Increasing Community Awareness of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Production through Coconut Value Addition Training
Abstract
Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) is one form of student community engagement that aims to apply knowledge and skills while supporting the development of local potential. This community service activity was conducted in Rumbai Jaya Village, Kempas District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province, by utilizing coconut as a raw material for producing Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). The activity was motivated by the suboptimal utilization of coconuts into processed products with added use value and economic potential. This activity aimed to improve the community’s knowledge and skills in processing coconuts into VCO and to increase awareness of the productive and sustainable utilization of local resources. The method employed a participatory and applicative approach through several stages, namely observation, mapping, discussion, socialization, practice, evaluation, and follow-up. The observation and mapping stages were conducted to identify coconut potential, community needs, activity locations, and relevant parties who could be involved. The socialization stage involved delivering information about the potential of coconuts and VCO, followed by demonstrations and hands-on practice in producing VCO with the community. The results showed that participants gained knowledge about utilizing coconuts as raw materials for VCO and practical experience in understanding the basic processing stages. The activity also encouraged participation, interaction, and collaboration between students and the community. An increase in community income cannot yet be confirmed as a direct outcome because sales and profit measurements were not conducted. Nevertheless, the activity demonstrated opportunities for developing processed coconut products with added value. The sustainability of the program can be supported through further assistance in production, quality improvement, packaging, labeling, and VCO marketing.
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