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!
Just The Right Light
A great view from the part of the house at Mezzacello literally begging for a revamp! It’s a makeover montage!
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.
A Cold Winter’s Day At Mezzacello
A glimpse of the interior of Mezzacello and the challenges of living in an older house that was originally a farmhouse.
Ghosts, Guesses, and Gravity
How marvelous is this universe? Ratios and relationships, mysterious ghosts that pop up in equations! And gravity!
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.
The Foodist: Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms
This delightful and delicious recipe is easy to make and endlessly adaptable. Even if you don't like mushrooms!
Jurassic Farm - Life FINDS a Way
In Jurassic Park, a good urban farmer is an engineer, a biologist, a psychologist, and a chaos theorist.
Mezzacello 2.0 in Winter
A stunning view of of Mezzacello 2.0 in winter taken with a drone in the snow.
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
You'll Put An Eye Out With That, Kid
After receiving a text message about an attack on my chickens from a downtown hawk, I had to deploy a BB gun to discourage the predators out of the tree
Building Mezzacello In Stakes, Strings, and CAD
The behind the scenes story of how Mezzacello has evolved and the personalities that have enabled this growth.
Anatomy of The Brunerform
What does it take to be a 21st Century farmer, inventor, engineer, scientist, designer, and educator? The anatomy of the Brunerform.
Shenaniducks! Those Ducks Are At It Again!
It takes one duck to override a safety mechanism on a robotic coop door. Never underestimate a duck an it’s love of chaos.
Mezzacello in the Holiday and Wine!
Being trapped in the house for the second year changed the holidays for us. A wine Christmas Tree really helped.
Mentorship is Petting The Dog Under The Sea
Mentorship is Curating Empathy and Curiosity. We mentor people not to say this can't be done, but to pet the dog beneath the sea.
The Foodist: Cranberry and Orange Semifreddo
One of the most delightful desserts ever! This semifreddo is rich and creamy and super easy to make! Fresh ingredients are a must!