Mano a Mano is building a demonstration and training center in Bolivia.

1. Demonstration and Training Center
Update
Mock-up of Project

2. New Work on the Project, Feb 2013
Phase 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/

3. Step 1: measuring and digging holes

4. Step 2: Planting treated posts

5. Step 3: Building the Greenhouse structure
Measuring and cutting wooden beams

6. Fitting and nailing the roof

7. Step 4: Completing the interior structure

8. Cutting and fitting beams and posts

9. Step 5: Placing and fastening the Agrofilm
Measuring and cutting the Agrofilm

10. Cutting protective strips from left-over plastic from ponds
and recycling them for use in attaching the covering of the
green house

11. Extending and fastening the Agrofilm to the roof and sides

12. Cutting, extending and fastening the Agrofilm to the front panel

13. Step 6: Constructing and placing the door
Constructing the door

14. Installing hinges for the door

15. Placing the door

16. Step 7: Fastening the base of the green house

17. Completed Green House

18. 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.

19. Spreading manure

20. Digging holes for rows of trees among sections of plantings

21. Planting onions

22. Planting lima beans

23. Planting a mixture of corn, peas and squash

24. Seeds used

25. Planting carrots

26. First completed planting bed

27. Other Activities

28. 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.

29. Human chain to extract rain water from the pond

30. Repairing the walls and placing the protective plastic

31. Installation of the impermeable liner

32. Filling the pond to mold the plastic

33. Building the canal to secure the liner

34. Completed Pond

35. The construction of the perimeter wall continues
Unloading material

36. Placing support beams

37. Installing the siding

38. Plants in the shaded area
• After marking and preparing beds, various
vegetables were planted including:
– Cilantro
– Radishes
– Cabbage
– Lettuce
– Spinach

39. Watering lettuce in the semi-shaded area

40. Beds in the semi-shaded area 12 days after planting

41. Now the Agro-Ecological Training Center (CEA, by its initials
in Spanish) has more to show visitors!