Keeper's of the Old Ways Classes

Let's talk all things flour and yeast and make bread making a breeze.  Learn how to read your dough and basic bread making tips to kick those myths aside that say bread making is hard.

Learn how to raise, feed, and milk your dairy goats with Mia.  She will talk nutrition, health and the tools needed to milk and store it.

This class will help you decide if Bees are a good fit for your homestead.  Learn about basic beekeeping, tools needed, threats to bees, and bee health.  Stay after class for a Q & A session for ,more personalized answers to your questions.

Walk around and find wild edibles with Billy.  Billy  will have some plants with him to help you better identify other plants that may not be on site that you can forage for on your own.

Live in-person chicken butchering.  This class is not for the squeamish.  From feather to plate, Perry Hill will show you how to process a chicken and prepare it for your kitchen table. 

Perry Hill will have a half of hog on the table showing your how to process it  into the different sections, bacon, pork chops, picnic ham etc...!

Learn how to make the garden a breeze and enjoyable.  David will talk on gardening methods, seeds, companion planting and how to make all of this so simple when it seems so complicated.

Live in-person rabbit butchering.  This class is not for the squeamish.  From farm to plate, Perry Hill will show you how to process a rabbit and prepare it for your kitchen table. 

 Love for the taste of fermented foods began young for Anna with pickles and sauerkraut. After finding relief from many health issues through the pursuit of gut healing, fermenting became her passion and way of life.

Anna shares her fervor for fermenting on her YouTube channel called Fermented Homestead along with her husband, Robert, who has recently started developed a love of fermentation in the form often requiring distillation.

On her channel, Anna also shares the lessons and successes of homestead life, gardening, food preservation and continued pursuit of gut health. 

• Health and Nutrition on the Homestead
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• As a Certified Nutritional coach and video producer for her husband Randall White of “Flomaton Famous”, Mechelle White will be discussing the importance of having an all natural diet on the homestead. The Do’s, Don’ts and maybes. What’s beneficial and what we should do without. She will also bring forth information and myth busters for all the fad diets out there. If you’re wanting to improve your health or just loose a few pounds, Mechelle will be bringing the facts.

Hands on grafting class. Randall will show you how to graft a tree and help you graft one of your own trees to take home as well.  Randall will discuss the tools needed and the different types of grafting and propagation methods there are. 

Hands on blacksmithing class, you will forage your own item and take it home in this class.  Travis hopes you will leave with the confidence to forage something again.

Alex will talk how sourdough has been a game changer in her family's health and the nutritional benefits of it.  She will also show you how to make your own sourdough starter, how to feed it, maintain it and use that starter.  She will provide you with the tools needed to create delicious and healthy bread for family and friends!

David will be teaching on how to start your own food forest.  He will discuss the what all you can plant in a food forest and how to manage it.  

Crazzy Lizzy's Goat farm will have several demonstrations throughout the day of how to make soap.  Stop by their booth and learn how easy it is to make your own soap, and the tools you need. 

Discover the ancient art of holistic living and herbal remedies in our Home Apothecary class.  Learn how to create natural, homegrown solutions for your family's health and well being.  From foraging & cultivating healing herbs to crafting homemade remedies, this class will empower you to nurture your family and homestead with the wisdom of nature.  Join us on a journey to a healthier, more sustainable way of life.

Breeds, History, and Why you need one!

Explore the world of Livestock Guardian dogs in this educational class.  Discover their rich history and the crucial role they play in protecting your farm animals.  Learn why these loyal and intelligent canines are indispensable for safeguarding your livestock from predators,  Join us to understand the bond between humans and these remarkable dogs and ensure the safety and well being of your farm animals.

 Do high food prices and empty grocery shelves have you concerned about food security for your family? Come hear how we grow and preserve our food to be prepared not scared. We will share how to determine your family's food needs to prepare for short and long term goals. 

How to tap into free institutional funding and training for your homestead journey.

There is an herb for every ailment. come join me as we explore this in detail!

 To sustainably raise rabbits for meat, you need to be able to produce their feed. If you can’t, you are just trading your grocery store dependence for a feed store dependence. Megan will help you break that cycle. She will teach you how to provide a balanced diet for your rabbits, right from your own homestead. She will cover how to meet all of the rabbit’s nutritional needs without needing to purchase any commercial products. !

**Basics of Mushroom Cultivation: A 60-Minute Crash Course**

Join the Little family for a quick and practical dive into the basics of growing gourmet mushrooms at home. In this condensed class, we'll cover everything you need to know to get started, from fruiting mushroom kits to inoculating grain.

**What We'll Cover:**

1. **Starting with Ready-to-Fruit Mushroom Kits**: Explore the easiest way to grow mushrooms at home using ready-to-fruit mushroom kits. Learn how to set up and care for your kit for a successful harvest, no prior experience required.

2. **Understanding Mushroom Blocks**: Delve into the process of mushroom block production and how to use them for successful cultivation. Discover the basics of spawn production and inoculation techniques to create your own mushroom blocks.

3. **Inoculating Grain**: Learn the essential technique of inoculating grain with mushroom spawn. We'll cover the basics of grain prep and sterilization, allowing you to kickstart your mushroom cultivation journey from scratch.

**Who Should Attend:**

This class is perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into the world of mushroom cultivation. Whether you're a curious enthusiast or a complete novice, join us for a crash course in growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home.

**Join Us:**

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the essentials of mushroom cultivation in just 60 minutes. Join the Little family for a quick and practical session filled with tips, techniques, and the joy of growing your own mushrooms from start to finish.  

Title: Steering Clear of Mistakes in Solar Installation

Description: Thinking about installing solar panels? Let's make sure you're ready to avoid some common slip-ups! This class is all about helping you steer clear of problems when setting up solar power at home. We'll keep things simple and talk about the important stuff like how to choose the right gear, where to put everything, and how to make sure it keeps working well.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Making the Right Choices: Figuring out the best gear and how to set it up smartly for more power.
2. Putting It Together: Learning how to install everything properly and safely.
3. Following the Rules: Understanding the basic rules and permits you need to follow.
4. Keeping It Going: Easy tips for looking after your solar setup so it lasts a long time.

Who Should Attend: This class is great for folks who want to set up solar panels at home but don't know where to start. No fancy words or complicated stuff – just simple, useful info!

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, you'll:

• Know the important things to watch out for when installing solar panels.
• Understand how to choose the right gear and set it up properly.
• Get tips on how to keep your solar setup working smoothly for a long time.

Join us and get the lowdown on solar power without the confusing jargon!

This class will teach you how to extract your own cooking oils from sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, etc.... Juanita twill talk tools needed to make your own oil, how to properly store it and the nutritional benefits of making your own oil as well.

Learn how to rig up your very own fishing pole and the basics of fishing to take home and start fishing.

Knot Tying

Sinkers & Weights

Hooks

Bait Types

Learn hot to hatch and raise chicks and start the cycle the all over again.  Kids will learn basic chick care, tools needed, nutritional needs and how to keep them safe from predators.

Come learn how to make your own toothbrush out of sawgrass!

Detail coming soon!

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Grow Your Own Herbal Cleaning Garden

We are bombarded by toxic chemicals in commercial cleaning products every day.  It's time we switched to a better way to clean!  In this class, Suzanne will show you how to grow and use specific herbs that can clean our bodies, disinfect our homes, and how to help keep our animals safe and toxin free.  We'll discuss saponins as well as antivirals and antiseptic herbs that are easily to grow and will add beauty to your homestead gardens.  

Details coming Soon!