Tekfarms

GOAL:  To integrate Tekfarm concepts in workable, experimental ways for open real world development.

HOW:  Five trips, five diverse regions worldwide seeking alternative energy systems and digital communication tools.

Volunteer teams working with local leaders to integrate new technologies relevant and scalable for their region and needs.

TASKS: 

• Plan five journeys for the AMO team and volunteers in various rooted communities.
• Build the Second Life model Tekfarm during proof of concept phase, summer-fall 2008 on AMO Island.
• Help volunteers plug into tekfarm opportunities around the world for testing and open development.

EXPERIENCE:  Village planners will get a menu of options to pick from along with easy to use solutions for financing their new energy production programs, a planning phase followed by implementation and follow-up via wiki.

TIMELINE: 

•  Proof of concept August 2008
•  Journeys begin fall 2008 - summer 2009.  Documentary captures in process throughout each expedition.
•  First draft checks end of summer 2009.  
•  Additional production journeys and followup video/communications through late 2009-2010.

RESOURCES and PARTNERS:  

• Solar panel manufacturing system template
• Solar installation, energy and LED systems with Toyshoppe Productions
• Biofuels farming assistance
• Water purification systems through Playpumps,
• Organic agriculture and seeds from
• Computers and software donated by Techsoup/Compumentor and technology partners
• Additional connectivity equipment (sources?)
• Disaster planning and mobile design by How to Live Wiki/Vinay Gupta, Toyshoppe Productions/Brent Heyning

DELIVERABLES:  Video and print document with detailed training guide for the establishment of DIY Tekfarms for any region released late 2009.

PROCESS:  Helping people be resourceful no matter what is available, we source global solutions and look locally for best practices to integrate into working community systems for power, communication and education.

SCOPE:  Integrating alternative energy systems, digital communication tools and local broadcast methods for regenerative energy production and long term village viability.

ENERGY:  Water, solar and human powered alternatives including biofuels, hydrogen and other hybrid technologies as region appropriate.

DEADLINE:  First documentary cuts summer 2009, full report due end of 2009.

 

COMMUNICATION PLAN:

Wiki

Email

Skype Conferences 

Second Life Connections

Who	When I can meet
In Kenzo	Friday mornings

 

30 SECOND STORY

Currently half of the people on this planet die of poverty, because they do not have basic access to resources.

* Starvation and food/water borne diseases  * Smoke inhalation from indoor cooking fires 

Simple things contribute to over 30 million deaths a year.

 

Open technology can prevent half of global death -- can we prevent several holocausts a year by sharing open technology?

 

http://www.globalswadeshi.net/forum/topic/show?id=2097821%3ATopic%3A1941  A video with Vinay Gupta of http://howtolivewiki.com

 

http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/   Model communities, other examples welcome at http://amoration.pbwiki.com/Tekfarms

 

How do we do it together?

Build out these models, document and blog thoroughly, work with projects like disastr.org .... we are currently building a widget that will search for basic human services by zip code, one click anywhere to food, shelter and medical care.  We're doing this as a simple google tool under the Transitions project, a virtual team working on homelessness

 

Microgeneration:  Look for the book "Small is Profitable" for generating new models for villages and small city/towns.  Size is essential in scalability, the hexayurt is a prime example of making a process simple for anyone to pick up on around the world.  Open appropriate technology groups under the GPL or similar protections publish openly, simply.   Mobile technologies are key: simple search and communication.

 

Water Purification:  Many simple tools can be scaled easily in conjunction with solar projects.  Best practices, companies to partner with for scalability?

 

Gardening!   Increase food supply = increased food security = prosperity and happiness.  Add your favorite links here.

 

Open appropriate technology groups under the GPL or similar protections. 

Mobile technologies are key: simple search and communication designed throughout.

 

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