Cows

Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution share their decades of expertise in grass-based cow management. Learn how to raise dairy and beef cows sustainably using intensive grazing, producing your own food and feed with minimal inputs. Discover practical techniques to transform marginal land into fertile pastures, ensuring resilience and abundance for your homestead.

Pig

Join Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith for an engaging session on pig husbandry and traditional butchery. Learn essential skills for raising pigs sustainably, from feeding strategies to humane harvesting techniques using antique methods. Discover how to maximize meat yield and preserve quality, empowering homesteaders to master pork production with confidence and respect for the craft. Perfect for beginners and seasoned farmers alike!

Finding Land

Mathew Winters of Cottage Pastures guides homesteaders in finding the perfect land for sustainable living. Learn key factors like soil quality, water access, and location suitability, drawing from his experience in Southeastern Indiana. Discover practical steps to secure and develop land, empowering you to build a thriving, regenerative homestead with confidence.

Faith on Land

Sarah Kroger of The Purpose Project inspires homesteaders with her “Faith on Land” session, blending spiritual wisdom with practical living. As a mother of seven and podcast host, she shares how aligning with faith fosters resilience and purpose in land stewardship. Learn to cultivate a meaningful connection between your homestead and spiritual journey.

Others

Bees/Microgreens/Health/Regenerative Farming

Break

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Feeding farm from farm

Learn how to sustainably produce all farm feed using intensive grazing and crop rotations, minimizing off-farm inputs. Gain practical insights into creating a self-sufficient homestead ecosystem, ensuring thriving livestock and fertile land.

Pig

Join Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith for an in-depth “Pig” session, diving deeper into sustainable pig rearing and traditional butchery. Explore advanced feeding techniques, humane slaughter methods using antique tools, and meat preservation strategies. Gain hands-on insights to optimize pork production, equipping homesteaders with skills for a thriving, respectful farmstead.

Others

Bees/Fermenting/Health/Rotational Grazing

Break

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Table

Faith on Land

Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith offers a heartfelt “Faith on Land” session, merging traditional butchery with spiritual stewardship. Discover how faith shapes sustainable farming practices, fostering a profound bond with the land through ethical animal care. Gain insights to enrich your homestead with purpose, honoring both craft and creation.

Sourdough

Mathew Winters of Cottage Pastures shares his passion for sourdough baking, a homestead staple. Learn the art of crafting nutrient-rich sourdough bread using natural fermentation, from starter creation to baking techniques. Discover how this time-honored skill enhances self-sufficiency, offering homesteaders a delicious, sustainable way to nourish their families with wholesome bread.

Carving/Health

Sarah Kroger of The Purpose Project blends mindfulness with practical skills in her “Carving/Health” session. Learn woodcarving techniques to create functional homestead tools while exploring how intentional crafting boosts mental and physical well-being. As a faith-driven coach, Sarah offers insights to carve out a healthier, purpose-filled life on the land.

Lunch

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Faith on Land

Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution present “Faith on Land,” merging spiritual principles with sustainable farming. Learn how faith guides their grass-based practices, fostering resilience and abundance on their Ohio farmstead. Discover ways to cultivate a homestead that honors both land and belief, rooted in self-sufficiency.

Curing Meat

Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith leads a practical session on curing meat, sharing time-honored techniques from his 15 years of traditional butchery experience. Learn how to preserve pork, beef, and more using natural methods, ensuring long-lasting, flavorful results. Discover the art of curing to enhance your homestead’s self-sufficiency and culinary traditions.

Bees/Composting/Health

Break

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Watering the farm

Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution share their insights on “Watering the farm” to ensure a thriving homestead. Learn sustainable water management techniques, from rainwater harvesting to efficient irrigation, tailored for grass-based systems. Discover practical methods to support livestock and crops, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency on your land.

Table

Others

Rabbits/Saving Seeds/Health/Season of land and faith