Agroteca del Departamento de la Comida
location_onCaguas, Puerto Rico
infoAbout Agroteca del Departamento de la Comida
The Agroteca is a resource library run by El Departamento de la Comida, a nonprofit collective that supports sustainable food and farming projects in Puerto Rico. It is at Carretera 765, km 8.4, Barrio San Salvador, Sector La Plaza, in Caguas. In its own words: "La AGROTECA es una biblioteca de recursos equipada con tres colecciones: semillas, materiales educativos y herramientas agrícolas." In English, it is a resource library with three collections: seeds, educational materials and agricultural tools. It is open to all farmers.
How It Works
The Agroteca is not running memberships for now. Instead, it rents tools and equipment to interested people in its region. To rent equipment, email info@eldepartamentodelacomida.org.
What You Can Borrow
The tool collection includes heavy machinery, individual tools and equipment for particular tasks. Motor tools include a chipper (trituradora), the "Grillo" walk-behind tiller (motocultor), long and short saws, and trimmers. The online inventory lists a price per loan for each item, for example $40 for a miter saw, $50 for a Stihl gas trimmer, $100 for a chainsaw, $200 for the DR chipper and $300 for the tiller.
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helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the Agroteca?
At El Departamento de la Comida, Carretera 765, km 8.4, Barrio San Salvador, Sector La Plaza, Caguas, Puerto Rico.
help_outlineDo I need a membership?
No. The Agroteca is not running memberships for now; it rents tools and equipment to interested people in its region.
help_outlineHow much does it cost to rent a tool?
Each item has a price per loan in the online inventory, for example $40 for a miter saw, $50 for a gas trimmer, $100 for a chainsaw and $300 for the walk-behind tiller.
help_outlineWhat tools are available?
Agricultural hand tools and motor tools including a chipper, the "Grillo" walk-behind tiller, saws and trimmers.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Thursday 9 AM-4 PM, according to the Agroteca's online inventory page.
help_outlineHow do I rent equipment?
Email info@eldepartamentodelacomida.org.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Agroteca del Departamento de la Comida doesn't lend — buy them once and finish the job. Every item below ships from Amazon.
Tool libraries lend the tools — but you bring your own PPE. These are the basics worth keeping on a shelf.
ANSI-Rated Safety Glasses
Anti-fog, scratch-resistant. The pair you'll actually wear.
Work Gloves (Cut-Resistant)
Level-5 cut resistance handles utility blades and rough lumber.
Ear Protection (NRR 28+)
Circular saws and routers exceed 100 dB. NRR 28+ is the safe floor.
N95 Dust Masks (10-pack)
Critical for sanding, sawing MDF, or drywall work.
Tool libraries don't lend the stuff that gets used up. Buy these once, finish your project.
Sandpaper Variety Pack
60 to 400 grit covers most rough-to-finish work.
Drill Bit Set (Titanium)
Goes through wood, plastic, and most metals. Lasts longer than HSS.
Utility Knife Blades (100-pack)
Standard-size, fit most retractable knives. Cheaper in bulk.
Wood Screws Variety Box
Mixed lengths and gauges — saves a hardware-store trip mid-project.
Cheap, used constantly, not worth a library trip. Build your own small kit with these.
25-ft Tape Measure
Magnetic hook, standout reach. The one tool you'll grab daily.
Combination Screwdriver Set
Magnetic tips. Phillips + flathead in the sizes you'll actually use.
Stud Finder (Magnetic + Electronic)
Multi-mode finders catch both magnetic fasteners and wood/metal studs.
9-in-1 Multi-Bit Driver
Replaces a kit of screwdrivers and nut drivers in one handle.
Books and plans that show you how to actually use the tools you're borrowing.
Reader's Digest Complete DIY Manual
Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall — the household bible.
The Woodworker's Pocket Book
Joints, wood species, finishes — fits in a tool bag.
Black & Decker Wiring Guide
Code-current, illustrated, written for homeowners not electricians.
Pencil & Carpenter Marker Set
Mechanical carpenter pencils + deep-hole markers — endless small wins.
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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
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