Submitted Opportunity
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First we need water and a fence to protect the plants that we grow
Most of our wells have dried up and the lack of water in Bergnek has meant that growing things locally has been next to impossible. COVID and travel restrictions have made the situation increasingly hard. There is a borehole close to the land, but we will need to purchase a pump. Fencing is needed to keep livestock out and prevent theft.
Funds will also help to increase local skills and provide some employment. Skills will be developed as locals work in the gardens and keep you informed about what's going on. People employed through the funds wills work with apprentices, who will be paid through produce we grow.
This opportunity is by Community Food Garden.
What
What the funds will be used for.
| Item | Notes | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Secure fencing for a 100 meter square garden | The fence will secure the garden to reduce theft and keep animals out. | 1 |
| Install a water pump | We will drill a borehole and secure a water pump so we can access water needed to irrigate the land. | 1 |
| Build a pump house | The pump house will help keep the water pump safe and secure. | 1 |
| Produce Boxes | Produce from seedlings will be bundled into 1kg produce boxes. Some boxes will be donated to apprentices. The rest will sold for Rand, or Pi. | 1 |
How
Key production steps.
| Task | Notes | How Long |
|---|---|---|
| Replace pipes to borehole | This will be determined after meeting up with Piet and see the what can be salvaged from the pipes we already have | 1 day |
| Clear a borehole and install a water pump | This will be contracted to a company. | 1 Week |
| Build a pump house | This will be built by a local who grew up on a farm and will be able to build one the most cost effectively. | 3-4 Days (including time needed for the cement to dry) |
| Construct a composter / start composting. | Manure (mainly chicken feaces and organic food scraps) will be collected from the local area. Compost will be piled in the corner of the garden. | Ongoing |
| Construct the fence | This will begin by digging holes for the posts. | 3-4 Days |
| Develop gardening plan | As our knowledge and experience increases, permacultural methods for mixed planting will be used to reduce weeding and the need for fertilisers and pesticides. | Ongoing |
| Prepare topsoil and beds | Distribute compost, till the beds. | 1 Day |
| Plant seedlings | Observations will be used to develop the gardening plan. Planting will begin y weeks after we get project funds. | 1 Day |
| Gardening | Ongoing |
Amounts in ZAR.
Contracts
| Task/s | Who | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Installation of water pump (includes materials) | Rebora Meetse | 121,200 |
Materials
Labour: What
| Jobs | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Lead Gardener | Develops, updates and maintains a gardening and composting plan. Instructs and assists gardeners (workers and apprentices). |
| Gardeners | Create compost: collect manure and organic waste from the local area. Distribute compost and organic pesticide. Plant seedlings. Watering. Weeding. Plant management. |
| Lead Builder | Leads construction of the pump house, fence and composter. |
| Assistant Builder | Assists Lead Builder |
| Accountability Manager | Oversees and maintains accountability of project workers. |
| Produce Sales Director | Collects, distributes and sells produce boxes. Maintains a record of sales. |
Labour: Who
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