Special Guest
Joel Brashear
Joel Brashear, known as the Kentucky Storyteller, will appear as a special guest speaker sharing traditional Appalachian stories, regional history, and personal narratives that reflect the culture and heritage of Kentucky. His presentations connect community, memory, and place, giving attendees an engaging cultural experience alongside the hands-on skills and educational programming at the event.
Greg Elle
62nd Citizen
Coming Soon
Teri Kury
Canning basics
Teri Kury teaches foundational home food preservation with a focus on safe, reliable canning practices that families can confidently use in their own kitchens. Her class introduces participants to the core principles of water bath and pressure canning, proper preparation of fruits and vegetables, sanitation standards, and long-term storage techniques. Teri emphasizes understanding the reasons behind each step so students avoid common safety mistakes while building independence in food management. The goal of the course is to give participants the knowledge and confidence to preserve seasonal foods, reduce grocery costs, and maintain a dependable pantry supply year-round.
Richard Brothers
Bee keeping
Richard Brothers will teach a beginner-friendly introduction to beekeeping, covering hive setup, basic equipment, seasonal hive management, and how bees contribute to pollination and food production. The class explains what it takes to start a hive at home, how to care for bees responsibly, and the role beekeeping plays in supporting local agriculture and healthy ecosystems.
Rebecca Lyons
Discover how your homestead can be a source of health, nourishment, and sustainability!
Join Rebecca Lyons for a practical workshop covering:
Food as Medicine – Homesteading Style
·Learn how everyday foods and herbs can support your family’s health
·Simple, seasonal remedies you can grow and prepare at home
·Tips for incorporating “medicine” into your daily meals
Intro to Goats & Sheep Management
·Basic care, housing, and feeding for small ruminants
·Choosing the right breeds for your farm or homestead
·Practical tips for daily health checks, pasture management, and more
Cindy Barth
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Brit Burns-Shepherd
Rendering Tallow at Home!
In this class, Brit teaches the process of rendering tallow at home. Participants learn what tallow is, how to safely source and prepare raw fat, and how to properly render, filter, and store it for long-term use. She explains both the science and the purpose behind the process so students understand not only how to do it, but why it matters.
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Angi Shinaver
Pawsitive Preparedness
Resilience Apothecary
Angi Shinaver is a preparedness educator and herbal practitioner who teaches practical resilience skills grounded in everyday living. Her sessions combine animal care awareness with household herbalism, helping participants understand how preparedness applies not only to people but also to the well-being of their animals and home environment. In Pawsitive Preparedness and Resilience Apothecary, she introduces foundational herbal remedies, basic plant identification, safe preparation methods, and simple care strategies that can be used during supply disruptions or emergencies. Her instruction focuses on responsible use, safety, and confidence building so students leave with applicable knowledge, a clearer understanding of natural support options, and realistic steps toward a more self-reliant household.
Ryan Jones
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