Back To The Land Conference 2025
Discover, Learn & Grow at the 2025 Back To The Land Conference
Step into a day filled with inspiration, hands-on learning, and faith-driven community. The 2025 Back to the Land Conference is your gateway to mastering sustainable living whether you live in the city, a suburban neighborhood or on land in the country. Learn things from raising livestock and growing food to preserving harvests and nurturing your land with intention. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just beginning your journey toward self-sufficiency, you’ll find practical skills, timeless wisdom, and a network of passionate individuals ready to walk alongside you. Join us and be empowered to live more abundantly—on the land and in spirit.
Schedule of Events
A Full Day of Homesteading Wisdom, Skills & Faith. Join hands-on sessions with experienced farmers, butchers, and creators as they share time-tested practices, sustainable techniques, and faith-driven inspiration for building a thriving, regenerative life on the land.
- Grass-based dairy and beef cow management
- Traditional pig husbandry and butchery
- Practical guidance on finding and developing your perfect homestead land
- Rabbit husbandry
- Hands-on lessons in sourdough baking and meat curing
- Watering systems, intensive grazing, and self-sustaining farm ecosystems
- Beekeeping, composting, health, microgreens, fermenting, and more
WHAT TO EXPECT
- In-Person Homesteading Education
- Expert Speakers
- Live Demostration
- Family Friendly
- Speakers Panel
- Q&A Opportunities
- High Quality Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Live Music
- Book Signings
Event Details
DATE: Saturday, 20th September, 2025
PLACE: 665 North Broadway St. Lebanon, OH 45036
TIME: Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM
Meet Our Speakers
Experience the Heart of Homesteading at the 2025 Back To The Land Conference
Join us for a full day of hands-on learning, faith-filled inspiration, and traditional skills—designed to equip and encourage anyone seeking to build a thriving, purposeful homestead rooted in sustainability and community.
Faith Meets the Farm
Discover how spiritual values and sustainable living come together on the land. At the heart of the Back To The Land Conference is the deep connection between faith and stewardship. Through inspiring sessions like “Faith on Land,” you’ll explore how spiritual purpose can guide everyday homesteading—whether through ethical animal care, intentional food production, or simply cultivating gratitude for the work of your hands. It’s about more than growing food—it’s about growing with purpose.
Traditional Skills, Timeless Wisdom
Learn hands-on techniques that have nourished homesteads for generations. From sourdough baking to butchery and curing meat, our workshops revive the lost arts of self-sufficient living. These skills are more than just practical—they’re empowering. Taught by passionate experts, each session gives you the knowledge and confidence to bring more sustainability, resilience, and craftsmanship into your everyday life.
Raising Animals with Respect and Purpose
Master regenerative livestock practices that support both land and life. Join renowned voices like Shawn and Beth Dougherty and Brandon Sheard as they guide you through sustainable animal husbandry rooted in care and respect. Learn the art of raising cows and pigs using intensive grazing, humane harvesting, and holistic feeding methods—building a healthier homestead and ecosystem with every decision you make.
Building the Homestead Life
Find your land, grow your food, and create a life that thrives. Whether you’re searching for the right property or figuring out how to feed your animals from your own fields, this conference offers the tools to build a thriving homestead from the ground up. With sessions on land selection, water management, composting, beekeeping, and more—you’ll gain clarity, skills, and a vision for a more independent future.
About the Venue
Warren County Fairgrounds & Event Center
665 North Broadway St., Lebanon, OH 45036
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Set on over 90 acres in the heart of Lebanon, Ohio, the Warren County Fairgrounds offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern amenities. With spacious indoor halls and open-air grounds, it’s an ideal location for hands-on workshops, gatherings, and demonstrations. Convenient parking, accessibility, and a rich agricultural heritage make this venue a natural fit for the 2025 Back To The Land Conference.