RainFresh Harvests strives to provide wholesome and nutritious food grown using sustainable agricultural methods and renewable energy.

The following photo gallery is offered as a photographic summary as part of the case study for the development on about 1 acre of our farm located on 9 acres near Plain City.

Grants coordinated through Innovative Farmers of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Development Office of Energy Efficiency; and the USDA SARE program for the North Central Region helped with partial funding to develop the facilities and to support activities.

Construction began Dec 15, 2004 on the Bio-Integrated Greenhouse. Designed to be an off-the-grid bio-shelter to grow plants, fish, herbs, worms (for composting), and duck eggs. Powered by renewable energy sources -- including a wind turbine, solar electric and solar thermal collectors.

The building shell using pole barn construction with concrete pillars was up by mid-January, 2005.

South facing roof with double-walled glazing and metal roof designed to support panels.

Flashing details showing rubber seals and metal flashing to prevent moisture infiltration.

Soy-bean polyurethane 2-inch solid aluminum coated foam board insulation with Weather-Mate Plus building wrap. Shiplap of foam board and building wrap designed to seal off outside air infiltration.

Muddy conditions during winter construction Jan 2005. Note concrete pillars to prevent any ground contact of untreated wood pillars. Front wall is a poured insulated concrete foam with R-30 insulation value. It also provides support for wood truss span.

Drainage added due to standing wet areas inside and around building

Floor drains for recirculation in aquaponic biofiltration system

Concrete barrier insulation Jan 2005

Radiant floor tubing Feb 2005