FARMHOUSE FAIR: SPEAKING SESSIONS AND SKILL CLASSES
DAVID THE GOOD
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
SPEAKING SESSION
Designing a Florida-Friendly Garden
Join David as he shares practical insights on how to design a garden that nourishes your family while thriving in the Florida heat. Learn strategies for selecting plants, planning layouts, and implementing
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
SPEAKING SESSION
Herbal Remedies for Pain & Inflammation
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of how to safely and effectively use natural herbs and plants to support the treatment of pain and inflammation.
OLD WAYS EDUCATION
BLACK'S TROPICAL HOMESTEAD
BEENAKED BEE YARD & APIARY
SPEAKING SESSION
Exploring Florida Native Plants
Join Billy as he explores the world of Florida native plants, teaching participants how to identify them and understand their traditional and practical uses. Learn tips for recognizing local species, their ecological roles, and how they can be incorporated into landscaping, food, medicine, and daily life.
BEENAKED BEE YARD & APIARY
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
BEENAKED BEE YARD & APIARY
SPEAKING SESSION
Bee-Ginner’s Beekeeping Workshop
Discover the fascinating world of honeybees and the art of beekeeping in this hands-on introductory workshop. The Bee-Ginner’s Beekeeping Workshop is designed for those curious about starting their own hives or simply wanting to learn more about these incredible pollinators.
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
SPEAKING SESSION
Introduction to Meat Rabbitry
This introductory class will guide participants through the basics of establishing a rabbitry for meat production. Learn essential topics including housing, breeding, feeding, and care practices to raise healthy, productive rabbits.
MATT LOLLAR
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM
SPEAKING SESSION
Aquaponics & Hydroponics
Explore the future of sustainable gardening with our Aquaponics & Hydroponics Workshop! This hands-on class introduces participants to soilless growing systems that maximize space, conserve water, and produce fresh, healthy food year-round.
OLD WAYS EDUCATION FORAGING WALKS
OPTIONAL CLASS
SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED
Join Billy Bailey of Old Ways Environmental for a foraging walk around the fairgrounds, where you will receive hands-on instruction on native plants and learn to identify plants from our region
SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
(SIGN AT GATE UPON ENTRY)
CONVENANT MOBILE MEAT PROCESSING -CHICKEN BUTCHERING CLASS
OPTIONAL CLASS
SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED
Join William Wilson for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to process a chicken from live bird to freezer-ready meat. This class covers humane handling, safe butchering techniques, and proper storage to ensure high-quality, fresh poultry.
SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
(SIGN AT GATE UPON ENTRY)
CONVENANT MOBILE MEAT PROCESSING -HOG BUTCHERING CLASS
CONVENANT MOBILE MEAT PROCESSING -HOG BUTCHERING CLASS
OPTIONAL CLASS
SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED
Join William Wilson for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the complete process of preparing a hog from field to freezer. This class covers humane harvesting, safe butchering techniques, and proper storage to ensure quality meat.
SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
(SIGN AT GATE UPON ENTRY)
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM -RABBIT BUTCHERING CLASS
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM -RABBIT BUTCHERING CLASS
CONVENANT MOBILE MEAT PROCESSING -HOG BUTCHERING CLASS
OPTIONAL CLASS
SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED
Join Philip and Heather Smith for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to process a rabbit from live animal to freezer-ready meat. This class covers humane handling, safe butchering techniques, and proper storage to ensure high-quality, fresh rabbit meat.
SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
(SIGN AT GATE UPON ENTRY)
BUFFALO RIDGE FORGE-INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING
DIRTY HANDS, CLEAN PLATE FARM -RABBIT BUTCHERING CLASS
BUFFALO RIDGE FORGE-INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING
OPTIONAL CLASS
SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED
Join Travis Accord with Buffalo Ridge Forge for a hands on class on Blacksmithing. Travis will teach you all the basics of Blacksmithing as well you get to take home an item that you make while in class.
SIGNED WAIVER REQUIRED
(SIGN AT GATE UPON ENTRY)