The second group spent their time with the Women Farmers Group or KWT. In this session, members introduced the background of hydroponic farming, the use of planting media such as rockwool and hidroton, and the basic workings of NFT and DFT systems. Students watched demonstrations of vegetable planting, especially pakcoy, and harvested hydroponic produce including pakcoy, caisim, and lettuce.

KWT members also shared their diverse farming methods, ranging from organic and inorganic soil cultivation to traditional planting techniques and various forms of urban farming, such as garden towel arrangements, rain forest vertical gardens, and hydroponic systems supported by IoT tools that help regulate humidity and pH. Once the first set of activities was completed, both groups exchanged locations so that all students could experience each component of the program.

Before lunchtime, participants cleaned up after getting muddy in the fields. Lunch featured Sundanese dishes like nasi liwet, karedok, and lalapan, giving them the opportunity to enjoy local flavors.

After the Friday prayer break, the group continued with a workshop on producing compost fertilizer from goat manure and a demonstration of rice seed selection. During the seed selection session, students learned how the floating egg method is used to separate high-quality seeds from those that are less viable.

“This was so much fun, everything felt new and exciting.” — SUSS Student

At the end of the visit, participants shared their impressions of the day. One student remarked, “This was so much fun, everything felt new and exciting.” The day offered a meaningful look into village-based agriculture and strengthened the participants’ understanding of how food production depends on community knowledge, environmental awareness, and local traditions.

FEMA BERDEDIKASI

SUMBER :FEMA X SUSS Team .