• 2023-2024 •
Mini-series
& Classes
• MINI-SERIES •
Herbal Remedies
Tuesday, Nov. 7 & Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
5:00-8:30pm
This is an info-packed two-part class on medicinal herbs and remedies. Please note I am not a licensed professional, this class will be about sharing what I have been doing for years to naturally care for common sicknesses, ailments, and problems that occur in our family. Using medicinal herbs grown on our farm, I will offer both demonstrations and hands on preparation of our most used tinctures, poultices, oils, and natural remedies. At class 2, you will get to take home a full kit of what we consider the foundation of a good herbal remedy cabinet used to treat most common issues. You will go home with the knowledge of how to make everything in the kit, as well as info sheets and recipes so you are equipped to continue making and using these natural remedies on your own.
Please note: If you are joining the Homesteading Women’s Group, most of the information from this class and the take home kit will both be included in the group so we do not recommend that you take both.
$300 - Includes take home kit valued at over $100
Please note: seats are limited
Canning, Preserving & Food Security
Tuesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 27, 2024
4-9pm
If you have a fear of canning, or are overwhelmed on where or how to start, then this is for you! In this two-part class we will go over:
-The basics of canning and what you need to know before you start
-What ingredients we use to get away from sugar & chemicals
-Water bath and pressure canning start to finish
-Drying, dehydrating, freezing, and other preservation techniques
-We will also provide resources for sourcing locally grown produce, locally raised meat, and how we go about sourcing affordable high quality organic food outside of the grocery stores.
Please note: If you are joining the Homesteading Women’s Group, most of the information from this class will be included in the group so we do not recommend that you take both.
$200 Total - $50 deposit now & $150 collected in May
Seats are limited
• ONE DAY CLASSES •
ALL ABOUT CHICKENS
- PART 1 -
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
5-8pm
Chickens are a staple of our farm- we raise them for both meat and egg production. In the last several years, we’ve raised well over a thousand birds, and through trial and error we have learned a lot about what works best (and what doesn’t work too). Part 1 will cover: breeding chickens, how to breed for specific egg colors, incubating, hatching eggs, preserving eggs, how to order chicks for better success, how to (and not to) raise meat chickens, all about brooding and brooder options (including Jake’s ingenious brooder-composter design), and we’ll show you our 8 different coop styles and the pros and cons to each. We will also share our tips for feeding chickens nutrient dense food more affordably, including a demonstration on how to set up and grow fodder.
Please note: If you are joining the Homesteading Women’s Group, most of the information from this class will be included in the group so we do not recommend that you take both.
$100 - $50 to reserve
ALL ABOUT CHICKENS
- PART 2 -
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5-8pm
This is the second part of our Chicken Series, and we will demonstrate how we butcher and process a chicken for the best flavor and texture possible. This will include a live slaughter, evisceration station, what we save and how we utilize every part of the bird possible, aging and brining the meat, and how to quickly and easily break down a whole chicken into parts for easier freezing and use. We will also share how we make broth and our broth recipe. Please note that this class is not affiliated with a state agency and will not meet any licensing requirements. This is strictly for homesteading purposes.
$100 - $50 to reserve
BIO-CHAR INSTRUCTION
& TAKE HOME RETORT KIT
Thursday, April 11, 2024
5-8pm
All about Bio-Char. The evening will start with a demonstration of how we make and use bio-char. From there, class members will move inside to our shop and learn how to build a Bio-Char Retort. Class members will take home a pre-built kit (made by us and identical to ours).
$400 - Includes cost of take home & ready to use Bio-Char Retort
$50 to reserve & $350 due in January
COMPOST TEA INSTRUCTION
& TAKE HOME BREWING KIT
Thursday, May 9, 2024
5-8pm
All about Compost Tea. The evening will start with a demonstration of how we make and use Compost Tea. Class members will then learn how to build a compost tea brewer and take home a pre-made 10 gallon kit.