Homesteading is an old way of life that involves living self-sufficiently. Whether your homestead is an urban balcony container garden or a rural property, this lifestyle will help you live a more fulfilling and environmentally friendly life.
Make sure you have a good set of tools to handle all the homestead tasks. One of the most important tools to have is a pair of good pliers.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with Lone Star Ag Credit, will be hosting the “You Can Farm” backyard farming and homesteading workshop on July 25 at the AgriLife Extension office in Williamson County, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown.
The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $30, and registration can be done online at https://tx.ag/YouCanFarm or by calling the AgriLife Extension office at 512-943-3300.
There will be refreshments and a drawing. Lunch will be provided.
The workshop is designed to help introduce basic homesteading practices. During the program, presenters will introduce people to the basics of backyard gardening and homesteading and will be sharing funding options and ideas on marketing products.
Workshop topics
There will be a variety of topics on backyard farming and homesteading covered during the workshop, including the following:
- Keeping Backyard Poultry and Egg Production Basics
- Intro into Beekeeping
- Starting a Raised-Bed Garden
- Exploring Steps for Obtaining a Micro Loan
- Land Loan Options for Your Piece of Texas
Participants will also learn how to use social media to reach new markets with their products and learn how to gain knowledge on improving brand awareness in the surrounding communities where they live.
For more information, call the AgriLife Extension office in Williamson County at 512-943-3300 or visit the website at https://williamson.agrilife.org.
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Source: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
