Transformasi Kapasitas Petani Melalui Pelatihan Finebubble: Kajian Empiris Pada Komunitas Desa Cendikia ICMI Di Desa Sadeng Kolot

Abstract

This community engagement initiative examines the transformation of farmers’ capacity following training on finebubble technology implemented in Desa Cendikia ICMI, Sadeng Kolot Village, Bogor Regency. The program sought to strengthen farmers’ competencies in water quality management for hydroponic and aquaculture systems through the application of finebubble-based denitrification. The evaluation employed a pre-post test design to assess changes in technical knowledge, complemented by a Likert-scale instrument capturing perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention to adopt the technology. Findings reveal a 9.5% improvement in knowledge, with substantial gains among participants possessing lower initial literacy. Participants viewed the technology as highly easy to use (mean 3.4), beneficial (3.2), and strongly motivating for adoption (3.3). These results demonstrate that context-appropriate technological training can significantly enhance technical literacy, foster innovation readiness, and contribute to the advancement of modern agribusiness at the village level.