Workshops & Topics – Farmstead Forum 2025
Welcome to the heart of Farmstead Forum — where learning meets community.
On this page, you’ll find a full list of topics, workshops, and live demonstrations featured at Farmstead Forum 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, an aspiring homesteader, or just curious about self-sufficiency, there’s something here for you.
Growing & Gardening
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Sustainable farming practices
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Organic gardening for beginners & experienced growers
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Seed starting and pruning tips
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Edible mushroom cultivation on the homestead
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Cover crops for livestock nutrition
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Gardening for suburban homesteaders
Livestock & Animal Care
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Animal husbandry with cattle and raising chickens
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Dairy cow: The Queen of the Homestead
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Dairy goats & goat milk soap making demo
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Farrier advice with live demo (horse & goat)
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Poultry processing workshop REGISTER
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From Hatch to Harvest: Brooding for Success
Food Preservation & Homestead Kitchen
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Food dehydration methods
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Upcoming canning workshop REGISTER
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Sourdough bread baking
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Tallow rendering
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Food fermentation demo
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Bread baking with freshly milled grains
Herbal Medicine & Natural Health
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Herbal medicine workshops with Darryl Patton REGISTER
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Functional medicine with Dr. Rhett Bergeron
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Tea blend suggestions from an herb farmer
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Vaccines: Science or Religion
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What to keep in your apothecary for kids when you choose not to vaccinate
Beekeeping & Hive Products
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Beekeeping basics
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Rendering wax demo & using all hive byproducts
Interactive Q&A Panels — Ask the Experts Directly
In addition to the hands-on workshops and demonstrations, Farmstead Forum 2025 will feature three live panel discussions where you can bring your toughest questions and hear real-world advice from experienced homesteaders, medical and herbal professionals, and homemakers who live this lifestyle every day.
Panels include:
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Farm Expert Panel – Practical guidance on livestock, soil health, and making your homestead profitable.
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Medical & Herbal Expert Panel – Honest conversations about natural remedies, functional medicine, and safe herbal practices.
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Homemakers Panel – Wisdom on from-scratch living, balancing family and homestead life, and passing down essential skills.
These panels are designed to be interactive — you ask, they answer. Walk away with actionable advice and fresh ideas tailored to your homesteading journey.
Vendors, Networking & Farm Fare
Between sessions, shop from local vendors offering heirloom seeds, handcrafted tools, homemade preserves, artisanal goods, and more — all supporting sustainable living and the local economy. Enjoy farm-fresh food trucks while you network and meet future collaborators and friends.