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Probolinggo Regency is one of the centers of shallot production in East Java, but farmers in this region still face the challenge of low added value due to their dependence on the sale of fresh products. This community service activity aims to empower farmer groups through training in the diversification of processed shallot products in order to increase sales value and economic independence. The article was written using a qualitative approach with four main stages: socialization and mapping of farmer groups, practical training in making fried onions, onion oil, and shallot powder, business assistance, and evaluation and monitoring. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the technical skills, managerial understanding, and entrepreneurial motivation of the participants. The processed products have potential in local and digital markets and encourage the formation of community-based micro-business units. The evaluation results show an increase in participants knowledge and skills. This activity proves that practice-based training and intensive mentoring can be effective strategies in empowering farmers and developing the local economy. This model has the potential to be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics.

The training program for shallot farmers in Probolinggo Regency has proven to be an effective strategy for improving farmer welfare.The program focused on transferring post-harvest processing technology into high-value products like fried shallots, onion powder, and shallot oil, addressing the farmers vulnerability to fluctuating market prices of raw bulbs.Solidarity within the farmer groups fostered a safe environment for innovation and risk-taking, enabling them to explore new market opportunities.Ultimately, this initiative strengthens the local economy and reinforces the role of agriculture in national development.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, beberapa saran penelitian lanjutan dapat diajukan. Pertama, perlu dilakukan studi lebih mendalam mengenai rantai nilai produk olahan bawang merah, termasuk analisis biaya-manfaat dari setiap tahapan produksi dan pemasaran untuk mengidentifikasi potensi peningkatan efisiensi. Kedua, penelitian selanjutnya dapat fokus pada pengembangan strategi pemasaran digital yang lebih efektif, khususnya dengan memanfaatkan platform e-commerce dan media sosial untuk menjangkau pasar yang lebih luas, serta mengukur dampak strategi tersebut terhadap peningkatan pendapatan petani. Ketiga, penting untuk mengkaji faktor-faktor sosial dan budaya yang mempengaruhi adopsi teknologi pengolahan bawang merah oleh petani, termasuk peran pengetahuan lokal, kepercayaan, dan jaringan sosial, guna merancang program pelatihan dan pendampingan yang lebih sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik masyarakat setempat. Penelitian-penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam upaya meningkatkan kesejahteraan petani bawang merah dan mengembangkan potensi agribisnis di Indonesia.

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