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Hands-on Fermentation for Beginners Workshop
2025-04-05 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 properly handle and store your live bacteria, fermented foods, and drinks
Identifying and troubleshooting issues during the fermentation process
Make an easy seasonal ferment kraut recipe

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

Hot Water Bath Canning Workshop
2025-03-29 11:00 - 14:00
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 reserve your spot here.

Murray Fest
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-01
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!

Canning for Beginners
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00
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!

All in One Canning Workshop
2024-06-01 09:00 - 14:00
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 needed to work with both high and low-acidic foods.
Learn tips for canning bone broth, meat, game, and fish.
Get comfortable with canning soups and stews in order to stock your larder with healthy, ready-to-consume meals.
Properly can tomato products.
Learn how to navigate and comprehend the National Center for Home Food Preservation’s website.
Gain knowledge about best practices for storing your home-canned goods.

Learn more and reserve your spot here!

Chick Days on the Farm
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00
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 grow and preserve the harvest, allowing us to consume from it year-round

For those visiting our small family farm again, make sure to see our progress. Quite a bit has changed in a year, and we believe you will see it too!
To those who are new to our Chick Days event, we hope this becomes a regular annual visit to our farm. As we grow, we will incorporate new activities into this community event!

Women's Homesteading Society Conference
2024-04-26 09:30 - 21:30
Come fellowship with lady farmers, homesteading women, and even women who aspire to one day begin this journey! This two-day event will be held at Foxcroft Farms in Dickson, Tennessee!
I have the pleasure of speaking and I couldn’t be more thankful or excited! I hope to see you there, make sure to grab your tickets now.

Kombucha Workshop
2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:30
You will gain the confidence needed to:

Keep your SCOBY healthy and happy and how to properly store it
Become a pro at brewing raw kombucha
Create kombucha flavors your family will enjoy through a second ferment
Master how to create carbonation for a fizzy beverage
Taste test homemade raw kombucha brew and enjoy a second ferment flavored with seasonal goods

Take a minute to learn more about the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!

Herbal Immune Boosting Workshop
2024-01-20 11:00 - 14:00

Private Turkey Sale Pickup
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00

Private Chicken Sale Pickup
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 15:00

Back to the Land Homesteading Festival
2023-09-23 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00
Back to the Land Homesteading Festival
Centerville, TN
September 23 & 24

Ozarks Homesteading Expo
2023-08-25 08:00 - 2023-08-26 17:00
Ozarks Homesteading Expo
Marshfield, MO
August 25 & 26

Rabbit Processing Workshop
2023-06-17 11:00 - 14:00
During this hands-on workshop session, you will learn the following:

Breed selection
Feed options
Breeding
Methods for dispatching
How to skin and excavate
Identify internal health issues
Package for long-term storing
Tips for cooking, canning, and sausage making

Take a minute to learn more about the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!

The Homestead Festival
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00
I’ve been asked to return to speak at the 2nd annual Homestead Festival! In addition to joining me during my allotted speaking time, visit me at the following sponsor tent and grab a copy of my book, The Farm Girl’s Guide to Preserving the Harvest:

McMurray Hatchery – Friday, June 2nd
For Jars – Saturday, June 3rd

Get your tickets here!

Seasonal Poultry Pick-up
2023-06-01 10:00 - 15:00

Farmhouse Sourdough Workshop
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-28 11:00 - 14:00
Join our workshop to learn:

What a Sourdough Starter is, and how to sustain it
Ways in which you can use sourdough “discard” in your everyday kitchen
The process of making the dough for a simple Rustic Sourdough Boule
Learn recipes for Sourdough English Muffins, Sourdough Crackers, Sourdough Waffles & Sourdough Bread
Sample Sourdough Goodies
Take home your very own (and very healthy) Sourdough Starter

Take a minute to learn more about the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!

The Women's Homestead Society Conference
2023-03-25
Join me for the second annual Women’s Homestead Collective in Hohenwald, Tennessee! The gathering of like-minded women will encourage you, fill your heart, and rejuvenate you to continue living the life we live. At the end of the conference, you will break bread with speakers and attendees for an incredibly prepared farm-to-table meal.

Reserve your spot for this incredible gathering here.

Herbal Tea Blending Workshop
2023-02-11 11:00 - 14:00
You will gain the confidence need and learn more about:

Creating a beginner’s herbal tea garden
3 herbal tea mixes for digestion, relaxation/sleep, and nourishing blend
The difference between infusion and decoction
How to determine the correct proportions and herbal amounts
Where to purchase and how to forage for medicinal herbs and plants

Take a minute to learn more about the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!

Herbal Immune-Boosting Workshop
2023-01-21 11:00 - 14:00
You will gain the confidence need and learn more about:

Immune-boosting herbs and plants
How to mix your own elderberry syrup
Where to purchase and how to forage for medicinal herbs and plants
Discover additional resources to naturally boost your immune system

Take a minute to learn more about the hands-on workshop and reserve your spot!

Homesteaders of America Online Business Conference
2023-01-20 - 2023-01-21
Join me and many other homestead speakers as we talk about how to utilize your homestead or farm to not only feed your family but also bring in revenue! For this summit, I will be speaking on: How to Create Profitable Hands-on Farm/Homestead Workshops.
Get your tickets for the 2023 Bring it all Back “Home” stead Summit now!
OR become a Homesteaders of America member and view not only this business summit but ALL past Homesteader of America conferences!
