INCREASING FAMILY ECONOMIC INCOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH UTILIZING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Dr. Nanik Hindaryatiningsih

Halu Oleo University

Abstract

The condition of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused people^s income to be reduced and unstable, so it is necessary to look for economic activities that increase income. Kaesabu Baru Village, Sorawolio District, Baubau City has a natural landscape and fertile agricultural land so it is very suitable if the home yard is used for organic vegetable plants and Toga (Family Medicinal Plants). Women have potential in the utilization and management of environmental resources, so it is time for women to play a role in increasing family income. Various programs, one of which can be implemented by women in an effort to improve family welfare, especially in the food sector, is to optimize the use of the yard to meet the family^s daily nutritional and medicinal needs, and if production exceeds the need for produce or plants can be sold to increase family income. . The program for planting and utilizing environmental resources, namely house yards, among others, provides (1) counseling on optimizing home gardens, plant cultivation, benefits of vegetable crops and TOGA- (2) Delivery of seeds/vegetables and TOGA seeds (3) Financial management of sales proceeds from the processing of TOGA plants and vegetables and (4) marketing strategies to the public or consumers in need.

Keywords: Organic Vegetables, Toga Crops, Income

Topic: Accounting and Finance