date-created: '2018-02-12'
date-updated: '2026-09-02'
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title: 'Cooperation Humboldt potato tower'
description: "Cal Poly Humboldt engineering students working with community groups to design, build and plant a system for growing potatoes above ground at Abuelita's Demonstration Garden in Eureka, CA. The structure uses materials sourced and/or donated from local businesses and partners in attempt to encourage communities to become more self-sufficient by growing their own food. The team put on a follow-up workshop for community members that consisted of a miniature replica of the permanent structure showing that food can be produced independently and at home, even with a limited amount of space."
keywords: 'Gardening, potato, vertical garden, solidarity economy'
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