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It goes without saying—this year has been a whirlwind of crazy. We’ve been holding our breath since March of this year. With each passing month—with one homesteading conference after another being cancelled—we thought for sure that we’d be in the clear this coming October. Sadly, our optimism has faded. We have watched the world go […]
So you’re thinking about bringing home a family milk cow? It’s time to hit the books and dive into Family Milk Cow 101! There is a lot you need to know before you fill that first pail with milk including what dairy supplies you need to get started so you have the milking equipment on hand from […]
In their brand new book, Beyond Labels, Sina McCullough and Joel Salatin walk us through some pretty incredible truths about living a healthier lifestyle. A conversation between a doctor and a farmer about food and living a healthy lifestyle—this book needs to be in everyone’s hands! Join us for a LIVE chat with Sina and […]
It’s no secret that Homesteaders of America brings in thousands of people each and every year to our annual event. Last year (2019) was our biggest year yet, with over 3,500+ people attending each day. And that was only our third year event! Over 400 of those people were children. We’re growing the next generation […]
In 1776, a five man committee drafted America’s most important document—The Declaration of Independence. This document was accepted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, ensuring our rights to LIFE, LIBERTY, and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS. This document is an intentional list of our rights as humans. It gives us the right to freely homestead […]
“The food supply chain is breaking.” These are the words John Tyson, board chairman of Tyson Foods, wrote this week. Over 2-million chickens will be (or have already been) killed in the wake of the recent virus. Why? Because of viral outbreaks in the processing plants, and social distancing restrictions. Likewise, Smithfield Foods––the largest pork […]
Learning how to make soap is a valuable homesteading skill that everyone striving for greater self-sufficiency can acquire. It doesn’t matter where you live or how many acres you are on, we can all make soap at home! Start with a simple recipe like this lard soap. It’s perfect for beginners! How to Make Soap at […]
Continuing with our theme in 2020, we’re heading into part 2 of the How to Grow Your Own Food series! If you joined us for the very first part of the series, you got to learn all about growing your own food! You can see more here. From how to plant plants and start seeds, […]
When you brew kombucha, also known as fermented tea, you will be making a drink that has been around for a very long time. It’s only recently that it’s become a widely known and popular beverage. Beautiful photos of this colorful beverage are common on social media, and a wide variety of fermented tea flavors […]
2021 Homesteaders of America Conference Tickets About This Event Our conference is a two-day event held on Friday and Saturday, October 8th & 9th. We offer in-depth Hands-On Homesteading & Gardening Workshops Thursday October 7th. More info on the workshops coming soon! (Additional fees apply.) Speaker Line Up Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms Daniel Salatin, Polyface Farms […]