Students of SMPN 285 Jakarta were given

Urban farming provides many benefits

urban farming training and collective harvesting at the ship docking yard on Untung Jawa Island, South Seribu Islands Sub-district.

Seribu Islanda Maritime, Agriculture, and Food Security Sub-agency's Food Security Section Head, Parsan said the urban farming training was participated by 25 people from SMPN 285.

"It is one of the Seribu Islands KPKP Sub-agency's programs regarding urban farming academy, which is provided to all levels of society, including pupils, students, activists and the general public," he expressed, Tuesday (1/9).

He explained the initial urban farming material provided was a basic understanding of urban farming, which can be done using hydroponic techniques.

Besides being educated on urban farming, dozens of students were also invited to harvest water spinach together. They were also given the harvest to increase motivation and joy.

"The total water spinach harvested was 47 kilograms. For students, part of the harvest is distributed to docking officers and local residents," he explained.

By doing so, students were also socialized about the importance of consuming vegetables for health.

"Urban farming provides many benefits, including reforestation and food security. By being given this material, they will gain new knowledge and can apply it in their own home environment," he hoped.

Farhan Abizar (14), felt happy to gain new knowledge and experience harvesting water spinach. Vegetables are very important to consume, as they are rich in nutrients that are beneficial for health.

"Very happy, able to learn and bring home the results. I'll give these vegetables to Mother to process by the way. Thank you to the KPKP Sub-agency," he admitted.