Building a Chimney Solar Dryer

The chimney solar dryer is built with low-cost materials and combines heat collection with constant airflow for efficient drying. Designed by UC Davis researchers for the Horticulture Innovation Lab, the dryer allows farmers and others to use the sun to efficiently dry fruits, vegetables and other foods for long-term storage. Farmers can add value to crop surpluses and extend access to fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Find the Chimney Solar Dryer Manual here: https://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/info... More details about the chimney solar dryer: https://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/chim... Produced by Hallie Casey Filmed by Brenda Dawson With thanks to Angelos Deltsidis, Emily Webster, Kari Flores, Khush Bakht Aalia, Lauren Howe, and Robert “Archie” Jarman for their help. Music is "Drum Solo" by Turku off their album "Alleys of Istanbul" and is licensed under a creative commons attribution license.