Jakarta, Warganet – The East Jakarta Administration is promoting urban farming in schools as part of its effort to improve students’ productive activities while strengthening character education. According to the official website of the East Jakarta Administration, the initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the East Jakarta School Principals Communication Forum (FKKS).
The initiative was highlighted by East Jakarta Food Security, Marine Affairs and Agriculture Agency (KPKP) Head Taufik Yulianto during the FKKS Roadshow at SMAN 14 Jakarta in Kramat Jati on Tuesday (July 28).
Taufik said urban farming is expected to benefit not only students but also teachers, school principals, school committees, and surrounding communities by making better use of available land for agriculture, fisheries, and agricultural processing.
“We hope our presence in schools will provide positive contributions to students, school committees, principals, and the surrounding community, particularly in utilizing available land for agriculture, fisheries, and agricultural processing,” he said.
He added that urban farming offers students a productive activity alongside formal education. The agency has also mapped schools with the potential to develop urban farming programs while gathering input on cultivation technology, marketing strategies, and capacity building for teachers and students.
“Previously, we held Focus Group Discussions involving schools, the central and regional governments, businesses, and the media. This was followed by coordination meetings and workshops attended by schools across East Jakarta. We are grateful for the enthusiastic response and hope this marks a strong beginning,” Taufik said.
The administration plans to establish one model school in each district as a pilot project for urban farming, supported by technical assistance and training.
Meanwhile, FKKS East Jakarta Chairman Syamsul Bahri said the roadshow, which has now reached its ninth of ten districts, also addresses waste management, student brawls, bullying prevention, and overall school development.
“Through this roadshow with the Public Order Agency and the National Unity and Politics Agency, we are working to reduce student brawls and bullying. We will also collaborate with the KPKP and the National Narcotics Agency to strengthen student development programs,” he said.
FKKS aims to expand the program to all education levels, from kindergarten to vocational high schools across East Jakarta.
“God willing, we will implement it equally across all schools without discrimination, as long as they are part of the education system,” he concluded.
