When Joe Weber started his Chicago based farm, Four Star Mushrooms, he held a deep fascination and interest in naturally occurring ecological systems, with their dialed in intricacies holding fast in this disposable world. The development of man-made-machines with algorithmic methodologies syncopated to deep human observations into naturally occurring organizations have bred some of the most stable, vertically integrated food systems possible in this fast growing world. Joe has been building these sentiments and frameworks into his business from the beginning, using computerization and controls to allow for further exploration, development and information gathering from the ecological systems at hand to assist in the growth of sustained food systems for the world at large. The humble and casual nature of Joe and his dedication to the nerd factor in mycology is apparent and embraced in this industry.