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In an effort to enhance the local economy, residents of Malangbong in Garut have been trained to produce crispy kangkung (water spinach) chips. This initiative, spearheaded by the Volunteer Coordinator of the Garut Volunteer Group (GMP), Mamad Komarudin, aims to empower farmers under the GMP’s guidance and benefit the community. The article highlights the inauguration of a kangkung chip production facility, the training provided to farmers, and the potential economic impact of this endeavor.
According to the latest data from local sources, the GMP has equipped the production facility with all the necessary equipment for chip manufacturing, packaging, and marketing. Mamad Komarudin assures the farmers and community members that they will receive support in all aspects of chip production, including management, marketing, permits, and halal certification.
During the inauguration event, the GMP organized training sessions conducted by industry professionals, where participants, including local women, learned the theory and practical skills of vegetable chip production. The training encompassed various stages, from processing the raw materials to frying, drying, and packaging the finished products for sale.
Mamad further explained that the production facility will process various vegetables, such as kangkung, bayam (spinach), and others. The aim of this initiative is to teach farmers how to effectively manage and monetize their agricultural produce, thereby stimulating the local economy and benefiting the GMP-supported farmer groups.
Ujang Zaenuddin, the Chairman of the GMP Farmer Group, emphasized their efforts to transform idle land into productive farmland by cultivating vegetables. He highlighted that now, thanks to the GMP’s support, not only farmers but also the wider community in Garut can make kangkung and bayam chips using locally grown produce.
The establishment of the kangkung chip production facility and the training provided to farmers in Malangbong, Garut, represent an important step toward boosting the local economy and empowering the community. By harnessing the potential of agricultural resources and adding value through chip production, farmers can improve their livelihoods while contributing to the economic growth of the region.
