Join us for the 2025 Homestead Heritage Conference, a must-attend event dedicated to the thriving spirit of sustainable living. Set to inspire and educate, our conference welcomes all, from seasoned homesteaders to those just starting their journey towards self-sufficiency. This one-day gathering offers a suite of hands-on workshops covering essential practices such as organic farming, food preservation, and renewable energy solutions. Our lineup of expert speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the experience.
Schedule:
9:00 am - 9:15 am
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.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty
9:00 am - 9:15 am
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!
Brandon Sheard
9:00 am - 9:15 am
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.
Mathew Winters
9:00 am - 9:15 am
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.
Sarah Kroger
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Others
Bees/Microgreens/Health/Regenerative Farming
9:15 am - 9:30 am
Break
(no speaker)
9:30 am - 10:40 am
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.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty
9:30 am - 10:45 am
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.
Brandon Sheard
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Others
Bees/Fermenting/Health/Rotational Grazing
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Break
(no speaker)
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Table
Shawn and Beth Dougherty
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Brandon Sheard
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Mathew Winters
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Sarah Kroger
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
(no speaker)
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
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.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
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.
Brandon Sheard
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Bees/Composting/Health
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Break
(no speaker)
2:30 pm
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.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Table
Mathew Winters
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm