January 10, 2025

VIDEO: Small Engine Maintenance & Repair Part 4

Join Chris Link and Richard Freudenberger as they teach us how to save time and money by doing our own repairs on small engines like lawn mowers and other small machinery. Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long…

VIDEO: Permaculture Earthworks and Wetland Ecosystems Part 5

Permaculturist John Nelson leads this workshop focusing on the importance of harvesting water for the use of irrigation, erosion control, diversion, and storage on the farm and homestead. We will explore the concepts behind earthworks and permaculture as a land harmonizing method that utilizes earth forms such as swales, berms, terraces, ponds and pumping systems.…

VIDEO: Cooperative Economic Models For Our Region Part 6

There’s a deep multi-cultural history of integrating social and economic co-operation with agricultural systems via a pattern widely referred to as “mutual aid”. Some examples of historical mutual aid societies which explicitly help farmers include The Grange, Via Campesina, Italian farming co-ops, and Cherokee Gadugi. Zev Friedman will share about his co-operative experience living at…

VIDEO: Small Engine Repair Part 3

Join Chris Link and Richard Freudenberger as they teach us how to save time and money by doing our own repairs on small engines like lawn mowers and other small machinery. Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long…

VIDEO: Permaculture Earthworks and Wetland Ecosystems Part 4

Permaculturist John Nelson leads this workshop focusing on the importance of harvesting water for the use of irrigation, erosion control, diversion, and storage on the farm and homestead. We will explore the concepts behind earthworks and permaculture as a land harmonizing method that utilizes earth forms such as swales, berms, terraces, ponds and pumping systems.…

VIDEO: Cooperative Economic Models for Our Region Part 5

There’s a deep multi-cultural history of integrating social and economic co-operation with agricultural systems via a pattern widely referred to as “mutual aid”. Some examples of historical mutual aid societies which explicitly help farmers include The Grange, Via Campesina, Italian farming co-ops, and Cherokee Gadugi. Zev Friedman will share about his co-operative experience living at…

VIDEO: Graziers Intensive III part 3

In the final of this three part special presentation, regenerative ranching expert, Jim Elizondo teaches about profitable livestock management while utilizing regenerative pasture management. Jim teaches the many great benefits of non-selective grazing. This includes the whole environment of wildlife, microbes, insects, and people. He offers expertise in how this can be done with fewer…

VIDEO: Small Engine Repair Part 2

Join Chris Link and Richard Freudenberger as they teach us how to save time and money by doing our own repairs on small engines like lawn mowers and other small machinery. Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long…

VIDEO: Graziers Intensive III part 2

In the final of this three part special presentation, regenerative ranching expert, Jim Elizondo teaches about profitable livestock management while utilizing regenerative pasture management. Jim teaches the many great benefits of non-selective grazing. This includes the whole environment of wildlife, microbes, insects, and people. He offers expertise in how this can be done with fewer…

VIDEO: Cooperative Economic Models For Our Region Part 4

There’s a deep multi-cultural history of integrating social and economic co-operation with agricultural systems via a pattern widely referred to as “mutual aid”. Some examples of historical mutual aid societies which explicitly help farmers include The Grange, Via Campesina, Italian farming co-ops, and Cherokee Gadugi. Zev Friedman will share about his co-operative experience living at…

VIDEO: Permaculture Earthworks and Wetland Ecosystems Part 3

Permaculturist John Nelson leads this workshop focusing on the importance of harvesting water for the use of irrigation, erosion control, diversion, and storage on the farm and homestead. We will explore the concepts behind earthworks and permaculture as a land harmonizing method that utilizes earth forms such as swales, berms, terraces, ponds and pumping systems.…

VIDEO: Small Engine Repair and Maintenance Part 1

Join Chris Link and Richard Freudenberger as they teach us how to save time and money by doing our own repairs on small engines like lawn mowers and other small machinery. Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long…

VIDEO: Permaculture Design for Homesteading Part 4

This workshop covers fundamentals of permaculture design for people developing self-sufficiency with the land. We will cover zones, useful plants, and water, among many other principles of permaculture. This workshop will help you develop a design plan for your own homestead in harmony with the land and natural elements surrounding you. In part 4, John…

VIDEO: Graziers Intensive III with Jim Elizondo

In this three part special presentation, regenerative ranching expert, Jim Elizondo teaches about profitable livestock management while utilizing regenerative pasture management. Jim teaches the many great benefits of non-selective grazing. This includes the whole environment of wildlife, microbes, insects, and people. He offers expertise in how this can be done with fewer inputs and winter…

VIDEO: Permaculture Earthworks and Wetland Ecosystems Part 2

Permaculturist John Nelson leads this workshop focusing on the importance of harvesting water for the use of irrigation, erosion control, diversion, and storage on the farm and homestead. We will explore the concepts behind earthworks and permaculture as a land harmonizing method that utilizes earth forms such as swales, berms, terraces, ponds and pumping systems.…

VIDEO: Cooperative Economic Models For Our Region Part 3

There’s a deep multi-cultural history of integrating social and economic co-operation with agricultural systems via a pattern widely referred to as “mutual aid”. Some examples of historical mutual aid societies which explicitly help farmers include The Grange, Via Campesina, Italian farming co-ops, and Cherokee Gadugi. Zev Friedman will share about his co-operative experience living at…

VIDEO: Permaculture Design for Homesteading Part 3

This workshop covers fundamentals of permaculture design for people developing self-sufficiency with the land. We will cover zones, useful plants, and water, among many other principles of permaculture. This workshop will help you develop a design plan for your own homestead in harmony with the land and natural elements surrounding you. In part 3, permaculturist…

VIDEO: Graziers Intensive II part 4

Regenerative ranching expert, Jim Elizondo teaches about profitable livestock management while utilizing regenerative pasture management. Jim teaches the many great benefits of non-selective grazing. This includes the whole environment of wildlife, microbes, insects, and people. He offers expertise in how this can be done with fewer inputs and winter grazing with stockpiled crops while maintaining…

VIDEO: Permaculture Design for the Homestead Part 2

This workshop covers fundamentals of permaculture design for people developing self-sufficiency with the land. We will cover zones, useful plants, and water, among many other principles of permaculture. This workshop will help you develop a design plan for your own homestead in harmony with the land and natural elements surrounding you. In part 2, permaculturist…

VIDEO: Cooperative Economic Models for Our Region Part 2

There’s a deep multi-cultural history of integrating social and economic co-operation with agricultural systems via a pattern widely referred to as “mutual aid”. Some examples of historical mutual aid societies which explicitly help farmers include The Grange, Via Campesina, Italian farming co-ops, and Cherokee Gadugi. Since land is the basis of all survival and of…

VIDEO: Plumbing Skill Share Part 2

Plumbing is an essential skill for both the homesteader and farmer. In this workshop, Richard Freudenberger covers preparation and sweating of copper pipe w/silver solder, where and why to use different types of copper, along with many other plumbing options including the use of PEX and oxygen-barrier PEX, PVC/CPVC, NPT iron & brass, and SharkBite…

VIDEO: Alcohol Fuel Production Part 6

Author of the book, Alcohol Fuel,” Richard Freudenberger teaches us the hands-on details of small scale alcohol fuel production (ethanol). Richard describes the processes involved and the distinctions between different types of alcohol, decisions about effective types of feed stocks to use and how you can integrate this technology into your farm/garden/homestead. Learn the pros…

VIDEO: Plumbing Skill Share with Richard Freudenberger

Plumbing is an essential skill for both the homesteader and farmer. In this workshop, Richard Freudenberger covers preparation and sweating of copper pipe w/silver solder, where and why to use different types of copper, along with many other plumbing options including the use of PEX and oxygen-barrier PEX, PVC/CPVC, NPT iron & brass, and SharkBite…