The Community Service-Learning Program (KKN-PPM) Period II 2025 of Universitas Gadjah Mada was carried out by all students of the 2022 cohort across various regions in Indonesia. One of the Agricultural Microbiology students, Selvina Ratna, participated as a member of the Bromo Bestari Team, which conducted community service in Gubugklakah Village, Poncokusumo Subdistrict, Malang Regency, East Java. Through this program, Selvina gained valuable new experiences and had the opportunity to directly apply the knowledge she had acquired during her studies. The KKN location, a village known for its fertile land and as a gateway to Mount Bromo’s tourist route, also provided Selvina with the chance to better understand the local community, cultural activities, and the untapped potential of local resources through interdisciplinary collaboration.
During the 50-day program, Selvina engaged with the residents of Gubugklakah Village, most of whom are farmers. Based on her observations, she designed several work programs focusing on microbiology, nutrition, and community empowerment. These included the utilization of cassava peel waste as an alternative planting medium (cassavapeat), nutrition education through the “My Plate” campaign at Gubugklakah State Elementary School 1 involving elementary students, and the empowerment of dairy product processing through yogurt-making.
Selvina delivered education to the community using leaflets/posters, hands-on practice, and by providing product samples. For elementary students, she also offered study assistance on school materials and introduced them to local commodity crops. She noted that both the community and students were very enthusiastic about these programs, consistently offering their support in terms of time and resources.
Thus, this KKN program became a tangible avenue for students to contribute while learning the values of mutual cooperation, care, and collaboration—ultimately fostering community welfare and promoting the sustainability of local resources. This initiative also supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).