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Join us for our 2nd annual Chick Days on the Farm community event! Not only will you be able to select from some of the best homesteading chicken breeds out there, you will also have the opportunity to: Tour the farm and learn about our regenerative farming practices Walk the garden and discover how we...
This all-in-one canning workshop will cover everything listed below and much more: Gain the confidence to work canning tools such as a hot water bath and 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. Gain the skills...
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 the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!
Join me in Iowa for the first Murray Fest hosted by McMurray Hatchery! In addition to a hatchery tour, you will learn from incredible homesteaders and small-family farmers. Whether new to the homesteading life or a seasoned homesteader, there is always room to learn. Grab your tickets now, and I'll see you there!
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'll be able to learn more about this hands-on hot water bath canning workshop and...
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, beverages, dairy, and adult beverages The different food cultures – starters, SCOBY, sourdough starter, the mother Equipment and supplies to have on hand How to...
In this hands-on 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 goodies. Learning the difference between active sourdough starter and sourdough discard How to utilize sourdough discard in a recipe The hands-on portion of this sourdough workshop...
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...
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....
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...
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...
