Implementation of Urban Farming to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sampangan Sub-District

Abstract

Indonesia's food availability is threatened with a crisis and it will affect food security, especially in the big cities. Semarang City has created a program to increase agricultural activity named “Ayo Nandur” (Let’s Garden). This program aims to improve community planting habits and maintain food security. The aim of this research is to find out the implementation of urban farming in Sampangan Sub-district, namely in Puspitasari Women Farming Group (KWT) and Mina Garden Spirit Farming Group. The population in this research includes Head of Sampangan Sub-district, urban farming administrators, and the people involved in the urban farming activities in the area. This study uses a purposive sampling. The data was compiled using the method of observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results of this research show that the role of urban farming is very important since it is able to create urban agricultural areas with the principle of using environmentally friendly yards to fulfill family nutrition, increase income, and improve welfare through community participation, as well as strengthening groups to become strong and independent organizations. Keywords: Urban Farming, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)