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<p style="text-align:justify; font-size:115%;">'''[http://opensourceecology.org/ Open Source Ecology (Ecología de Fuentes Abiertas]''' está acelerando el crecimiento de la siguiente economía - la ''Economía Open Source'' - una economía que optimiza la producción y la distribución, a la vez que promueve la regeneración ambiental y la justicia social. Estamos construyendo el '''[[Global_Village_Construction_Set| (Set Global de Construcción de Aldeas (Global Village Construction Set)]]'''. Esto es una plataforma de alto rendimiento, modular, de fabricación propia y de bajo coste que permite la fabricación sencilla de las cincuenta máquinas industriales que se requieren para construir una civilización pequeña y sostenible con todas las comodidades modernas.
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<h2>'''[[Civilization Starter Kit DVD v0.01|Kit de Iniciación de Civilizaciones (Civilization Starter Kit)]]''' - v0.01</h2>

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<p style="text-align:justify;">El Kit de Iniciación de Civilizacionesactualmente contiene todo el material formativo que necesita para construir cuatro de las cincuenta máquinas del Set Global de Construcción de Aldeas (Global Village Construction Set)<small>(Beta v0.01)</small>. Únete a nuestra red global de '''[[Replication|productores independientes]]''' creando una economía de fuentes abiertas sostenible.</p>

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<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Foreword|'''1. Preámbulo''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Introduction|'''2. Introducción''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#CEB Press|'''3. Prensa CEB''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Tractor|'''4. Tractor''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Soil Pulverizer|'''5. Pulverizador de tierra''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Power Cube|'''6. Cubo de Energía''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Construction|'''7. Construcción''']]</li>
<li>[[Civilization_Starter_Kit_DVD_v0.01#Appendix|'''8. Apéndice''']]</li>
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<h2>'''OSE Orientation'''</h2>

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<h3>'''Redes'''</h3>

*[http://opensourceecology.org/ OpenSourceEcology.Org]

*[http://oseeurope.org/ Open Source Ecology - Europa]

*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/ Blog]

*[http://www.youtube.com/user/marcinose Canal de YouTube]

*[http://forum.opensourceecology.org/ Foros]

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<h3>'''Colabora'''</h3>

*'''Primero''': Responde la encuesta de colaboradores

*[[How to Get an Account on the Wiki|Crea una cuenta para la Wiki]]

*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFGMVluOF83ak9HNHVvTEg5UU42S3c6MQ#gid=0 Únete a un Flash Mob]

*[[Dedicated Project Visit|Visita el proyecto]]

*[[Visit_Factor_e_Farm#All_Visitors_are_Welcome_at_Factor_e_Farm|Tour en la granja Factor e Farm]]

*[[True Fans|Haz una donación]]

<h2>'''Partners'''</h2>
[[Image:Ewing_Marion_Kauffman_-_Logo_-_Official.jpg|right|200px|link=http://www.kauffman.org/]]

[[Image:Wikispeed_Logo.jpg|right|200px|link=http://www.wikispeed.com/]]

[[Image:Shuttleworth_funded-02---web.jpg|200px|link=http://www.shuttleworthfoundation.org/]]

[[Image:TED-Network-Logo.jpg|200px|link=http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/marcin_jakubowski.html]]

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<h2>'''[http://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski.html TED Talk] - Marcin Jakubowski PhD'''</h2>
<p style="font-size:75%">[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/tedtalks2011 Best of TED (2011) - #6 by the Huffington Post]</p>
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<h2>'''Plan estratégico'''</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify">[http://opensourceecology.org/ Open Source Ecology (Ecología de código abierto)] es un proyecto centrado en la transparencia en todos sus operaciones. Abajo encontrarás información sobre cómo se toman las decisiones, quién las toma, cuánto beneficio se genera, cómo se invierte, etcétera.</p>

'''Equipo:'''
*[[Fundador]]
*[[Equipo]]
*[[Board_of_Directors|Panel de Directores Fundadores]]
'''Procedimientos y Valores'''
*[[Core_Values_of_OSE|Valores Fundamentales]]
*[[Open_Source_Ecology_Paradigm|El paradigma de la Ecología de Fuentes Abiertas]]
*[[Flashy XM|Flash Mobs + Extreme Manufacturing = Flashy XM]]
'''Finanzas:'''
*[[OSE_Financial_Transparency_2012|Ingresos y Gastos]]
*[http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/8/82/Open_Source_Ecology_-_Financial_Report.pdf Informe Financiero - 01/01/12]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj7WbjRT9mlmdGYxZDFDalM3UGNFVTRUME1HalRiMnc&hl=en_US#gid=2 Set Global de Construcción de Aldeas - Descripción de los Presupuestos]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj7WbjRT9mlmdE12c0o1T2FjeFhzYmRKLUthaVVUbEE&hl=en_US#gid=1 GVCS vs Modelos Comerciales - Comparación de Precios]
'''Evaluaciones:'''
*[[Evaluations#Community_Needs_Assessments|Asesoría de Necesidades de la comunidad]]
*[[Replication|Encuestas de la red de productores GVCS]]


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Dedicated Project Visits

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=Introduction=

Dedicated Project Visits are volunteer, one-month long or longer, working visits to Factor e Farm where contributors help to move the Global Village Construction Set forward and get hands on training. Please read [[Factor e Farm Participation Standards]] for a broader overview of the expectations.

and a [http://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski.html Marcin's TED Talk]:

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=Goals of Dedicated Project Visits=

For further details on Dedicated Project Visits, see [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2009/07/dedicated-project-visits/ corresponding blog post].

The route to meaningful collaboration at Factor e Farm consists of month-long, project-based visits (Dedicated Project Visits, or DPVs). DPVs are a serious commitment to a program involving explicitly-stated goals of building and testing the [[Global Village Construction Set|50 GVCS Machines]]. This stated goal requires a dedicated, strategic effort, since the process involves winnowing and sifting from a large number of choices - to rebuild civilization from the bottom up.

Interested individuals are required to write a proposal, which is then reviewed together with the applicant, prior to the start of the visit. After a proposal is suitable to both sides, the individual then comes for the dedicated project visit. After a month's time, progress is reviewed, and results are published on the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ Factor e Farm weblog]. If the results of the visit are satisfactory on both sides, the visitor may continue by producing another proposal for the next month's goals. This is also our route for accepting new people for long-term stays as part of the Factor e Farm experiment.

Project visit topics include:
*Technical developement of the 50 GVCS Machines - design, CAD, fabrication
*Documentation - technical writing, video instructionals production, [[Fabrication Diagram]] production, information architecture
*Organizational - strategic development, business development, communications, process development, standards development, project management
*Support roles - cooking, site management, cleanup, agriculture, etc.

The long-term goals of Factor e Farm are summarized in the [[Strategic Plan]] and [[Critical Path]].

To orient yourself on our status, scan our [[Blog]] - where we report on our latest progress and accomplishments.

=Documentation=
Documentation is the key to successful open source projects. All visitors to Factor e Farm are required to bring a digital camera or smart phone with them to document their work. They are also expected to [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ blog] about their progress at the beginning and end of their DPV, and more if agreed upon.

=Proposal=
A proposal detailing milestones and deliverables is to be submitted and made specific on a week by week basis.

=Living and Working Environment=
Factor e Farm is an experimental facility. Basic accomodations include shelter, shower, composting toilets, flush toilets, and kitchen. Participants are expected to follow [[Factor e Farm Guidelines]], and to cover their own food expenses. Pets are not allowed unless specifically negotiated because of our free-range fowl.

=Application and Participation Steps=
These are the overall steps for a Dedicated Project Visit:

#'''Initial Contact''' - Initial inquiries should follow suggested [[Initial DPV Request]] procedure. This helps the applicant to become fully informed about our development priorities, participation standards, and greater vision.
#'''Preliminary Application''' - After initial contact, we request that applicants fill out the Preliminary Application in the next section. OSE staff reviews application.
#'''Full Application''' - The full application includes an initial week-by-week proposal with milestones. For remote collaboration, we have [[Remote Collaboration Standards]].
#'''Preliminary DPV Interview''' - After receiving the Preliminary Application, OSE staff will conduct a short, initial interview, which will include initial discussion regarding the work proposal. Interview should take 15 minutes.
#'''Proposal Development'''. Staff will review materials up to the preliminary interview, and may request that the applicant develop the work proposal further.
#'''Second Interview'''. Successful candidates will be asked for a second interview with the respective project director. The second interview will focus on developing the work proposal.
#'''Participation Contract''' - OSE Staff will write a participation contract with the applicant based on the applicant's work plan, according to [[Contract Process]]. This contract will be reviewed by our Advisory Board.
#'''On-Boarding'''. After a contract is signed, the applicant writes an introductory Blog Post on the [[OSE Blog]]. After the intro blog post is written, the visitor is welcome on site.
#'''Evaluation and Project Completion'''. Upon arriving at Factor e Farm, the DPV visitor will begin working on their stated work plan. The visitor will be evaluated after two weeks by the respective director to determine if the project promise is being fulfilled. In case of stated goals not being met due to clear negligence on the part of the visitor, the visitor may be asked to leave. At the end of the project, the visitor will write a blog post to document their results. The visitor may also request to write additional blog posts as needed. The project stay may be extended upon writing a second month plan, for which the visitor has up to one week after the first month of the DPV.
#'''Documentation''' - all DPV participants are required to follow the same guidelines for documentation as our staff. See [[Work Log Guidelines]].

==Preliminary Application==

Last Updated Nov. 5, 2012

Note that the goal of a Dedicated Project Visit is to produce tangible, significant results that contribute to the creation of the [[GVCS]]. We are a development laboratory for [[Distributive Enterprise]]. We are looking for independently-driven individuals capable of initiative, competent in their proposed program, and with a demonstrated track record of delivering on their promises. If you are not ready for this type of challenge, please do not apply.

#Name, age, location, contact info (phone, email, Skype).
#When would you be available for a Dedicated Project Visitand and for what duration?
#Please attach a resume or provide a list of work and volunteer experience.
#Please include a photo of yourself.
#Please submit a 1-2 minute video introduction regarding your interest in applying. This is a video-of-interest (VOI) and it must include: (1), name and country where you are located, position that you are applying for (ex., Dedicated Project Visit for ___); (2) why you are interested in applying; (3) what you would like to contribute to our effort and relevant skill set that will help you do that; (4) what are you hoping to get out of your visit? See [[Sample Video of Interest]] (this is not of the same format, but it is an example). Please upload this video to a public video sharing site such as YouTube or [[OpenPhoto]].
#Are you willing to publish all the results of your work openly according to the [[OSE Open IP Guidelines]]?
#Please post the above materials on our wiki by starting a wiki page - titled 'Your Name Dedicated Project Visit Application'. Please embed your picture and video in the page. See the wiki editing [[Instructions]] if you have any questions. If you are not comfortable posting your contact information, just include your email. See sample application posted on the wiki for another position in a slighly different format - [[Jacob Dalton]]. If you are not familiar with wiki usage, you may send the Preliminary Application by email, along with a link to your picture and Video of Interest.

==Full Application==
#List your goals and deliverables for your Dedicated Project Visit, breaking it up by each of the four weeks. Please write a one-page proposal brief summarizing what you would like to do, how you would accomplish it, and what resources you would need to do so. Include a budget as necessary.
#What are the metrics by which you could assess the success of your work?
#What do you expect to get out of your Dedicated Project Visit?
#Please provide 3 References with email and phone number - 2 work references, 1 personal reference
#How did you hear about the program?
#Describe your practical skills - from agriculture, workshop, industry, organizing, hands-on, CAD, manufacturing, computer skills, etc.
#Have you designed and built or produced anything for your own use?
#Do you have any organizational skills and experience?
#Can you cook?
#Do you have resources to support yourself while volunteering with us? Can you cover your food expenses?
#Do you have any medical, physical, or psychological conditions or disabilities which may affect your ability to do physical work?
#Do you have any emotional, psychological, or mental conditions which may affect your ability to act with composure and good judgment?
#Please describe an example of conflict that you have seen in your life and how you dealt with it to solve it.
#Do you have strong ideological views (political, religious, elitist, feminist, etc.)?
#Are you a ''team player'' - or someone who understands that the work we do at Factor e Farm is for a greater purpose than for self-gratification? This implies a level of maturity in the participant which allows one to remain not only aligned with the vision, but also to remain motivated in this work.
#Do you smoke?
#Do you have any dietary restrictions? Will you eat meat raised at our farm?
#Do you have transportation? Will you be arriving by car and leaving the car on-site?
#Please share three interesting things about yourself.
#Please share three things you think people should know about living with you.
#Can you bring a digital camera or smart phone for documenting your work?
#Any other concerns or considerations?

Please post this page on your application wiki page.

=Sample Dedicated Project Visit Reports=

==Tristan Copley-Smith==

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==William Cleaver==
William's second month Dedicated Project Visit report vlog (see corresponding [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=2019 blog post]):

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=See Also=
* [[Visit Factor e Farm]]

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=Introduction=

Dedicated Project Visits are volunteer, one-month long or longer, working visits to Factor e Farm where contributors help to move the Global Village Construction Set forward and get hands on training. Please read [[Factor e Farm Participation Standards]] for a broader overview of the expectations.

For an overview of our work, start with a 2 minute video

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and a [http://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski.html Marcin's TED Talk]:

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For further details on Dedicated Project Visits, see [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2009/07/dedicated-project-visits/ corresponding blog post].

The route to meaningful collaboration at Factor e Farm consists of month-long, project-based visits (Dedicated Project Visits, or DPVs). DPVs are a serious commitment to a program involving explicitly-stated goals of creating the world's first, replicable, resilient, post-scarcity community. This stated goal requires a dedicated, strategic effort, since the process involves winnowing and sifting from a large number of choices - to rebuild civilization from the bottom up.

Interested individuals are required to write a proposal, which is then reviewed together with the applicant, prior to the start of the visit. After a proposal is suitable to both sides, the individual then comes for the dedicated project visit. After a month's time, progress is reviewed, and results are published on the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ Factor e Farm weblog]. If the results of the visit are satisfactory on both sides, the visitor may continue by producing another proposal for the next month's goals. This is also our route for accepting new people for long-term stays as part of the Factor e Farm experiment.

Project visits include technical developement of both technology, agroecology, and organizational development topics. A significant portion of the work at present revolves around the development of appropriate technology which facilitates agriculture, construction, energy, and other provision of needs from local resources. There is also significant work to be done in the areas of resource development, technical writing, and marketing. The suitability of proposals depends largely on a candidate's level of skill and experience.

The long-term goals of Factor e Farm is to complete the entire GVCS by year-end 2012, to build a first prototype community by year-end 2014, and to replicate the concept virally worldwide by year-end 2016. We see open source economic development as the next trillion dollar industry.

To orient yourself on our status, scan our [[Blog]] - where we report on our latest progress and accomplishments.

=Documentation=
Documentation is the key to successful open source projects. All visitors to Factor e Farm are required to bring a digital camera with them to document their work. They are also expected to [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ blog] about their progress on a regular basis, and contribute to this wiki with relevant content.

=Proposal=
A proposal detailing milestones and deliverables is to be submitted and made specific on a week by week basis.

=Accommodations=
Basic accomodations include shelter, shower, composting toilets, flush toilets, and kitchen. Participants are expected to follow Factor e Farm's [[Rules of Conduct]], and to cover their own food expenses. No pets are allowed on premises because of our free-range fowl.

=Proposal Outline=

Proposals should follow standard formats. You may consider [[Open Source Agroecology]], organizational development, or technology development pathways. A technology-related proposal should include, as relevant:

#'''Abstract''' - One paragraph description of project and proposed goals.
#'''Bill of Materials''' - components and parts needed, number needed, price, total price, and estimated total weight. This includes consumables. This is important for the project budget.
#'''Procedure''' - This is the core of the proposal - a detailed description of how the proposed project is to be implemented. Details should be provided to the point that allows meaningful review.
#'''Tooling and Infrastructure''' - This is a detailed description of the tools and infrastructure required to complete the project. Please include infrastructure items such as electricity requirements, space requirements, and and other details.
#'''Contingencies''' - Brief discussion of 'Plan B' in case of catastrophic blocks on the intented project. This involves possible alternative paths to be pursued at Factor e Farm as part of the visit. This is to account for any unexpected events, such that a solution could be in the form of options such as taking on another project or leaving.
#'''Blogging of the Proposal''' - Consistent with principles of open source development, and to foster accountability, participants are required to publish a weblog post regarding their visit and proposal prior to coming to Factor e Farm. This injects a large measure of accountability on both sides, in order to make such a commitment public. For this to be successful, both sides have to take the effort to learn as much as possible about each other - from the point of all details that affect project success. Furthermore, if needed, a crowd-funding button (see [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=426 example]) may be used at this time. Participants are expected to blog updates at least once per week, and especially their overall results prior to leaving Factor e Farm. If crowd funding is not relevant upon the beginning of the project, it may be used later, once some progress has been made on the project.

Upon arriving at Factor e Farm, we will produce a video and post it on the blog. This will be a short video (up to 5 minutes) in which the participant introduces themselves, their role in the project, and their intented results. This is, once more, along the lines of open source accountability and transparency.

=Application and Participation Steps=
These are the overall steps for a Dedicated Project Visit:

#'''Initial Contact''' - Initial inquiries should follow suggested [[Initial DPV Request]] procedure. This helps the applicant to become fully informed about our development priorities, participation standards, and greater vision.
#'''Preliminary Application''' - After initial contact, we request that applicants fill out the Preliminary Application in the next section. OSE staff reviews application.
#'''Full Application''' - The full application includes an initial week-by-week proposal with milestones. For remote collaboration, we have [[Remote Collaboration Standards]].
#'''Preliminary DPV Interview''' - After receiving the Preliminary Application, OSE staff will conduct a short, initial interview, which will include initial discussion regarding the work proposal. Interview should take 15 minutes.
#'''Proposal Development'''. Staff will review materials up to the preliminary interview, and may request that the applicant develop the work proposal further.
#'''Second Interview'''. Successful candidates will be asked for a second interview with the respective project director. The second interview will focus on the work proposal to assess its soundness.
#'''Participation Contract''' - OSE Staff will write a participation contract with the applicant based on the applicant's work plan, according to [[Contract Process]]. This contract will be reviewed by our Advisory Board.
#'''On-Boarding'''. After a contract is signed, the applicant writes an introductory Blog Post on the [[OSE Blog]]. After the intro blog post is written, the visitor is welcome on site.
#'''Project Completion'''. Upon arriving at Factor e Farm, the DPV visitor will begin working on their stated work plan. At the end of the project, the visitor will write a blog post to document their results. The visitor may also request to write additional blog posts as needed.

==Preliminary Application==

Last Updated Nov. 5, 2012

Note that the goal of a Dedicated Project Visit is to produce tangible, significant results that contribute to the creation of the [[GVCS]]. We are a development laboratory for [[Distributive Enterprise]]. We are looking for independently-driven individuals capable of initiative, competent in their proposed program, and with a demonstrated track record of delivering on their promises. If you are not ready for this type of challenge, please do not apply.

#Name, age, location, contact info (phone, email, Skype).
#When would you be available for a Dedicated Project Visit?
#Please attach a resume or provide a list of work and volunteer experience.
#Please include a photo of yourself.
#Please submit a 1-2 minute video introduction regarding your interest in applying. This is a video-of-interest (VOI) and it must include: (1), name and country where you are located, position that you are applying for (ex., Dedicated Project Visit for ___); (2) why you are interested in applying; (3) what you would like to contribute to our effort and relevant skill set that will help you do that; (4) what are you hoping to get out of your visit? See [[Sample Video of Interest]] (this is not of the same format, but it is an example)
#Are you willing to publish all the results of your work openly according to the [[OSE Open IP Guidelines]]?
#Please post the above materials on our wiki by starting a wiki page - titled 'Your Name Dedicated Project Visit Application'. Please embed your picture and video. See the wiki editing [[Instructions]] if you have any questions. If you are not comfortable posting your contact information, just include your email. See sample application posted on the wiki for another position in a slighly different format - [[Jacob Dalton]].

==Full Application==

#Please provide 3 References with email and phone number - 2 work references, 1 personal reference
#How did you hear about the program?
#Why are you applying for a Dedicated Project Visit?
#Describe your practical skills - from agriculture, workshop, industry, organizing, hands-on, CAD, manufacturing, computer skills, etc.
#Have you designed and built or produced anything for your own use?
#Do you have any organizational skills and experience?
#Can you cook?
#Do you have resources to support yourself while volunteering with us? Can you cover your food expenses?
#Do you have any medical, physical, or psychological conditions or disabilities which may affect your ability to do physical work?
#Do you have any emotional, psychological, or mental conditions which may affect your ability to act with composure and good judgment?
#Are you easy to get along with and can you get along with other people?
#Do you have strong ideological views (political, religious, elitist, feminist, etc.)?
#Are you a ''team player'' - or someone who understands that the work we do at Factor e Farm is for a greater purpose than for our own self-gratification, indulgence, or agenda? This implies a level of maturity in the participant which allows one to remain not only aligned with the vision, but also to remain motivated in this work.
#Do you smoke?
#Do you have any dietary restrictions? Will you eat meat raised at our farm?
#Do you have transportation? Will you be arriving by car and leaving the car on-site?
#Documentation is key to moving our work forward. Are you familiar with using a Wiki?
#List your goals and deliverables for your Dedicated Project Visit, breaking it up by each of the four weeks. Please write a one-page proposal brief summarizing what you would like to do, how you would accomplish it, and what resources you would need to do so. Include a budget as necessary.
#What are the metrics by which you could assess the success of your work?
#What do you expect personally to get out of your Dedicated Project Visit?
#Can you visit us prior to your Dedicated Project Visit?
#Please share three interesting things about yourself.
#Please share three things you think people should know about living with you.
#Can you bring a digital camera or smart phone for documenting your work?
#Any other concerns or considerations?
#Please post your complete survey on this wiki by starting a page - titled 'Your Name Dedicated Project Visit Application'. Please embed your picture and video. See the wiki editing [[Instructions]] if you have any questions.

You may email the reponses to us at opensourceecology at gmail dot com, or [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Instructions start a wiki page] and post your applications there with your picture.
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=Sample Dedicated Project Visit Reports=
==William Cleaver==
William's second month Dedicated Project Visit report vlog (see corresponding [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=2019 blog post]):

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==Scott Gallant==

=See Also=
* [[Visit Factor e Farm]]

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