How the Bioreactor Works
A simple schematic of the bioreactor as it was originally designed. How the sun, wind, air, water, chemicals and compost all interact.
Lessons in Food, Water, and Waste
The Luke Skywalker Effect. We had rice that was contaminated with weevils. So we cooked the rice with star wars still water.
Compost Engine Update 2022
This is a quick update on the former bioreactor, now called a compost engine that i will be using for my summer camps this year.
Eden’s Ghost Application
The origin and use of Eden's Ghost and how I developed it with the bioreactor. This post includes directions for use and instructions.
Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report
Mezzacello was mentioned in the Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report. I am pretty proud of that and the work we did together last year.
Versailles at Mezzacello
A chance find of former Victoria's Secret storage displays at H4H ReSTORE will soon become Vaersaille-style planters at Mezzacello.
The Foodist: Provencal Toast with Egg
Another opportunity to get the fantastic nutrition from peas porridge and add a classy provencal twist! Add a chic ring!
The Summer of the Literary Liquors
During the COVID Spring and Summer of 2020 I experimented with fresh infusions of liquor called the "Literary Liquors".
Reframing of Farming From The Bottom Up
The Inverted Resource Pyramid and the future of food and life in general. We need to start from the bottom up.
The Long Tail of Life
When a bowl of eggs are more than a bowl of eggs! Automated robotic coops and the long tail of life. The future of food.
UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In June
The Two-week full day UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In June supported by Ohio Farm Bureau and The PAST Foundation.
UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In July
The Two-week full day UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In July supported by Ohio Farm Bureau and The PAST Foundation.
Winter Work Work Work!
Even in winter the work needs to happen! The chickens, ducks, rabbits, fish, crickets, worms, and mealworms don’t feed themselves!
You Never Run Out of Knowledge, Just Luck
A quick exploration of how we need science and knowledge and why we should not count on luck. Science is replicable.
The Role of Failure in Learning
Failure is just as important as success - sometimes more so! Reframe what failure should be.
My Mission Is a Better Community
The Mission Is a Better Community and that comes with effort, love, respect and well, a great community.
Raccooning On An Urban Farm
Contrary to what Urban Dictionary thinks, raccooning is the fastest way to failure on an urban farm.
Pride Goes Before The Fall
After I destroyed an oven trying to make my own bronze chain I used actual bronze chain to hang a poultry waterer - because chain is chain.
From Resources to Food to Waste to Resources
An Urban Farm employs ag-tech, enclosed sustainable ecologies to go from resources to food to waste to resources
Mezzacello In Columbus CEO Future 50 Class of 2022
I am really proud to be designated as a Future 50 for the Class of 2022. I am being honored for my commitment to food security, technology, and sustainability.