The level of community participation was high, with attendance at each activity reaching 90%.