Family Homesteading Classes

Homesteading is on a lot of people’s minds these days.

 

But some of you wonder where to even start.  It seems like such a daunting task.

 

Plus, many of you are living in an apartment, townhouse, or renting wonder if you could even possibly homestead.

 

The short answer is yes.

 

You only need to do just ONE thing to get start.

 

No matter your property size or budget, you can do this ONE thing.

 

Grow something.

 

I know this may sound so simple.

 

So simple in fact that it couldn’t possibly be homesteading.  But let me assure you that any measure you take to begin to be self-sustaining is getting your mind-set right to begin the journey.

 

So grow something, anything you will eat.

 

Maybe it’s a pot of basil that you use to make spaghetti.

 

Maybe it’s a tomato plant in a pot on the patio.

 

Maybe it’s chamomile herb for tea you will drink at night.

 

Maybe you can have one small bed of your favorite tomatoes, peppers and lettuce.

 

Whatever it is, start where you are and use what you have, even if it it’s just a pot at your front door or in your windowsill.

 

You CAN do this and be successful.

 

Still need more help?

 

Maybe you and your family want the chance to really explore a farm and learn what it takes to start a homestead.

 

Well, I am here for you.  We offer family homesteading classes.  Here on the farm you can learn all the things and ask all the questions.  You even get to have your own little family veggie plot!  How cool is that?!?

 

What will you be doing?

 

The short answer is all the farm things!

 

• Learning how to raise chickens and ducks.

• With the purchase of the class, you get your own veggie plot and all the produce that comes with it

• Milk goats

• Taste goat milk

• Learn to how to use herbs

• Product samples including eggs, soaps, and veggies

• Plus some fun extras for the kiddos including games and a craft!

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Dates and Times

• April 17: 10-12

• April 17: 2-4

• April 24: 10-12

• April 24 1-3

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Cost

$ 150 per family.  There is a non-refundable $50 deposit to hold your spot.  You can register HERE

 

What does the cost of the homesteading class include:

• one-on-one instruction from a REAL farmer ($100 value)

• Access to farmer to ask questions after the class is over via text, email, and/or phone calls ($50 value)

• Farm products at the time of class ($50 value)

• Family garden plot plus all the produce that comes with it ($150 value)

• Farm Tour which include milking goats ($50)

• Learn how to raise ducks and chickens including egg collection, incubation, and using a brooder.

• Some surprise kids activities!

 

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Call 409-749-0184 if you have questions

 

Limited one family per/time slot

 

Register HERE

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Biosecurity

Your health and safety as well as our animals is very important to us.  For this reason we take several biosecurity measures.

By participating in programs you understand that this is a working farm, and there maybe inherent risk of injury associated with participation in the  Farm Class. Including, but not limited to animal/insect bites, falling, etc. I understand that my child(dren) and/or family member will come in contact with goats, ducks, chickens and other animals that will be at the Chosen Weeds Farm.  You understand the risks of injury/infection having close contact with large and small animals and  agree to waive any and all claims of liability, release and hold harmless Chosen Weeds Farm, its owners, employees and volunteers, in the event that such injury/infection may occur to my child.

• Participates will be provided a wash station to be utilized before and after contact with animals.
• Participants will use a bleach solution on the bottom of shoes
• Participants are limited to designated areas of the farm to ensure the risk of potential disease spread.