V. Sri Harjati Suhardi
Merang fungus cultivation "Kentong Mandiri" is one of the small-scale household businesses located in Kentong Village, Cepu District, Blora Regency, Central Java. This effort stands or starts in November 2019. The establishment of this Merang mushroom business is motivated by the existence of the Merang Mushroom Cultivation Program from ITB and the potential of the market, natural resources, and HR in the village. At present the new farmer group can produce very little amount of mushrooms, seeing from a very promising advantage and potential market share that is highly developed will request Merang Mushrooms, especially residents around the place of business and other traditional markets in Cepu District. The purpose of this program is to carry out the business of fungus cultivation by making assistance in the manufacture of fungal kumbung ready to use to increase production output continuously and to improve the household economy of Kentong Village and its surroundings. Activities conducted include debriefing and administration of making infrastructure facilities, namely making kumbung, media, and pasteurization places. In addition, coaching is also carried out related to the development of Merang mushroom business, program evaluation, and monitoring Merang mushroom cultivation.
Publicity
. Increasing insight related to fungal cultivation. Insights that have can be used to develop the potential of Blora villages related to Merang Mushroom Agriculture whose market demand is increasing. The benefits obtained from the sale of Merang mushrooms will increase the income of Blora villages so that they can become independent villages.