Classes and Demonstrations
Many Saturday mornings we hold a free demonstration (and sometimes we have mid-week ones as well). During the demonstration, we’ll do the thing in front of you and explain what we’re doing along the way – like a live YouTube tutorial, but you can jump in and ask questions! Most demonstrations are about one hour.
Home-Brewed Kombucha
Saturday, February 28th at 9 AM
***This class is full.***
Boost your gut health by brewing your own kombucha. Learn how to ferment and flavor this refreshing beverage at our demonstration.
Raising Chicks
Saturday, March 7th at 9 AM
Whether it’s your first time raising chicks or you just want a refresher course, this class will give you everything you need to welcome those birdies with confidence! Click to RSVP.
Waterbath Canning
Saturday, March 14th at 9 AM
Walk through the basics of waterbath canning jam and other high-acid foods. Perfect for the first-time canner or if you only vaguely remember canning with your grandmother. Click to RSVP.
Strategies for Feeding Chickens
Saturday, March 28th at 9 AM
Get the most eggs from each pound of chicken feed! If you’re tired of wasted feed, wonder if supplements are needed, or just want to know if there are more options than a bag of pellets, this is the class for you. Great for both novice and expert chicken tenders. Click to RSVP.
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Calendar Archives
These demonstrations are part of our regular rotation and will be repeated in the future. Make sure to get on our email list to hear the latest!
Bone Broth & Soups
Make your own nutrient-dense bone broth for a fraction of the cost of buying it, and with infinitely more health benefits than the pre-made stuff. We’ll also cover how to build a soup from scratch, without a recipe.
Homesteading 101
This is the class if you want to raise more of your own food but need some help with strategic planning to make it actually successful! Think of it as a one-hour homesteading conference without the expense and hassle of travel.
Elderberry Syrup
Give your immune system a boost with homemade elderberry syrup! Learn how to make your own at home (we have elderberries available at Harvey’s).
Beginner Sourdough
Want to join the sourdough revolution but need some help? We’ll help you get started making sourdough with basic methods that you can adapt to your style and schedule.
Intro to Meat Rabbits
Learn how to incorporate this underutilized but valuable animal into your homestead. Whether as meat or compost creators, rabbits are a low-maintenance asset to your food growing systems.
Homemade Marshmallows
Delight your children and impress your friends with homemade marshmallows. They’re delightfully easy and much tastier than Jet-Puff. We’ll also share an easy way to make hot chocolate from scratch.
Beginner Sourdough
Want to join the sourdough revolution but need some help? We’ll help you get started making sourdough with basic methods that you can adapt to your style and schedule.
Baking with Home-Ground Flour
Learn the nuances of cooking and baking with freshly-milled flour of all types. There will definitely be some tasting involved! We can mill grains for you at our store so don’t hesitate to attend if you don’t have a grain mill.
Foundations of Soil Health
Feed your soil and it will feed your garden! Learn how to improve and work with the soil you have.
Seed Starting Basics
Our relatively short growing season makes indoor seed starting a necessity for many types of plants. Learn how to start seeds indoors (and which ones to just plant outside), then how to transplant them successfully.
Cooking with Flavor
If you feel like your cooking is bland or just missing something, join this class to learn how to build layers of flavor in your food!
Cooking with Tallow
You’ve heard about the negative effects of seed oils and the health benefits of tallow, but how do you cook with tallow? We’ll get you started learning how to cook with tallow as well as lard, and also demonstrate how to render your own.
Composting 101
Greens, browns, aerobic, anaerobic – we’ll break down the composting process into plain English and get you started actually making compost you can use!
Homemade Yogurt
Making your own yogurt is simple, economical, and healthier with more diverse cultures and no extra ingredients! We’ll walk you through how to do it.
Biochar for Garden & Livestock
Adding biochar to soil can drastically improve water rentention and improve nutrient availability. And Joel Salatin has said if your pigs are ailing, the first thing to do is give them some charcoal to detoxify! We’ll teach you how to use biochar effectively.
Lacto-Fermentation Basics
Learn the basics of lacto-fermenation, the simple way to preserve vegetables from pickles to kimchi to sauerkraut.
Pressure Canning 101
Get over your fear of pressure canning! Watch us demonstrate pressure canning and you’ll get the boost you need to get started pressure canning your own chicken broth, beans, and garden produce.
Rabbit Butchering
You’ve got meat rabbits – now what? Jeremy will walk you through the process of butchering a rabbit from start to finish. A live rabbit will be dispatched in this class so be prepared!
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