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Sitting under the tree canopy at Forest Lake Camp in the summer of 2022, a few of us developed the idea of a homesteading group with a family friendly environment to interact with like-minded people who are interested in homesteading's self-sufficient lifestyle, with a willingness to learn from and support one another. And as it developed, it was apparent that we needed to facilitate a gathering to share the aspects and diverse skills of homesteading. Featued speakers and classes will include...
Becky Taylor - Canning, Dehydrating, and Fermenting Foods
Rachel Lames - Maintaining Sourdough and Bread Making
Josh McKinsey - Making Maple Syrup and Foraging
Amanda Jones - More aspects of Foraging
Faith Reeves - Soil Amendments and Composting
Linda Spears - Seed Starting and Transplanting
David Weber - Urban Gardening and Usuing a Broad Fork
(TBD) - Administering First Aid
Dr. Rich Fetcho - Getting and Staying Healthy
Andrea Forest - Raising Chickens for Eggs and Meat
Bob & Sara Benson - Horses, Cattle, and Vet Supplies
Matthew Ott - Blacksmithing
Shawn Ott - Trapping in the Iowa Landscape
Forest Lake Camp & Conference Center
11733 Copperhead Road
Ottumwa IA
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