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Seminars on Sustainability
Homestead Fair 2011
30-40 minute presentations with 5-10 minute Q&A
See seminar time schedule here.
- The Human Dimension of Sustainable Culture
- Technology, Values and the Effort to Develop a Sustainable Culture
- Small-Scale Family Farming
- Sustainable Gardening
- Backyard Chickens and Other Poultry
- Beekeeping
- Grass-fed Beef and Milk
- Homesteading and Children
- Food Preservation
- Cheese Making
- Bread Making
- Sustainable Energy Alternatives
- Simple Steps for Home Energy, Water and Comfort
- Sustainable Building using Local Materials
- The Art of Reading and Writing
- Creative Writing Workshop
A discussion of specific ways in which a culture rooted in the goals of sustainability provides the context in which all members of the community, young and old, can live rich and meaningful lives that maintain a sense of purpose, meaning and dignity.
Speaker: Dr. Kay Toombs
To talk about sustainable living or sustainable culture implies “sustainability” is an issue that embraces our total environment or all areas of life. In this seminar we will take a broader perspective on “sustainability”, and explore how some of the values and practices that characterize our techno-industrial worldview affect our efforts to successfully develop a sustainable culture.
Speaker: Dr. Kay Toombs
A definition and description of small-scale family farming, enumerating the benefits and need, as well as an assessment of the current agricultural situation; why small-scale diversified family farming is restorative and how it can provide healthy, sustainable food, families and communities.
Speaker: Butch Tindell
An introduction to producing your own healthy food in your own backyard or on your own farm, naturally and sustainably.
Speaker: Aaron Alexander
An introduction to raising your own chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, and how they are an integral part of a healthy homestead.
Speaker: Aaron Alexander
A seminar on the need for keeping bees as an essential part of a homestead both for a source for honey and pollination.
Speaker: George Klingensmith
A discussion on the health and environmental benefits of raising animals on grass as well as an explanation on how to begin raising your own grass-fed animals.
Speaker: Butch Tindell
In this seminar we will discuss the role of children as an integral part of a family farm, and how to involve them in the daily care of farm animals with an emphasis on safety and responsibility.
Speakers: Butch & Diane Tindell
An overview of the essential skills of canning, drying, freezing and fermenting food.
Speaker: Rebekah Alexander
An introduction and demonstration on making soft and hard cheeses in your own kitchen and from your own cow or goat milk.
Speakers: Marc Kuehl & Rebecca Durkin
A seminar with demonstrations on baking bread from whole grains including an explanation on artisan bread baking.
Speaker: Theresa Glueck
Learning how to meet our energy needs more sustainably requires a paradigm shift in how we view energy’s role in our life. This seminar will help you make that shift by offering a fresh perspective on energy usage and an introduction to small-scale renewable energy sources and zero energy alternatives.
Speaker: Derek Varejcka
A discussion about steps you can take in your home today to conserve energy and water, lower your energy usage and prepare for renewable alternatives.
Speaker: Paul Wieboldt
A discussion of the possibilities of using materials that are local and sustainable in constructing a home.
Speaker: Kevin Durkin
Discover the art of reading and writing and how modern technology has altered our perspective towards research, study and communication, both written and verbal. A 15-20 minute presentation followed by a 35 minute tour of the community art and writings.
Speaker: Amanda Lancaster
Discover your own buried talents in writing by taking this one hour class.
Teacher: Amanda Lancaster