Pembinaan Kelompok Ibu Rumah Tangga Di Kampung Minas Barat Kabupaten Siak Provinsi Riau

Abstract

Housewives have their own potential for economic development and improvement of family nutrition. African catfish is a fish that has a savory taste and has become part of the Riau community menu. On the other hand, these fish are relatively easy to cultivate, resistant to extreme environments even in narrow areas without the need for running water. This community service activities is aimed at fostering housewives to grow African catfish in drums, make their own catfish feed and process some of their harvest. The program was held in West Minas Village, Siak Regency, Riau Province by using direct demonstration method. The participants were taught how to make fish feed, cultivation of catfish and post-harvest activities. Starting from the formation of the group and the appointment of the chairman and secretary. Followed by face-to-face counseling activities, direct practice of making fish feed, preparation of growing containers, stocking the fish fry and cultivation implementation. Every participant provided with a 200 l drum, 300 fries and some catfish feed that they produce themselves. One unit of pellet making machine was handed over to this group. Monitoring activities carried out continuously every 2-3 weeks, either through direct visits or via telephone. The participants looked serious, enthusiastic and diligent in carrying out this program. Until the end of the fish activities have been harvested and consumed by family members themselves. Viewed from the perspective of strengthening the family economy and improving household nutrition, this activity is considered quite good and is expected to be emulated by other community members.