A Call to Action in Revolutionizing Student Mindsets: Empowering Environmental Consciousness Through Organic Farming Practices
Abstrak
This community service project was initiated in response to the growing concern about declining environmental awareness among high school students and the urgent need for sustainable practices. Given the limited study on effective interventions to foster environmental consciousness in this demographic, this study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the impact of a comprehensive organic farming program. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess changes in students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Results indicated a significant increase in students’ understanding of organic farming principles, a positive shift in their attitudes towards sustainability, and a heightened sense of agency to implement sustainable practices daily. These findings highlight the potential of experiential learning and community engagement in promoting environmental stewardship among youth. Implications for educational policy, community development, and future study are discussed.
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Campera, M., Budiadi, B., Adinda, E., Ahmad, N., Balestri, M., Hedger, K., Imron, M. A., Manson, S., Nijman, V., & Nekaris, K. A. I. A. I. (2021). Fostering a Wildlife-Friendly Program for Sustainable Coffee Farming: The Case of Small-Holder Farmers in Indonesia. Land, 10(2), 121. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10020121
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Cvetkovi?, V. M., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A., Luki?, T., & Grozdani?, G. (2024). Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia. Open Geosciences, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2022-0669
Escobar, C. T., Marchesini, R., Soares, M. de F. de S., Ramos, C. A. S., Batista, M. da C., & de Melo, P. A. B. (2024). Environmental Education in Schools: Challenges and Innovative Practices. ARACÊ, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.56238/arev6n3-061
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Liang, C., Ding, J., & Lee, E.-S. (2024). Exploring the Influence of Green Product Attributes on Consumer Perceived Value and Purchase Intention: Taking Green Household Appliances as an Example. Korea International Trade Research Institute, 20(2), 23–38. https://doi.org/10.16980/jitc.20.2.202404.23
Maureen, E. Q., Jeric MAEd, T., Realyn, T., & Creslyn, O. (2024). Environmental Stewardship Towards Sustainable Lifestyle of College of Teacher Education Students. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, 10(1), 42–56. https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no1.2024.pg42.56
Panday, D., Bhusal, N., Das, S., & Ghalehgolabbehbahani, A. (2024). Rooted in Nature: The Rise, Challenges, and Potential of Organic Farming and Fertilizers in Agroecosystems. Sustainability, 16(4), 1530. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041530
Putra, N. R., Yustisia, Y., Heryanto, R. B., Asmaliyah, A., Miswarti, M., Rizkiyah, D. N., Yunus, M. A. C., Irianto, I., Qomariyah, L., & Rohman, G. A. N. (2023). Advancements and challenges in green extraction techniques for Indonesian natural products: A review. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 46, 88–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajce.2023.08.002
Rahmania, T. (2024). Exploring school environmental psychology in children and adolescents: The influence of environmental and psychosocial factors on sustainable behavior in Indonesia. Heliyon, 10(18), e37881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37881
Setiawan, H., Koosbandiah Surtikanti, H., Kusnadi, K., & Riandi, R. (2023). Sustainability Awareness, Engagement, and Perception of Indonesian High School Students during Sustainability Project Based Learning Implementation in Biology Education. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 9(6), 4227–4236. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v9i6.3971
Sulfa, D. M., Suwono, H., & Husamah, H. (2024). Human connection with nature improves well-being and pro-environmental behavior: A literature review. JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 10(2), 698–713. https://doi.org/10.22219/jpbi.v10i2.32674
Yuniwati, E. D., & Arshad, E. I. (2024). Utilizing university food gardens as an instructional tool for teaching horticulture: Gaining insights from project experience. AMCA Journal of Community Development, 4(1), 01–09. https://doi.org/10.51773/ajcd.v4i1.317
Zarate, M. del C. L., Cruz-Montero, J. M., & Pita, M. M. C. (2024). Ecological sustainability program in the development of environmental awareness of high school students. Universidad Ciencia y Tecnología, 28(Special), 351–360. https://doi.org/10.47460/uct.v28iSpecial.834
