Classes and Demonstrations
Most Saturday mornings we hold a free demonstration. 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.
Pressure Canning 101
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, June 28th at 9:00 AM (NEW TIME!)
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. Click to RSVP.
Rabbit Butchering
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, July 12th at 9:00 AM – (NEW TIME!)
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! Click to RSVP.
Basic Yeast Breads
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, July 19th at 9:00 AM (NEW TIME!)
Sourdough is great, but sometimes you just want to get bread on the table in a couple of hours! We’ll teach you how to make breads like loaves, rolls, hamburger buns, and cinnamon rolls using yeast. Click to RSVP.
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Water Bath Canning
Walk through the basics of waterbath canning jam and other low-acid foods. Perfect for the first-time canner or if you only vaguely remember canning with your grandmother.
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!
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.
Homemade Yogurt
Making your own yogurt is simple, economical, and often healthier! We’ll walk you through how to do it using both raw or storebought milk. Click to RSVP.
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. Click to RSVP.
Water Bath Canning
Walk through the basics of waterbath canning jam and other low-acid foods. Perfect for the first-time canner or if you only vaguely remember canning with your grandmother.
Seed Starting Basics
April is not too late to start seeds – in fact, it’s a great time! Learn how to start seeds indoors, then how to transplant them successfully. Click to RSVP.
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. Click to RSVP.
Home-Brewed Kombucha
Boost your gut health by brewing your own kombucha. Learn how to ferment and flavor this refreshing beverage at our demonstration event. Click to RSVP.