Re: low tech draft
Karl Schwingel
> Hey Y'all,
> North Wind Renewable Energy (NWRE) is looking toward developing a line
> of low tech products.
> I'm looking for suggestions that would dovetail with a NWRE Low-tech
> equipment mission.
>
> Products would he human/animal powered or have the ability to be human
> or animal powered. flexability is key.
> things for the processing of food, fuel, or energy are tops on the list.
>
> Current things on the list are:
>
> * Small Scale Oil Press, could be powered by hand crank, pedal
> power, electric motor, etc.
>
> * Apple Grinder/press
>
> * Bio char stove/charcoal wood gasification stove
>
> * Manual seeder, walk behind type.
>
> * mechanized compost turner? possibly diesel or electric
> powered? roadable.
>
> perhaps some of these things are larger than we're looking to go, but
> we'd love to compile a list of things that would be appealing to the
> sustainability, local ag and food production communities. This is an
> opportunity to tell us what you would love to be able to buy, but
> can't, or would love to cost less, or be made locally that would make
> your life better and more sustainable. Larger items could be built
> one-off, and used/owned/rented cooperatively.
>
> our initial forays will be low tech and smallish, but to grow as our
> capacities grow, so tell us what you want no matter how ambitious.
>
> If there is something on the market that you like but could be made
> better (more repairable, more durable, more functional?), cheaper, or
> more locally than what's currently available, we'd like to hear about it.
Karl Schwingel
NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer�
North Wind Renewable Energy LLC.
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John Sheffy
Hi All,
We had an intern drop out of the internship program this week and we now have another position open. It is with the new Hidden Creek CSA Farm in Marshfield. It is the second year of the CSA. It is operated by the non-profit Opportunity Development Center (ODC) that provides jobs and skill building for developmentally disabled adults. Last year their CSA had 25 members/shares and this year are expanding to 60 and adding poultry and other dimensions to their farm. Marshfield and most of Wood County are relatively untapped areas for the local, sustainable food movement so it is an exciting, pioneering farm in that area.
Please let me know if you are interested in this position. It will be an AmeriCorps position with benefits of a weekly living allowance and an education award at the end of service to use towards future tuition or student loans. It would be a 450 hour service commitment between May-August. If you are interested please return the completed application form and send it back to me by email along with your resume.
Thanks,
John
John Sheffy
Farmer Community Organizer
www.farmshed.org
715.343.5956