Demonstration and Training Center Update_Mid-Feb 2013
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Demonstration and Training Center Update
Mock-up of Project
New Work on the Project, Feb 2013Phase 4
Construction of greenhouse to raise crops in a protected environment
For an overview of the demonstration and training center project click the following link: http://manoamano.org/blog/demonstration-and-training-center-in-el-abra/
Step 1: measuring and digging holes
Step 2: Planting treated posts
Measuring and cutting wooden beams
Step 3: Building the Greenhouse structure
Fitting and nailing the roof
Step 4: Completing the interior structure
Cutting and fitting beams and posts
Measuring and cutting the Agrofilm
Step 5: Placing and fastening the Agrofilm
Cutting protective strips from left-over plastic from ponds and recycling them for use in attaching the covering of the
green house
Extending and fastening the Agrofilm to the roof and sides
Cutting, extending and fastening the Agrofilm to the front panel
Constructing the door
Step 6: Constructing and placing the door
Installing hinges for the door
Placing the door
Step 7: Fastening the base of the green house
Completed Green House
Phase 5: Planting
• After fertilizing, plowing, raking, breaking up sod and leveling, more organic material was spread on the land in order to proceed with the plantings and transplants of various crops.
• In addition, holes were dug for the shade and fruit trees that will continue to form segments of planting.
Spreading manure
Digging holes for rows of trees among sections of plantings
Planting onions
Planting lima beans
Planting a mixture of corn, peas and squash
Seeds used
Planting carrots
First completed planting bed
Other Activities
Final Finishing of Ponds
• Beause of rain, the ponds began to accumulate water before they were completely finished.
• To finish them, a human chain was formed in which all cooperated to extract water.
• Then the rain damage to the wall was repaired and a protective plastic was installed to protect the lining.
• Next the impermeable liner was installed.• The pond was then filled to mold the plastic.• Finally, a channel was constructed to secure the liner.
Human chain to extract rain water from the pond
Repairing the walls and placing the protective plastic
Installation of the impermeable liner
Filling the pond to mold the plastic
Building the canal to secure the liner
Completed Pond
Unloading material
The construction of the perimeter wall continues
Placing support beams
Installing the siding
Plants in the shaded area
• After marking and preparing beds, various vegetables were planted including:– Cilantro– Radishes– Cabbage– Lettuce– Spinach
Watering lettuce in the semi-shaded area
Beds in the semi-shaded area 12 days after planting
Now the Agro-Ecological Training Center (CEA, by its initials in Spanish) has more to show visitors!