Innovation in Diversification of Taro Processing into Sago Rangi as a Strategy to Increase the Economic Added Value of the Kemang Village Community
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Product innovation, taro sago rangi, community empowerment, economic added value, community serviceAbstract
This community service research aims to develop innovative processing of taro into sago rangi as an effort to increase the economic added value of the community in Kemang Village, Bogor Regency, through the Thematic Community Service Program (KKN). The method used was descriptive qualitative with a participatory approach, involving the community in the outreach, training, and evaluation processes. The results indicate that the community has a good understanding of the potential of taro as a raw material for value-added products. Most participants expressed high enthusiasm for producing sago rangi on a household scale. Despite challenges in marketing and packaging, these findings indicate a change in community behavior, with people now more confident in developing businesses based on local products. In conclusion, the innovative processing of taro into sago rangi has the potential to increase economic added value and create positive social change at the village level. Recommendations for further research include increasing community capacity in product marketing and packaging, as well as developing sustainable business models for taro-based businesses.References
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