Oyster Mushroom Training Boosts Economic Independence in East Mandiangin Village
Banjar Regency – The Student Organization Capacity Building Program (PPK Ormawa) of the IAAS LC of Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) held a training session on oyster mushroom growing media (baglog) production in East Mandiangin Village, Karang Intan District, Banjar Regency. The three-day training, from August 22 to 24, 2025, met with high enthusiasm from the local community.
The training took place in the yard of the Village Secretary’s house and was attended by enthusiastic residents. On the first day, participants learned how to make baglogs from sawdust, bran, and lime. Residents actively participated and helped each other ensure each baglog was formed properly.
The second day included sterilization of the baglogs through eight hours of steaming and experimenting with new innovations using rice husks. During the training, residents and students also cleaned the inoculation room for the mushroom seedling planting stage.
On the third day, the prepared baglogs were transferred to the inoculation room and hygienically inserted with mushroom spawn. Afterward, the baglogs were stored for three to four weeks until the mycelium completely covered the baglogs.
One participant expressed the benefits of this activity. “This training is very useful. We now know how to make baglogs and hope to turn it into a new business to increase our income,” he said.
According to the PPK Ormawa IAAS LC ULM Team, this activity was not merely a transfer of knowledge but also a strategic step to open up sustainable agribusiness opportunities based on local potential. Oyster mushrooms were chosen as a commodity because they have significant potential for development in the village.
With the skills gained by the community, the IAAS LC ULM team hopes that oyster mushroom cultivation can become a foundation for village economic independence and make a real contribution to sustainable development.
