The Cendana Group Assists SMAN 1 Tenggulun Students in Cultivating Mushrooms as a Learning Medium

A total of 29 students of class XI of SMA Negeri 1 Tenggulun visited the Cendana Group’s mushroom barn on April 29, 2026. This activity was facilitated by a teacher, Sri Utamy, who teaches Crafts and Entrepreneurship. The visit was part of an out-of-class learning process aimed at introducing students to hands-on mushroom cultivation practices.

Group Photo of SMAN 1 Tenggulun Students with the Cendana Group

Since early 2025, the Cendana Group has been actively cultivating oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) and currently has over 1,000 mushroom bags, which are used for group consumption and sold to local residents. In addition to providing a healthy food source for the group and surrounding residents, this activity also adds economic value to the group’s independence.

The Cendana Group welcomed the visit and eagerly shared their knowledge of mushroom cultivation with the wider community. The event served as an educational platform for oyster mushroom cultivation techniques, from introducing growing media to maintenance. This learning not only supported the Craft and Entrepreneurship curriculum by providing practical experience but also fostered students’ interest in developing business opportunities based on local potential in Sumber Makmur village, Aceh Tamiang.

Students of SMAN 1 Tenggulun with the Cendana Group Learn the Process of Mushroom Cultivation

Furthermore, SMAN 1 Tenggulun plans to incorporate oyster mushroom cultivation into related subjects. This activity is expected to provide students with hands-on experience in understanding production processes, business management, and the practical use of local resources.