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We are collaborating with our NGO partner Tejiendo Alianzas to design and construct a drying station for the mesquite flour project in Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca. The mesquite flour production facility is a catalyst program that will fund other community initiatives and the livelihood of the families involved. However, the current process is costly and time-consuming. Last season, the owners lost 50% of their crop due to the ineffective drying process. Additional challenges such as a short harvesting period before seasonal rains have limited the project's ability to grow production.
Our team will be working with the community, Tejiendo Alianzas, and local university students to design, manufacture, and install a more effective drying system, allowing for more flour production during season. Over the course of our project, we will work closely with community members to ensure our design not only meets the needs of the community, but that it is sustainable for them as well.
