Empowering Coffee Farmer Groups Through Post-Harvest Standardization and Business Management In Belantih Village, Kintamani

Abstract

Abstract
Coffee farming is an important source of livelihood in Belantih Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, yet farmer groups continue to face constraints in post-harvest handling, product quality standardization, business administration, and market development. This community service program aimed to strengthen the capacity of the Karsa Nadi and Sarwa Ada Coffee Farmer Groups through post-harvest standardization, application of appropriate technology, and basic business management. The program used a participatory approach consisting of coordination and problem identification, training, technology application and mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability planning. Training covered selective harvesting, sorting, fermentation, washing, drying, storage, quality control, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation, simple financial recording, production cost management, and group administration. The first-year implementation produced several initial outcomes: participants demonstrated improved understanding of post-harvest practices, a coffee-processing SOP began to be applied, simple business records were introduced, member participation became more coordinated, and technical mentoring was conducted periodically. The program also facilitated knowledge and technology transfer by combining instruction, demonstration, field practice, and continued assistance. Although consistent application of the SOP and business-management system still requires further mentoring, the initial results indicate that participatory capacity building can establish a practical foundation for improving product quality, managerial discipline, and the long-term competitiveness of community-based coffee enterprises. Future activities should focus on production capacity, quality consistency, branding, digital marketing, institutional strengthening, and wider market access.