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RainFresh Harvests during the 2005 season provided fresh cut herbs for Northstar Cafe and Whole Foods. Dried Stevia was also sold through Yutzy's Farm Market and Raisin Rack. For more info ...

2009-02-21T15:39:59Z

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RainFresh Harvests during the 2005 season provided fresh cut herbs for Northstar Cafe and Whole Foods. Dried Stevia was also sold through Yutzy's Farm Market and Raisin Rack. For more info ...

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 photogra ...

2009-02-21T16:03:27Z

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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 photogra ...

Raising the 80 ft tower and turbine

2009-06-05T11:38:43Z

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Raising the 80 ft tower and turbine

Portable battery operated winch and pulleys to raise tower

2009-02-21T15:56:37Z

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Portable battery operated winch and pulleys to raise tower

Attaching the gin pole

2009-02-21T16:04:11Z

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Attaching the gin pole

Bergey 1.0kW wind turbine. Precision adjustment of blades before raising tower

2009-02-21T16:03:27Z

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Bergey 1.0kW wind turbine. Precision adjustment of blades before raising tower

Still going up

2009-06-05T12:03:05Z

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Still going up

Ohio Solar Tour quests got to sample fresh red raspberries!

2009-02-21T16:18:43Z

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Ohio Solar Tour quests got to sample fresh red raspberries!

Aquaponics tanks growing herbs above fish tanks with separate, interconnected biofiltration system

2009-02-21T16:21:03Z

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Aquaponics tanks growing herbs above fish tanks with separate, interconnected biofiltration system

Ohio Solar Tour Oct 1, 2005 with about 25 visitors. Innovative Farmers of Ohio tour Oct 2nd had about 60 visitors including many farmers from around the State.

2009-02-21T16:14:52Z

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Ohio Solar Tour Oct 1, 2005 with about 25 visitors. Innovative Farmers of Ohio tour Oct 2nd had about 60 visitors including many farmers from around the State.

Sunflowers from the summer of 2005. Additional summer photos of raised beds for herb production are not available at this time. (Photo were lost due to hard-drive failure on laptop with no ...

2009-06-05T10:52:04Z

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Sunflowers from the summer of 2005. Additional summer photos of raised beds for herb production are not available at this time. (Photo were lost due to hard-drive failure on laptop with no ...

Greenhouse plants Aug 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:16:51Z

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Greenhouse plants Aug 2005.jpg

Bergey wind turbine installation was completed April 7 2005

2009-02-21T16:20:05Z

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Bergey wind turbine installation was completed April 7 2005

Panels installed Mar 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:20:40Z

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Panels installed Mar 2005.jpg

Sun setting, last panels installed after dark.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:30Z

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Sun setting, last panels installed after dark.jpg

Articulated cantilever boom for installation.jpg

2009-06-05T13:14:35Z

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Articulated cantilever boom for installation.jpg

EP-21 Sun Earth Solar Thermal Collector.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:24Z

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EP-21 Sun Earth Solar Thermal Collector.jpg

Shell Siemens 175 watt Ultra solar PV panels.jpg

2009-06-05T16:10:49Z

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Shell Siemens 175 watt Ultra solar PV panels.jpg

Energy efficient lighting helps conserve limited power generation and battery backup storage.

2009-02-21T16:20:35Z

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Energy efficient lighting helps conserve limited power generation and battery backup storage.

Renewable energy system installation begins in earnest Mar 2005.jpg

2009-06-05T15:36:18Z

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Renewable energy system installation begins in earnest Mar 2005.jpg

Cupolas on roof Mar 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:40Z

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Cupolas on roof Mar 2005.jpg

Cupola fan detail Mar 2005. Two cupolas were designed for both passive and active venting. Mechanical pivot vents combined with south facing metal solar chimney design allows for passive v ...

2009-02-21T16:18:56Z

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Cupola fan detail Mar 2005. Two cupolas were designed for both passive and active venting. Mechanical pivot vents combined with south facing metal solar chimney design allows for passive v ...

Cistern plumbing details showing inlet from roof gutters, roof washer filter, cistern, overflow from roof washer and cistern goes to the pond.

2009-02-21T16:20:47Z

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Cistern plumbing details showing inlet from roof gutters, roof washer filter, cistern, overflow from roof washer and cistern goes to the pond.

Cistern floats up after first rain. After draining the hole and filling the tank partially with water, a covering of gravel and soil successfully held down the tank.

2009-02-21T16:17:13Z

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Cistern floats up after first rain. After draining the hole and filling the tank partially with water, a covering of gravel and soil successfully held down the tank.

Cistern digging crew Mar 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:31Z

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Cistern digging crew Mar 2005.jpg

Underground water cistern Mar 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:10Z

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Underground water cistern Mar 2005.jpg

Radiant floor tubing Feb 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:18:02Z

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Radiant floor tubing Feb 2005.jpg

Concrete barrier insulation Jan 2005.jpg

2009-02-21T16:17:46Z

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Concrete barrier insulation Jan 2005.jpg

Floor drains for recirculation in aquaponic biofiltration system

2009-02-21T16:14:15Z

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Floor drains for recirculation in aquaponic biofiltration system

Drainage added due to standing wet areas inside and around building

2009-02-21T16:18:26Z

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Drainage added due to standing wet areas inside and around building

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-3 ...

2009-07-21T10:10:40Z

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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-3 ...

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 infil ...

2009-02-21T16:15:31Z

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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 infil ...

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

2009-02-21T16:16:34Z

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

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

2009-02-21T16:17:07Z

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

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 ...

2009-02-21T16:14:31Z

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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 ...