In our culture that often prioritizes convenience over stewardship, we are at risk of losing the skills and values that once sustained families for generations. The Homesteading Track at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference – only on Friday, June 13 – will allow you to rediscover the biblical mandate to work with your hands, grow your own food, and teach these essential principles to your children, whether you live on rural acreage or in a suburban neighborhood. Learn how to thrive within your family economy, honor God through diligent labor, and leave a legacy of faithfulness for the next generation.
Homesteading Track Speakers
Rory Groves
11:00 am & 12:10 pm
Kody Hanner
3:00 pm & 4:10 pm
Will Work For Food: The Economics of Homesteading – 11:00 am
- The apostle Paul calls us to “work with your hands … so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” (1 Thes 4:11-12). This talk explores the biblical mandate to work with our hands, decrease our dependence on worldly systems, and build community with others who are doing likewise.
Start With Chickens: Homesteading as a School Subject – 12:10 pm
- In every generation except the last two or three, parents have taught their children how to grow their own food, keep animals, and provide for their basic needs. With wit and wisdom, this talk presents some ways parents can teach their children homesteading skills and “mend” the chain that has been broken with our great-grandparents.
Raising Self-Sufficient Children – 3:00 pm
- We want our children to be responsible, motivated toward their goals. Our desire is for our children to be persons that can be relied on. The key is to build confidence and ownership from a young age. Come learn how to raise children who are capable of thriving and do not need to be dependent and coddled.
From Yard to Table: Urban Homesteading for Homeschool Families – 4:10 pm
- Tired of the grocery store and longing for a more connected life? This workshop will explore the exciting world of urban homesteading! Learn practical steps to bring self-sufficiency to your suburban life, including, simple and effective gardening techniques for small spaces, raising backyard chickens (legally!), collecting rainwater, composting, preserving, cultivating a homesteading mindset with your family, and finding resources in your city. Discover how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, connect with nature, and raise resilient kids – all within the confines of your suburban neighborhood. This workshop is perfect for families looking to add a practical and enriching dimension to their learning journey.
The Homestead Track is included with your Full Conference Family or Individual Pass. No additional registration is required to attend!
Join thousands of other homeschoolers this June 12-14th at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference. Expect to have a lot of fun and fellowship with other homeschool families, find great deals on curriculum, and get practical encouragement for your homeschooling at our workshops and general sessions!
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