Growing Food with Experience

 Summary of Sarah & Nurhayati (2024)

Background & Existing Knowledge
Urban food insecurity and poor dietary habits are pressing challenges. Organic cultivation at the family level can be a sustainable solution, especially when taught through experiential methods.

New Insights from This Study
✔ Experiential training improves urban families' food security.
✔ Behavioral shifts observed in dietary choices and consumption habits.
✔ Organic cultivation training boosted family finances and health awareness.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

Community-Based Initiatives
📌 Offer hands-on organic farming workshops in urban settings.
📌 Link training with sustainability, nutrition, and health goals.
📌 Encourage reflective practices to deepen learning.

Inclusive Adult Learning
📌 Use thematic experiential cycles for the learners.
📌 Facilitate peer exchange and knowledge sharing.
📌 Promote behavior change through real-life relevance.

Economic Empowerment
📌 Frame organic farming as a means for income generation.
📌 Equip the learners with skills for self-sufficiency.
📌 Integrate local food systems into the curriculum.

Conclusion
Experiential learning fosters not just knowledge but practical transformation—empowering urban communities to ensure food security through organic farming.

Reference
Sarah, S., & Nurhayati, S. (2024). Enhancing Family Food Security Through Experiential Learning-Based Training in Organic Food Cultivation. Jurnal Simki Pedagogia, 7(1), 84–94.

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Growing Food with Experience. Excellent Educator, 2(8), 2.