Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together is a hands-on program combining traditional homesteading with modern wellness and safety practices. Offered through virtual and in-person workshops, participants learn skills like gardening, animal care, food preservation, and sustainable living—guided by research-based methods. The program also weaves in wellness practices such as mindful cooking, natural remedies, and stress management. With expert-led sessions focused on safety and practical know-how, participants gain the tools to live more self-sufficiently and healthfully.
Contact Info: Sara Bridgewater sbridgewater@missouri.edu
3 different sites Price: Single Location (3 workshops)
- Individual: $35
- Parent + Child: $50
- Each additional child $10
Want to attend all 9 workshops across 3 locations?
- Individual: $90
- Parent + Child: $120
- Each additional child $10
Locations:
- Centennial Hall in Nevada (Fairgrounds) 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Monday, June 9th Backyard Insects
- Monday, June 23rd Butter Making
- Monday, June 30th Pressure Canning
- Rich Hill Christian Church 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Wednesday, June 11th Variety of Skills!
- Wednesday, June 25th Hive Value Added: How to Make Beeswax Salves
- Tuesday, July 1st Pressure Canning
- Cass County MU Extension Office in Harrisonville 11:00AM-1:00PM
- Monday, July 7th Pressure Canning
- Monday, July 14th Variety of Skills!
- Monday, July 21st Goat Soap!
