APPLICATION OF BAMBOO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE ADDED VALUE IN LEGOK VILLAGE, BANTARKAWUNG DISTRICT

Sri Lestari; Gathot Heri Sudibyo; Devani Laksmi Indyastuti; Gita Fadila Fitriana

Sri Lestari Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Gathot Heri Sudibyo Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purbalingga, Indonesia
Devani Laksmi Indyastuti Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Gita Fadila Fitriana Department of Informatics, Faculty of Informatics, Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia

Abstract

Legok Village, District Bantarkawung, Brebes Regency, is facing problem poverty and welfare residents who affected 452 of 824 families. The lack of level of education which results in limited knowledge and skills self residents of Legok Village. On the other hand, there are potential source Power natural big that can cause mark economical that is abundance bamboo. Through the community service program community (PKM), a processing program was proposed bamboo for increase mark he added with apply technology. Activities This aiming for increase knowledge, skills, and income Legok Village Community in matter processing product bamboo. Expected results covers skill product confinement bamboo and furniture from bamboo. The implementation model uses a participatory approach with training and mentoring. This activity has been carried out through counseling and training on bamboo cages and furniture in June - September 2024, which was attended by village cadres. The training is expected to improve community skills in bamboo processing which can increase income.