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COMPREHENSIVE ATTENDEE GUIDE TO THE 2024 ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO
By Tandy Hogate |
I’m going to take just a second to say THANK YOU to all of the folks who are planning to attend the Alaska Homestead Expo. I’m trying not to get…
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SEEDS WE’RE PLANTING IN APRIL FOR OUR ALASKA GARDEN
By Tandy Hogate |
It’s APRIL! The days are getting so long and it’s finally starting to warm up! Yesterday we got 4″ of snow at the farm but I expect that will all…
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SEEDS WE’RE PLANTING IN MARCH FOR OUR ALASKA GARDEN
By Tandy Hogate |
It’s finally March which means that soon our days will be longer than the lower 48 and our temps are starting to climb! There’s finally warmth in the sun and…
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Looking specifically for a printable schedule for the ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO? Here it is!
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So so excited for the two day pig butchering class by Hand Hewn Farm this weekend! Learn salt, smoke, and dry curing as well as how render lard (leaf lard and regular) plus the cuts of pork.
One thing I love about this class is that the information is so cool for processing most any animal, even wildlife! The cuts would be different but the curing and rendering are all the same process.
This course alone is worth the price of the Expo ticket!
The course takes the full two days. Saturday is from 9-6 and Sunday is noon-4. Lots to pack in but they are sure good at what they do!
So excited for this!
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Alaska Homestead Expo - Common Ground Alaska
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Vendors, workshops, and speakers for homesteading subjects including off-grid living, gardening, livestock, fencing, food preservation, foraging, and0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I’m going to take just a second to say THANK YOU to all of the folks who are planning to attend the Alaska Homestead Expo. I’m trying not to get all mushy on you but the truth is you are helping me fulfill a lifelong dream!
You see, creating and building community, teaching and learning, and this homestead lifestyle are at the core of who I am. Put God and Family at the top of that list and it’s everything I need for a happy life. The heart of this Expo isn’t a business event, it’s not a money making scheme (good thing!), and it’s not even to build awareness of our farm (although that’s an awesome perk). Building community, having conversations with folks who are like-minded, learning new skills and refreshing our memory on old, forgotten skills, and just face-to-face memories being made while building hope for a bright and simple future – does it seriously get any better than that?!?!?
So – thank you. I hope this Expo is encouraging, enlightening, and that is helps you move closer to your lifestyle goals. Please stop me somewhere along the way and say HI and tell me what you hope to learn or gain from this experience. Heck, email me prior at tandy@commongroundalaska.com and let me know so we can do our best to make sure it’s everything for everyone!
Don’t have tickets yet? No problem: Click Here commongroundalaska.com/alaska-homestead-expo/
In this blogpost:
🖨️ Downloadable printable PDF of the packing list, schedule, program, and more!
🗓️ Calendar link to the expo calendar and Facebook events
🎥 Video with packing list
🎥 Video with class descriptions
🌮 What to do about food during the Expo!
☕️ Super sad news about coffee – and a solution!
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Lady homesteaders pasta class is all set up and ready for the ladies to get here!
The options are heritage grain pasta, an old fashioned recipe from Rome, fresh milled, or pasta colored with veggie juice.
What a fun way to spend a Saturday!
If you missed this class but want to join us in the future, you can join lady homesteaders here: commongroundalaska.com/product/lady-homesteaders-of-alaska/
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Got a new book in the mail today. I’m more than a little excited about it!
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I love love this book! Enjoy!
I got it for Christmas. Spent a big chunk of the winter thumbing through it.
what mushroom book do you recommend?
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URBAN HOMESTEADING - Self-sustaining and raising your own food on an acre in Alaska by Sierra Hammond.
That's the newest workshop added to the schedule for the Alaska Homestead Expo. What an amazing workshop this will be!
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