Local crop processing project FAA/apple and pear processing in kout na sumave 2016

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Summary The aim of the local crop harvesting and processing project is to gather crops from around the village Kout na Šumavě and process them into a variety of high quality products. "Results of our efforts" will be distributed among the people involved, the village community and part of them among the people interested in the project who would like to support it (legal scheme has to be developed and applied). Aiming for fair distribution is crucial. Priority is to manage the project in a such way that the community see it as a positive activity and would like it tp continue and develop in the years to come. Documentation based on the open source scheme and further promotion are important parts of this project.

Food Hacking Base Center (fhbc)

To run this project in an organized manner we need a base which we can use for multiple purposes. It will be place for organization of the project, data collection and evaluation using small multimedia center will happen there. It will serve as a storage for equipment and tools which are going to be used during the harvest, processing and post-processing phases (baskets, bags, ladders, boxes, fermentation vessels, bottles etc.). Part of the processing phase will take place there - if we manage to get shredder, press and drier they will be located and run there. Sample taking and storing will be done at this location so will be the post-processing phase which includes fermentation of the juices and drying the apples for example.

Basic Requirements

  • size - 50 square meters (5x10 m) of usable place should be sufficient for our needs
  • electricity - 16 Amps with 220V converter
  • water - we need running drinkable water and drainage, we should buy stainless steel sink
  • Internet connection

Multimedia center

The multimedia center will serve as to core for organizing the project, transfer of data to electronic version, processing of the data and sharing it online. Digital information like photos, audio and video will be all processed and shared there too.

  • 2-3x computers
  • 1x printer (multifunctional if possible)
  • wifi/Ethernet connection to Internet, local network
  • digital camera

Equipment&Tools

Here is list of equipment and tools suggested for the project, please have a look and comment!

Equipment for harvest

  • 2x ladders (1x 3-4 and 1x 4-5 m)
  • stepladder
  • 3-4 baskets (10-15 l volume)
  • 4-6 hooks for baskets (to hand on the ladder)
  • 3x small cutters (to cut some apples off the tree)
  • 20x bags (can take 25-50 kg in apples weight)
  • 20-50x boxes for storage of fruits (10-20 kg)
  • 20-30x boxes for storage of fruits (5-10 kg, one layer of fruits only)
  • car to collect the harvested fruits

Equipment for processing and post-processing

  • "bath tub" for washing fruits
  • sink to wash fruits and equipment
  • draining board for fruits after washing (made from euro pallets etc. just that the fruit doesn't go to boxes wet)
  • shredder for apples and pears, probably home made, small scale
  • press for apples and pears, probably home made, small scale (15-30 kg pressing capacity)
  • dehydrator - to make dried apples and pears
  • packing machine - to pack dried apples and pears
  • blending vessel (up to 100 l) stainless steel - blending pressed juices
  • autoclave/sterilizer - for preserving the products and sterilizing the equipment
  • vessels to store the juice for keeving
  • fermentation vessels - 6x 10 l; 6x 20 l; 2x 50l and 1-2x 100l
  • crates for bottles
  • glass bottles for both non fermented and fermented product, glass&plastic, usual top and swing top
  • caps for bottles - usual (beer style) and swing tops
  • filter, straining bags

General

  • it is likely we will need for the terrain electricity generator which can produce at least 2 kW


What is needed - If possible longer term safe storage of products in location would be favored (no temperatures under the freezing point). - transportation options: car or cart