Rural Community Empowerment Model Through Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in Sumedang Regency

Abstract

Regional development is greatly influenced by climate change, population growth, urbanization, and industrialization, which affect food security conditions, particularly in terms of production dimensions and the conversion of agricultural land in rural areas. Mushroom cultivation has emerged as an alternative in agriculture, with the development of mushroom farming in Sumedang Regency experiencing an increase in productivity from 3,449 to 4,972/m². This research aims to describe the business opportunities of mushroom cultivation as a model for empowering rural communities in Sumedang Regency. The research method used is a mixed-method approach with data collection techniques through observation and interviews. The analysis technique employs formulas for calculating revenue, profit, and the Business Model Canvas. The results of the study indicate that independent production revenue amounts to Rp. 4,886,500 compared to the log purchasing system of Rp. 3,300,000, resulting in a difference of Rp. 1,586,500 per 1,000 logs, thus making independent log production more profitable than purchasing ready-to-harvest logs. 2) Mushroom cultivation training provides significant benefits to cultivation activities, as evidenced by the increase in cultivation competence, production quality, and income. 3) The community empowerment model offers solutions to alleviate poverty, unemployment, and increase income through a mushroom cultivation system that is integrated with local and regional actor networks. Conclusion: Mushroom cultivation serves as an alternative solution to address employment and economic issues in rural communities, supported by networking among stakeholders through a rural community empowerment model that can attract public interest and the development of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMdes) in entrepreneurial activities.