Vegetable Cultivation as A Solution to The Problem of Poverty in Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: The increasing number of poor people in urban areas always creates new problems in society. So there is a need for solutions from various fields, both in the economic, social, environmental, and climate change fields. This research found one way that planting vegetables in the yard is considered a solution to the problem of poverty. Theoretical framework: This research found a plan for planting vegetables in the yard to be a guide for those who are interested in carrying it out. By planting vegetables in the yard of the house, it is considered that the problem of poverty in the city can be slightly resolved. Method: This study uses a qualitative method. 83 research informants were low-income residents of the slum area of Medan City, and literature data about strategies for overcoming poverty through gardening in the yard of the house further strengthened this data collection. Results and conclusion: The results of this study found that planting vegetables in the yard can contribute to overcoming problems of income, purchasing power, nutrition, health, environmental sanitation, and climate change. Implications of the research: So research on vegetable cultivation is considered one of the strategies for overcoming the problems of malnutrition and poverty. Originality/value: This research will be a lesson on how to independently carry out a planting system in your own yard.