Semarang, November 3, 2024 – UNDIP Thematic Community Service (Kuliah Kerja Nyata / KKN) students conducted a socialization event on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot farming with the participation of boarding school administrators, student representatives, and canteen managers. The event, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Santri’s Dormitory Hall of Asshodiqiyah Islamic Boarding School, aimed to introduce innovative organic waste management techniques through maggot farming.
The socialization was led by Adzkian Fairushoum Siqhny, a Thematic KKN student from the Faculty of Public Health UNDIP, who explained the importance of managing organic waste using maggots or the larvae of Black Soldier Flies (BSF). Maggot farming is not only environmentally friendly but also economically beneficial, offering alternatives for animal and fish feed production.
In his presentation, Adzkian highlighted the role of the santri health cadres as pioneers of this initiative. “We hope the santri health cadres can act as agents of change, leading the implementation of maggot farming in the boarding school so that all students can actively participate in the future,” he stated.
The event began with an introduction to the life cycle of larvae, followed by an explanation of the farming process. Participants engaged in discussions about the long-term benefits of this program, including improvements in the environmental health of the boarding school and potential economic opportunities. Leaflets on maggot farming were also distributed to ensure the information was easily understood.
The enthusiasm of the students was evident during the question-and-answer session and a brief hands-on practice of converting organic waste into maggot farming media. They were particularly excited to observe and feed the maggots housed in boxes brought to the event.
“This activity is exciting because it’s our first time seeing BSF maggots, and it’s beneficial as it allows us to manage the boarding school’s organic waste and generate additional income,” said one of the boarding school administrators.
With this socialization, it is hoped that all students at Asshodiqiyah Islamic Boarding School will widely adopt maggot farming. The initiative not only addresses organic waste management issues but also opens up opportunities for creative economic development within the boarding school community.
