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In this conversation, Cheryl Franklin interviews Karen Almeter, the president of the New Bethel Preservation Association, about the history and restoration of a one-room schoolhouse in Anderson, Missouri. They discuss the revival of one-room schoolhouses, the significance of such schools in the community, the challenges faced during restoration, and the various educational activities held at the New Bethel School. www.ozarkshomesteading.com www.azurestandard.com promo code OZARK15 https://www.facebook.com/p/New-Bethel-School-Preservation-Association-100064506379886/ Takeaways Reviving one-room schoolhousesCommunity engagement through educationChapters 00:00 Introduction to New Bethel Schoolhouse02:58 The History of One-Room Schoolhouses06:02 Restoration Journey of the Schoolhouse10:04 Educational Activities and Community Events18:14 Preservation Efforts and Community Involvement

The conversation with Cheryl and Daneen covers the post-expo recovery, volunteer coordination, building friendships, event operations, engaging with attendees and vendors, community impact, and highlights and reflections from the homesteading expo. It emphasizes the importance of community, connections, and the impact of the event on attendees and participants. The conversation covers the highlights of a homesteading conference, emphasizing the community, learning, resourcefulness, and self-reliance of the attendees. It showcases the diverse range of products, books, and resources available at the conference, as well as the sense of community and shared knowledge among homesteaders. www.ozarkshomesteading.com www.azurestandard.com promo code OZARK15 Takeaways Homesteading Expo: A RecapCommunity and Connections Homesteading Conference HighlightsCommunity and LearningResourcefulness and Self-Reliance Chapters 00:00 Post-Expo Recovery and Planning02:59 Volunteer Coordination and Event Logistics05:49 Building Friendships and Connections09:03 Event Operations and Problem-Solving11:51 Engaging with Attendees and Vendors15:12 Community Impact and Networking18:59 Highlights and Reflections24:06 Homesteading Conference Highlights25:02 Community and Learning25:53 Resourcefulness and Self-Reliance

The conversation covers the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, the concept of wild foods by Dyllan, heritage and family history, the journey of becoming a chef, foraging and sustainable food sources, and cooking with wild foods. It explores the connection between food and heritage, the importance of sustainable food sources, and the art of foraging and cooking with wild foods. The conversation covers Dyllan Dale's passion for cooking with foraged ingredients and his collaborations with conservation organizations to raise awareness about sustainable food sources. Dyllan shares insights into his cooking process and the unique ingredients he uses, as well as his experiences working with conservation groups to promote environmental conservation and sustainable food practices. Takeaways Connecting with heritage through foodForaging and cooking with wild foodsThe importance of sustainable food sources Cooking with foraged ingredientsDiscussion about the book Dyllan is working on titled"Sycamores and Spicebush" Chapters 00:00 The Ozarks Homesteading Expo02:50 Wild Foods by Dyllan05:13 Heritage and Family History10:01 Becoming a Chef15:09 Foraging and Sustainable Food17:59 Cooking with Wild Foods20:44 Cooking with Foraged Ingredients27:33 Collaborations with Conservation Organizations www.wildfoodsbydyllan.com www.azurestandard.com promo code OZARK15 www.ozarkshomesteading.com

Joel Hollingsworth of Smoke River Ranch shares the story of the ranch's beginnings, the concept of regenerative agriculture, and the challenges faced due to investigations by the state of Oklahoma. The conversation delves into the herd share program, the motivations behind it, and the impact on the local community. Joel also discusses the administrative law processes and the support received from various individuals and organizations. Joel discusses the battle against bureaucracy, existential threats to agriculture, lawsuits and investigations, executive oversight, personal and community impact, building relationships and allies, resisting bureaucracy, restoring America, the food system and localism, legal defense and financial strain, and inspiration and faith. Takeaways Regenerative agriculture and herd share programs promote food security and high-quality, nutrient-dense food.Challenges faced by small-scale agricultural initiatives highlight the need for legal and administrative reform. Resisting bureaucracy and restoring AmericaBuilding relationships and allieswww.smokeriverranch.com www.azurestandard.com OZARK15 promo code for 15% OFF for new Azure Standard customers www.ozarkshomesteading.com Letters of supporthttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15E_c2tOP_X5N0uT1P3irxndrfx6xUVIQ GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/protecting-herdshares-local-food-rights Press Release https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ymTm0H7gY15jTJllHXFpt85bRk9LDfPKkXM8JhQ8MhA/edit?usp=drivesdk Contact your Oklahoma legislator template https://docs.google.com/document/d/10sGhcpIPcirfQ5e3Pf3L7neOCN95Hov74xmiQ5SEYwI/edit?usp=sharing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Smoke River Ranch01:10 The Beginnings of Smoke River Ranch02:23 Regenerative Agriculture and Herd Share Program17:13 Challenges and Investigations25:13 The Battle Against Bureaucracy26:12 Existential Threat to Agriculture26:35 Lawsuits and Investigations27:25 Executive Oversight and Legislative Action27:53 Personal and Community Impact29:23 Building Relationships and Allies30:19 Resisting Bureaucracy and Restoring America36:01 Food System and Localism47:21 Legal Defense and Financial Strain51:53 Inspiration and Faith

The conversation provides an in-depth look at the preparation and execution of the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and community impact. Cheryl Franklin shares insights into speaker selection, venue logistics, contingency planning, livestock raising, and the importance of community building through the event. Takeaways Community collaboration and preparation are essential for successful event execution.The Ozarks Homesteading Expo serves as a platform for education, community building, and the exchange of homesteading knowledge.Ozarks Homesteading Expo - https://ozarks-homesteading.com Azure Standard - https://www2.azurestandard.com/welcome-ozarks-homesteading-expo-friends Daniel Salatin - www.polyfacefarm.com Clyde's Garden Planner - https://clydesgardenplanner.com Zion's Gate Ranch - https://zionsgateranch.com Yardbird Chicken Pluckers - https://yardbirdpluckers.com Chapters 00:00 Behind the Scenes of Ozarks Homesteading Expo03:21 Selecting Speakers and Teachers04:19 Scheduling and Venue Logistics06:10 Venue Challenges and Solutions08:33 New Additions and Changes10:38 Preparation and Contingency Planning14:27 Demonstrations and Workshops19:41 Raising Livestock and Poultry22:10 Logistics and Event Coordination24:38 Sponsorship and Door Prizes25:06 Volunteers and Team Effort28:21 Impact of Education and Community29:54 Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals34:03 Vendor Experience and Community Building

The conversation covers Spencer Askew's background, his journey to Azure Standard, the mission and values of Azure Standard, and the Around the Table program. The key takeaways include the focus on healthy and abundant living and community involvement. The conversation covers community-driven marketing efforts, supply chain resilience, the rise of homesteading and self-sufficiency, and the influence of faith, family, and good stories in shaping personal and professional values. https://www2.azurestandard.com/welcome-ozarks-homesteading-expo-friends Takeaways Healthy and abundant livingCommunity involvement Community-driven marketingSupply chain resilienceHomesteading and self-sufficiencyFaith, family, and good stories Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background06:38 Mission and Values of Azure Standard17:30 Community-Driven Marketing30:25 Faith, Family, and Good Stories

Valerie Goodrich shares her journey from farming to opening Oak Hollow Market, addressing challenges of local food access and regulatory barriers. Her vision for a convenient, local market supports farmers and artisans, emphasizing ethical and unique food offerings. Valerie's faith and family support anchor her in this endeavor, with plans for future expansion and community impact. Takeaways Local Market VisionChallenges of Direct Farm Sales Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship06:43 Transition to Oak Hollow Market13:42 Unique and Ethical Food Offerings19:54 Food Freedom and Regulatory Changes27:40 Valerie's Faith and Family Support33:46 Community Impact and Location

Cackle Hatchery, a family-owned business for 90 years, has navigated the evolution of hatcheries in the United States, breeding and production challenges, chick season and shipping challenges, feather sexing and breeding programs, the growth of backyard chickens, the impact of COVID-19, and the popularity of colored eggs and market trends. The conversation covers topics such as egg production and recipes, the annual chicken festival, event scheduling and coordination, poultry sales and seasonal trends, heritage turkeys and poultry breeding, work-life balance and business management, chick processing and homesteading camp, and ordering from Cackle Hatchery. The discussion also delves into community engagement and the challenges of managing a poultry business. Takeaways Cackle Hatchery's 90-year legacy reflects the evolution of hatcheries in the United States.The growth of backyard chickens has been impacted by COVID-19, leading to changes in market trends and the popularity of colored eggs. Annual chicken festivals are a significant community engagement opportunity for poultry businesses.Poultry sales and seasonal trends play a crucial role in the business operations of hatcheries. Chapters 00:00 The Legacy of Cackle Hatchery06:23 Breeding and Production Challenges13:01 Feather Sexing and Breeding Programs20:42 Popularity of Colored Eggs and Market Trends27:04 Event Scheduling and Coordination34:04 Work-Life Balance and Business Management

The conversation covers the journey of the Yes Honey brand, from its inception to its growth and challenges. The conversation covers the importance of community connections at the Ozarks Homesteding Expo, the role of faith in business growth, and the resilience shown in the face of adversity. Takeaways Community BuildingProduct Development Community ConnectionsFaith and BusinessAdversity and Resilience Chapters 00:00 Homesteading Camp and New Friends06:23 The Yes Honey Experience12:18 Reading Labels and Food Choices19:20 Vendor Support and Community32:22 Adversity and Resilience

Spring hits the homestead like a tidal wave—seeds to start, gardens to prep, animals birthing, chicks arriving, fences to mend… and somehow, it all feels like it has to be done right now. In this episode of Homesteading Roots, we’re talking honestly about that pressure—the quiet overwhelm that creeps in when the season of growth starts to feel more like a race than a rhythm.

This week, we welcome guest Mike Snyder of Midwest Botanicals. Learn more at www.wildwisebotanicals.com    -- In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive. This show is brought to you by Ozarks Homesteading. Visit our website: www.ozarkshomesteading.com   Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com   Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer.  Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive. Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com   Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer.  Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive. Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com   Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer.  Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive. Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com   Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer.  Contact her at [email protected]