Budikdamber (Budidaya Ikan dalam Ember): Upaya Peningkatan Ketahanan Pangan dalam Mencapai Zero Stunting di Desa Panduman, Kabupaten Jember

Budikdamber (Fish Cultivation in Buckets): Efforts to Improve Food Security in Achieving Zero Stunting in Panduman Village, Jember Regency

Abstract

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth among under-five children caused by chronic malnutrition and repeated infections during the first 1,000 Days of Life. Panduman Village is one of the villages still facing the malnutrition issue of stunting. One preventive measure to address stunting is encouraging community food security, particularly in meeting animal protein requirements. Catfish is a local food source that is high in protein, affordable, and can be processed into various dishes. Catfish Cultivation in Buckets (Budikdamber) offers a creative solution for fulfilling the community's animal protein requirements to address stunting. This community service activity aims to enhance the community's knowledge and skills in practicing Budikdamber to improve food security and achieve zero stunting. The methods used include lectures and hands-on training in Budikdamber techniques. The program focuses on cultivating catfish and water spinach in buckets. This activity was carried out in July 2024, targeting women of childbearing age in Panduman Village. The outcome of this program showed that participants gained an understanding of and the ability to practice Budikdamber techniques. Participants were enthusiastic throughout the entire process. Monitoring and evaluation conducted the following month revealed that the catfish continued to grow well.