Santa Rosa Co. Fairgrounds 8700 Randy Brown Rd. Milton, FL March 21, 2026
.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=h:500,cg:true)
Supporting Local Market Vendors and Sharing Food Security Education
TICKETS AT GATE WILL BE CASH ONLY!!
Farmhouse Fair host
FarmHouse Fair Event Host
Ladies Skill Sharing-Established 2023
The Ladies Skill Sharing group, established by Rachel Wallace in collaboration with Dusty Goat Homestead in Northwest Florida, aims to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where women in local communities can acquire essential homemaking and homesteading skills from previous eras. Our objective is to educate women within our communities on achieving self-sufficiency and maximizing sustainability. We are cultivating a community of like-minded women dedicated to sharing these invaluable skills with future generations.
Website Link: https://ladiesskillsharing.com/
Ladies Skill Sharing Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/172spK2emz/
Dusty Goat Homestead Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Dustygoathomestead
Hello
Join us at this amazing event
Our goal is to make this day a memorable one. We want you to learn skills that will help you be more self-reliant, support local vendors and connect with people who share in the same ideas.
FARMHOUSE FAIR SPEAKERS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Welcome Back To Our Keynote Speaker
DAVID THE GOOD-THE SURVIVAL GARDENER
We are delighted to inform you that David The Good will be delivering a presentation on the subject of "Grocery Row Gardening." David is a versatile individual, acknowledged as the author of several books, a radio producer, painter, garden writer, musician, naturalist, educator, and an innovative gardener with nearly thirty years of experience in horticulture.
In May 2016, David moved from Florida to the equatorial tropics to investigate a wide variety of crops and gardening methods. He returned to the United States in 2020 and now lives in South Alabama, near the Florida border.
David The Good's gardening philosophy merges traditional farming techniques with Permaculture principles and extensive experimentation. He has a keen interest in unusual and exotic perennial crops, is a passionate reader, values botanical Latin, and spends significant time exploring the wilderness in search of unique plants and wildlife to document and share.
A key element of David's gardening pursuits is to provide nutritious food for his family. By following his journey, you will also acquire insights into how to sustain yourself through gardening.
Website Link: https://thesurvivalgardener.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidthegood
Meet the Speaker
Black's Tropical Homestead-Bobby and Sherrie Black
Growing Health. Growing Community.
Bobby and Sherrie Black are the dynamic duo behind Black’s Tropical Homestead—a Southern Georgia-based homestead committed to growing their own food, preserving what they harvest, and inspiring others to live a healthier, more self-sufficient lifestyle. What began as a personal health journey has grown into a movement rooted in purpose, passion, and education.
Through their vibrant YouTube channel, in-person workshops, and live events like the SoilFamily Expo, Bobby and Sherrie share the highs and lows of homesteading with honesty and humor. Their message is simple: you don’t need a farm to start a homestead—you just need the will to grow.
From rare tropical fruit trees to homemade herbal remedies, everything they produce is crafted with love and a commitment to clean, natural living. Whether they’re tending to the garden or connecting with their growing online family, the Blacks lead with faith, authenticity, and southern hospitality.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlacksTropicalHomestead
Website: https://www.blackstropical.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlacksTropicalHomestead
Meet the Speaker
BEENAKED BEE YARD & APIARY
Meet Conni and Danny Carnley – BeeNaked Bee Yard & Apiary
Beekeeping is in Conni’s roots. With a maternal grandfather and aunt who were both beekeepers, she always knew she’d one day have hives of her own. After years of learning, researching, and dreaming, that vision came to life in the spring of 2014 when she and her husband, Danny, received their first two boxes of bees — and BeeNaked Bee Yard & Apiary was born.
Over the past 11 years, Conni and Danny have turned their passion for bees into a mission of education and sustainability. They’ve shared their knowledge through school presentations, mentoring new beekeepers, managing local hives, and helping with crop pollination — all while spreading awareness of the importance of bees to our ecosystem.
As retired educators from the Santa Rosa County School System, Conni and Danny bring a combined 61 years of classroom and administrative experience to their beekeeping work. Their background in education shines through in the way they teach others about bees and sustainable living.
BeeNaked has grown to offer pure, all-natural raw honey and handcrafted products made with beeswax, essential oils, and botanicals. The Carnleys are committed to environmentally conscious and sustainable beekeeping, ensuring their bees — and their customers — continue to thrive.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeeNakedCo
Website: www.beenaked.com
Meet the Speaker
Old Ways Education with Billy Bailey
Billy Bailey is the founder of Old Ways EducatIon LLC, a small business focused on outdoor and homestead education. With 18 years of experience as a Park Ranger, Billy developed a deep passion for professional education and self-taught biology. During his tenure, he delivered over 5,000 educational programs to more than 75,000 participants. After retiring, he transitioned into an independent biologist and environmental consultant, establishing O.W.E. to teach people about plants as our ancestors understood them, emphasizing foraging as a vital source of food, medicine, and survival.
This workshop will equip participants with the essential skills to safely identify, gather, and use a variety of edible and medicinal plants found in the region.
Facebook: Facebook
Meet the Speaker
Dirty Hands, Clean Plate Farm LLC- Philip and Heather Smith
Philip and Heather are both native Floridians. Their homesteading adventure began in 2014 with a small garden, aimed at offering healthier and more sustainable choices for their family.
In 2021, they began raising our own meat. Throughout the last 5 years, they have raised various types of animals and cultivated a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
They will be teaching a class on Rabbits. This class will be an introductory course designed to educate individuals on how to start a rabbitry for meat production. They will share the knowledge they have acquired during their journey, along with resources available to assist you on your path. Their goal is to provide insights that will lay the groundwork for years of successful meat production and joy!!
Meet the Speaker
Matt Lollar with University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office
Matt Lollar has served as a Horticulture Agent with UF/IFAS Extension since 2010, working in Seminole, Jackson, and now Santa Rosa County, FL, where he focuses on commercial horticulture. An Alabama native, Matt earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Horticulture from Auburn University, where his passion for extension work was inspired by his mentor, Dr. Wheeler Foshee. He finds the most rewarding part of his role to be building lasting relationships with farmers, peers, and researchers. In his free time, Matt enjoys woodworking, gardening, exploring nature, reading history, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Ami Gussie Russ
The FarmHouse Fair Welcomes Ami Gussie Russ. Ami will be singing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies and performing throughout the day.
Apple Music Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ami-gussie-russ-ep/1202600325
Spotify Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09twpEjzoGXKPZBEKQXxkN?si=AA0_G17lSEul5KJd_B7sKQ
spitfire entertainment
The FarmHouse Fair Welcomes SpitFire Entertainment, this amazing DJ duo will be playing all your favorite music and taking song requests from 10a-3pm.
Website Link: http://eventswithspitfire.com/
FarmHouse Fair 2026 Sponsors
