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Poultry Processing Workshop
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 – broiler, heritage, dual purpose, dual purpose broiler
Feed options
Pasture-raised
Humane dispatching
Plucking options – hand or machine
Excavating the bird
Identify internal health issues
Parting the bird
Packaging for long-term storing

Learn more about this hands-on poultry processing workshop and reserve your spot here.

Natural Soapmaking Workshop
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00
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 natural soapmaking process
Learn safety protocols and procedures
Know what materials are needed for soapmaking at home
Utilize home-grown plants and animal matter from your homestead to make all-natural soaps
How to scent your soaps

You will have the opportunity to:

Make a loaf of your very own handmade soap, approximately 7 bars of soap ($56 value)
Take home a reusable, heavy-duty silicone soap mold and cutter. ($15 value)
Enjoy a sample pre-cured soap bar ($5 value)
Gain the confidence and skill to make soap at home safely. (Invaluable)
Practice with a beginner soap recipe
Gather necessary soapmaking materials and supplies with a supply list designed for beginners

You can learn more about this hands-on natural soapmaking workshop and reserve your spot here.

Poultry Processing Workshop
2026-08-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
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:

Breed selection – broiler, heritage, dual purpose, dual purpose broiler
Feed options
Pasture-raised
Humane dispatching
Plucking options – hand or machine
Excavating the bird
Identify internal health issues
Parting the bird
Packaging for long-term storing

You can learn more about this hands-on workshop and reserve your spot here.

Kombucha and Water Kefir Brewing Workshop
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00
In this hands-on workshop, you will:

Learn how to keep your kombucha SCOBY and kefir grains healthy and happy, as well as how to properly store them.
Create kombucha and water kefir flavors your family will enjoy through a second ferment, also known as a F2.
Master how to create carbonation for a fizzy beverage.
Taste test homemade raw kombucha and water kefir brews.

You can learn more about this hands-on workshop and reserve your spot here.

Homesteaders of America Conference
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-10 | Warren County Fairgrounds, Front Royal, VA, United States
Join me for the 10th annual Homesteaders of America Conference, where you will have the opportunity to learn about real homesteading from real people in real life. Hands-on workshops will be held on Thursday, October 8th. This year, I will be teaching a hands-on fermentation workshop.

Warren County Fairgrounds
Front Royal, VA
