Build a shade structure for the Castroville farmers market (2026-07-20)

Castroville's small farmers market runs through the hottest part of the year with vendors and shoppers standing in open sun for hours at a time. A simple shade structure over the market's main walkway keeps produce from wilting and people from overheating. Standard: USDA farmers-market vendor-support practice — SDG 2. Proof: Photo of the finished, secured shade structure Method (USDA farmers-market vendor-support practice — SDG 2.): 1. Confirm the market's invited site and structure footprint. 2. Assemble the shade frame per its standard kit. 3. Secure the frame against wind per the kit instructions. 4. Attach the shade cloth or panel. 5. Photograph the finished structure with GPS and date. Done when: Photo of the finished, secured shade structure

Where

Invited market site near Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012

Pay

$300 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Photo of the finished, secured shade structure

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

intermediate

Open until

2026-10-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 60–120 minutes. Method of record: Michelin Green Star-style 7-criterion sustainability scorecard

Bring

• tablet/clipboard
• camera
• scale (waste weighing scope)
• 7-criterion rubric

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the site + address; arrange a staff escort for back-of-house.
2. 2. Photograph evidence for each criterion: sourcing, waste stream, energy, water, procurement records, seasonality, team practices.
3. 3. Score each of the 7 criteria against the rubric with an evidence note.
4. 4. For a waste audit, weigh or estimate food waste for one service and identify recovery/donation options.
5. 5. Rank the highest-impact improvement recommendations.
6. 6. Enter scores, evidence notes, waste data, recommendations, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Food-safety or hygiene hazard observed -> note and defer to staff; documentation only.
• Significant edible waste -> recommend the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy (donation before disposal).

What counts as done

• Score recorded for each of the 7 criteria with an evidence note
• Food-waste weight/volume recorded (waste-audit scope)
• Recovery/donation options identified (waste scope)
• Ranked improvement recommendations + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.