Homesteaders of America Conference
Learn How to Homestead in a Weekend Conference Join me at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, for the Learn How to Homestead in a Weekend conference! This Homesteaders of America...
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Learn How to Homestead in a Weekend Conference Join me at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, for the Learn How to Homestead in a Weekend conference! This Homesteaders of America...
In this three-and-a-half-hour workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to make natural soaps in the comfort of your home. Providing your family with a more natural option ensures your family’s skin is free from unnatural colorants, chemicals, and preservatives. Individuals who attend this hands-on natural soapmaking workshop will: Receive an overview of the...
You will gain the confidence need and learn more about canning: Jams Jellies Chutneys Pie fillings Pickled items Juices Sauces Tomato products Take a minute to learn more about...
This hands-on workshop covers: Traditional and modern tools are used to can highly acidic foods Proper handling of canning jars Understanding the pH balance in fruits and vegetables Sweeteners Pectin options Vinegar choice as an acidic booster Troubleshooting potential issues You can learn more about this hands-on canning workshop and reserve your spot here.
If you're ready to develop the skills necessary to raise and process pasture-raised poultry, we're here to help you get there. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover the following:...
You will gain the confidence need and learn more about: Understanding the science behind creating salves and tinctures Building your apothecary with the necessary supplies Discovering whether to use...
The Sustainable Canning Workshop is an extensive class covering pressure and hot water bath canning. Gain the confidence to work with canning tools such as a hot water bath, steam canner, steam juicer, and pressure canner. Learn how to modify recipes according to your dietary needs. Understand Botulism and how it applies to home canning....
In this hands-on sourdough workshop, we will cover: The process of maintaining a healthy starter, including feeding, storing, and how to use it in recipes We will be sampling sourdough...
During this hands-on class session you will learn: Identifying high and low-acidic foods What is Botulism and how to avoid it in home canned goods The components of a pressure...
If you are ready to take on the actual farm-to-table concept, allow us to help you get there. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover the following: Breed selection –...
During this hands-on class session, you will learn: Identifying high and low-acidic foods What is Botulism and how to avoid it in home canned goods The components of a pressure...
In this hands-on fermentation workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to create your menu of fermented items. Learn: The health benefits of consuming fermented items Fermented foods,...