The Modern Homestead’s First Annual Homesteading Conference
Last year, hundreds of ambitious, knowledgeable homesteaders gathered together in person to learn, encourage one another and make their homesteads better than ever.
2023’s content and speaker lineup was so impactful and incredible that we just had to offer it to the world one more time. Purchase your unlimited access to all 43 replay videos of the 2023 Modern Homesteading Conference now!
- Get unlimited access to 43 presentations from the 2023 conference!
- Action-packed information from 30+ speakers with presentations from Joel Salatin, Carolyn Thomas, Anne Briggs, Melissa K. Norris, Dr. Patrick Jones, Brandon Sheard, and more!
- Learn about everything from gardening to fencing, to livestock care to cheese making, and beyond!
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Esther Munroe
Elderberry: Nature's Medicine Chest
Sick? Elderberry can help. Expert botanist and herbalist Esther Munroe teaches us all about amazing elderberry. A plentiful herb in most regions, every homestead should have a ready stock of elderberries.
Daniel Salatin
Pastured Livestock
Pastured is best. Daniel shares why pasturing your homestead’s livestock builds healthier and happier herds and flocks and how to pasture economically and sustainably.
Tom Watkins
Raising Poultry
Tend and raise poultry of all kinds with one easy system. Tom Watkins from McMurray Hatchery speaks on which tending methods truly raise high quality poultry and which you can leave out of your routine.
Rusty Bastian
Building Soil Health, Naturally
The health of your land’s soil dictates the health of your entire homestead. Join Rusty from Redmond Real Salt as he shares natural, cost-effective and lasting ways to build up the health of your soil for generations to come.
Ashlee Rowland
Using Nutrition to Reverse Autoimmune Disease
Let your food be your healer. Ashlee walks us through nutritional necessities to add to our diets and homesteads to strengthen our bodies and even reverse complicated conditions.
Kody Hanner
Teaching Homesteading for Lifelong Self Sufficiency
Pass your love of homesteading on to the next generation. Kody shares his wisdom of how to instill homesteading values into our families and communities to ensure self sufficiency for life.
Brandon Sheard
Hog Butchering (x3)
Learn to butcher hogs humanely, safely and efficiently while harvesting every available resource. Brandon teaches expert hog butchering techniques in three video installments.
Anne Briggs
Goat Milking
Milking goats is different than milking cows. Anne provides easy goat milking methods that ensure maximum milk for your pails and maximum comfort for your goats.
Robyn Jackson
Natural Cheese Making
Learn to make homemade, natural cheese and never waste ingredients again. Robyn teaches how to make a variety of homemade cheeses and makes the whole process simple and enjoyable.
Nikki Conley
Grafting Heirloom Apple Trees
Grow and craft an apple tree orchard that will give back to your family for generations. Nikki lets us in on the secrets of creating an heirloom apple orchard that offers pristine flavors, health and a lasting connection to our roots.
Trevor Hollenback
Sheep Shearing
Never dread shearing season again. Trevor offers masterful shearing techniques that you can implement at your very next shearing season.
Dr. Chris Boman
The Soil-Gut-Brain Connection
Soil health is the missing piece to achieving holistic well being. Dr. Chris breaks down what constitutes healthy soil and how food growing practices affect our guts and brains.
Dezeray Rathjen
Ways to Prepare an Off Grid Home
Going off grid doesn’t have to be challenging or isolating. Join Dezeray from MTN Dog Farm as she teaches simple, step-by-step ways to ease into off-grid life and reveals how going off grid can bring your family closer together.
Azure Standard
Know What's in Your Food
You are what you eat, and what your food eats. Azure walks us through the state of America’s agriculture and food systems and how important it is to be educated on our food’s health.
Kay & Jordyn
Gardening in a Northern Climate
Living in a northern climate doesn’t need to stop you from having a flourishing garden. Kay & Jordyn teach their best tips and tricks for planting and growing in challenging conditions.
Joe Putman
Picking the Right Fencing for Your Livestock
Minimize fence repairs and ensure the safety and security of your herds. Joe from Premier 1 Supplies walks us through the best fencing options for all of your homestead’s livestock.
Ashlee Rowland
The Importance of Saturated Fats for Women's Hormones
Fats are not the enemy of our health. Ashlee takes a stand on why women need to incorporate saturated fats into their diets for the health of their hormones and their overall well being.
Ashley Baar
How To Keep Honeybees on the Modern Homestead
Honeybees are essential members of botanical ecosystems. Ashley shares how to keep thriving honeybee hives on your modern homestead and how their presence and health will elevate your entire homestead.
Deanne Converse
Alternative Sustainable Feeds
Learn to give your livestock the best feed that works both for your budget and for your feeding systems. Deanne shares the best alternative, sustainable feeds available and how to transition your animals safely.
Kay & Jordyn
Growing in a Greenhouse
Growing your favorite produce in a greenhouse doesn’t have to be tedious or confusing. Join Kay & Jordyn as they share their best greenhouse growing practices, no matter your climate.
Dr. Chris Boman
Pesticides, Petrochemicals and Chronic Disease
There’s a strong link between our health and common food treatments. Dr. Chris delves into the science of pesticides, petrochemicals and chronic disease so we can all make more informed choices about our diets and growing practices in our homesteads.
Nikki Conley
Profitable Homestead Business with Value-Added Products
Build a homestead that works for you. Nikki provides practical business insights that you can apply to your homestead to build a more efficient, profitable venture.
Josh & Carolyn Thomas
Pantry Chat
The pantry is the life source of your homestead’s efficiency and atmosphere. Join Josh & Carolyn as they share why having a fully stocked and well organized pantry during every season is key to having a homesteading experience you’ll love.
Robyn Jackson
Milk Cow 101
Get to know your milk and dairy cows with Robyn Jackson. Whether you’re considering purchasing your first milk cow, or have a whole dairy herd, Robyn’s knowledge will help you take better care of your cow(s) and increase quality milk supply.
Brandon Sheard
Hog Butchering (x4)
Brandon delves into not only how-to in this 4 video installment, but everything you need to know; cutting surfaces, moisture, humidity, and bacteria, as well as butchery for curing and wrapping meat.
Dr. Patrick Jones
When You're Sick as a Dog and You Are a Dog
Take care of your homestead’s animals like family after this session with Dr. Patrick. Dr. Patrick shows us how to treat common animal ailments with natural means and how to strengthen their immune systems.
Speaker Panel
Q&A
Tune into this full speaker panel Q&A session for specific answers to specific homesteading challenges.
Joel Salatin
Making Money on Your Homestead Without the Red Tape
Your homestead should be profitable. Joel demystifies what it takes to create a self-sufficient, abundant and profitable homestead that becomes a staple in your local community.
Anne Briggs
Time Management and Prioritizing What’s Important for a Thriving Homestead
Not everything needs to be done at once. Anne expertly systematizes what to focus on when to build a homestead that runs smoothly and reaps dividends.
Dr. Patrick Jones
Be Nice to Your Weeds
Did you know weeds are a valuable resource? Dr. Patrick provides easy ways to make your weeds work for your garden.
Kristen Stinson
Successful Sourdough
Perfect sourdough, every time. Kristen teaches how to “read the dough” and bake fluffy, delicious sourdough no matter the recipe.
Carolyn Thomas
How to Produce & Do More on Your Homestead
Create a homestead that gives back to you. Carolyn reveals untapped areas of your homestead that can produce and profit more without doubling the work.
Josh Thomas
Permaculture for Your Homestead
Understanding permaculture is the secret to bountiful harvests every year. Josh talks permaculture foundations that both homesteading veterans and novices can benefit from.
Melissa K. Norris
9 Ways to Preserve Food at Home
Instantly save money and improve your family’s health by preserving food. Melissa teaches 9 different was to preserve food in a way that makes your homestead’s food system plentiful and consistent.
Jerry Miller
Build a Community like the Amish
Your homestead has the power to build strong family’s and communities. Jerry takes a page from the Amish and translates their simple way of life into modern homesteading practices.
CeAnne Kosel
Brewing Kombucha
Kombucha is today’s unsung superfood. CeAnne reveals safe fermentation processes to make amazing kombucha brimming with probiotics.
Melissa K. Norris
How to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food
Melissa shares her expertise in a insightful video guide on cultivating a year's supply of food. From sustainable gardening practices to preserving techniques, she imparts valuable insights.
Daniel Salatin
Sustainability Layering
Daniel explores the interconnected layers of sustainable practices, from permaculture principles to regenerative agriculture, providing you a holistic perspective on environmental stewardship.
