The conversation provides an in-depth look at the preparation and execution of the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and community impact. Cheryl Franklin shares insights into speaker selection, venue logistics, contingency planning, livestock raising, and the importance of community building through the event.

Takeaways

• Community collaboration and preparation are essential for successful event execution.
• The Ozarks Homesteading Expo serves as a platform for education, community building, and the exchange of homesteading knowledge.

Ozarks Homesteading Expo - https://ozarks-homesteading.com

Azure Standard - https://www2.azurestandard.com/welcome-ozarks-homesteading-expo-friends

Daniel Salatin - www.polyfacefarm.com

Clyde's Garden Planner - https://clydesgardenplanner.com

Zion's Gate Ranch - https://zionsgateranch.com

Yardbird Chicken Pluckers - https://yardbirdpluckers.com

Chapters

• 00:00 Behind the Scenes of Ozarks Homesteading Expo
• 03:21 Selecting Speakers and Teachers
• 04:19 Scheduling and Venue Logistics
• 06:10 Venue Challenges and Solutions
• 08:33 New Additions and Changes
• 10:38 Preparation and Contingency Planning
• 14:27 Demonstrations and Workshops
• 19:41 Raising Livestock and Poultry
• 22:10 Logistics and Event Coordination
• 24:38 Sponsorship and Door Prizes
• 25:06 Volunteers and Team Effort
• 28:21 Impact of Education and Community
• 29:54 Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals
• 34:03 Vendor Experience and Community Building

The conversation covers Spencer Askew's background, his journey to Azure Standard, the mission and values of Azure Standard, and the Around the Table program. The key takeaways include the focus on healthy and abundant living and community involvement. The conversation covers community-driven marketing efforts, supply chain resilience, the rise of homesteading and self-sufficiency, and the influence of faith, family, and good stories in shaping personal and professional values.

https://www2.azurestandard.com/welcome-ozarks-homesteading-expo-friends

Takeaways

• Healthy and abundant living
• Community involvement Community-driven marketing
• Supply chain resilience
• Homesteading and self-sufficiency
• Faith, family, and good stories

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 06:38 Mission and Values of Azure Standard
• 17:30 Community-Driven Marketing
• 30:25 Faith, Family, and Good Stories

Valerie Goodrich shares her journey from farming to opening Oak Hollow Market, addressing challenges of local food access and regulatory barriers. Her vision for a convenient, local market supports farmers and artisans, emphasizing ethical and unique food offerings. Valerie's faith and family support anchor her in this endeavor, with plans for future expansion and community impact.

Takeaways

• Local Market Vision
• Challenges of Direct Farm Sales

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
• 06:43 Transition to Oak Hollow Market
• 13:42 Unique and Ethical Food Offerings
• 19:54 Food Freedom and Regulatory Changes
• 27:40 Valerie's Faith and Family Support
• 33:46 Community Impact and Location

Cackle Hatchery, a family-owned business for 90 years, has navigated the evolution of hatcheries in the United States, breeding and production challenges, chick season and shipping challenges, feather sexing and breeding programs, the growth of backyard chickens, the impact of COVID-19, and the popularity of colored eggs and market trends. The conversation covers topics such as egg production and recipes, the annual chicken festival, event scheduling and coordination, poultry sales and seasonal trends, heritage turkeys and poultry breeding, work-life balance and business management, chick processing and homesteading camp, and ordering from Cackle Hatchery. The discussion also delves into community engagement and the challenges of managing a poultry business.

Takeaways

• Cackle Hatchery's 90-year legacy reflects the evolution of hatcheries in the United States.
• The growth of backyard chickens has been impacted by COVID-19, leading to changes in market trends and the popularity of colored eggs. Annual chicken festivals are a significant community engagement opportunity for poultry businesses.
• Poultry sales and seasonal trends play a crucial role in the business operations of hatcheries.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Legacy of Cackle Hatchery
• 06:23 Breeding and Production Challenges
• 13:01 Feather Sexing and Breeding Programs
• 20:42 Popularity of Colored Eggs and Market Trends
• 27:04 Event Scheduling and Coordination
• 34:04 Work-Life Balance and Business Management

The conversation covers the journey of the Yes Honey brand, from its inception to its growth and challenges. The conversation covers the importance of community connections at the Ozarks Homesteding Expo, the role of faith in business growth, and the resilience shown in the face of adversity.

Takeaways

• Community Building
• Product Development Community Connections
• Faith and Business
• Adversity and Resilience

Chapters

• 00:00 Homesteading Camp and New Friends
• 06:23 The Yes Honey Experience
• 12:18 Reading Labels and Food Choices
• 19:20 Vendor Support and Community
• 32:22 Adversity and Resilience

Spring hits the homestead like a tidal wave—seeds to start, gardens to prep, animals birthing, chicks arriving, fences to mend… and somehow, it all feels like it has to be done right now. In this episode of Homesteading Roots, we’re talking honestly about that pressure—the quiet overwhelm that creeps in when the season of growth starts to feel more like a race than a rhythm.

This week, we welcome guest Mike Snyder of Midwest Botanicals. Learn more at www.wildwisebotanicals.com 

 
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In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive.

This show is brought to you by Ozarks Homesteading. Visit our website:
www.ozarkshomesteading.com

Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com

Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer. 

Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive.

Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com

Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer. 

Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive.

Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com

Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer. 

Contact her at [email protected]

In uncertain times, return to your roots, where traditional homesteading skills, faith and family thrive.

Learn more about our sponsor, Azure Standard, right here! www.azurestandard.com

Hosted by Cheryl Franklin, Ozarks Homesteading Expo Founder/Organizer. 

Contact her at [email protected]