Mapping Mutualism

This mapping visualizes mutual aid. Through systems of exchange participants are able to engage in their individualized cultivation practice. Prime Produce is a hub administering resources to community practitioners. Those resources can flow back into the organization as well as be exchanged amongst participants. This map shows a dissemination of resources from Prime Produce. Some of those resources include, tinyplots, seeds, soil, and information. This flow of resources fostered through mutual aid is the foundational structure of Agritopias.

New Jersey Grow Station: Mushroom Cultivation

One of the grow sites located in NJ has received three mushroom blocks. One shiitake blocks and two mushroom blocks. The oyster blocks had the highest yield and were incorporated into meals.

New Jersey Grow Station: Deep Water Chamber (DWC) Hydroponic Reservoir:

The DWC reservoir tested indoor growing capacity and establish foundational understanding of hydroponic techniques. This indoor system was an initial prototype preceding the onsite build of an aeroponic chamber. Tests of this system include automation and data integration for metrics to support ease of maintenance as well as document growing processes and community engagement. The hydroponic system is to be implemented in a collective organization maintained by multiple people in an irregular capacity. So this is ongoing and will become more conclusive when onsite interaction resumes.

Scalable Grow Stations: Aeroponic Infrastructure

The Aeroponic system is a cooperative scaled grow chamber built to support Prime Produce & Seeds to Soil Community Supported Agriculture model. This is the largest scaled grow station implement.