Indiana Homesteading Conference


October 21-22,

2023
Rain or Shine

Partnering to teach Sustainable Living Skills and Encourage Community.

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Overview

About

The Indiana Homesteading Conference provides breakout sessions by dozens of experienced speakers across a multitude of homesteading/ sustainable living and preparedness topics. At IHC, attendees can also learn where to find tools, businesses, and other resources that will help them develop community and achieve their goals. We meet people regularly who want to reconnect to a more down-to-earth approach to living and eating, but they feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do. Our hope is to provide support that will build resiliency in families & communities and have a lasting impact.  It is our belief that skills for sustainability are crucial, and they have real value and impact in the season we are living in. We hope people will leave inspired, and build upon what we are offering.

IHC supports both beginners & more experienced with training that will help in obtaining a more sustainable lifestyle. We offer 5 topic options during each breakout session. For some, that is a lot to choose from. For others, who have already gained some skills, they like having additional options to expand their skills. We want to serve as a hub for a multitude of topics and offer an assortment of community building opportunities. Our hope is that people will leave the conference with new friendships and connections, taking what they’ve learned back home to their local communities, with some possibly stepping into the role of mentoring others.

In addition, we want to build partnerships with people as well as with businesses who have a passion for this issue, encouraging relationships at the local level with those who would like to reduce their dependence on big systems and learn from each other. Grassroots movements that encourage community and living locally are very beneficial.


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Speaker schedules

Please note, there will be 5 breakout sessions per day with 5 topic choices per time slot. Intensive workshops such as chicken processing with Joel Salatin will be running concurrently with the regular conference schedule. Please go to the Tickets 2023 page or the Workshops page on this website for more information about Workshops. Go to the Kids Stuff page to see information about Jr. Homesteaders and the Kids Country Carnival.

Speaker info

Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm, Editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer

Speaker on Both Saturday & Sunday, Writer & Trainer

Shawn & Beth Dougherty, THE ONE-COW REVOLUTION a Grass-fed Homestead

Speakers on Both Saturday & Sunday, Writers & Trainers

Pork Rhyne,“The Pork Evangelist,”

Speaker on Both Saturday & Sunday, Livestock Educator & Farm Marketing Coach

Hunter Smith, From NFL Football to Farmer & Musician

Speaker, Super Bowl Champion for the Indianapolis Colts

David Stelzer

Speaker, Founder & CEO, Azure Standard

Ashley Burton

Speaker, Mulberry Branch Farms, IHC Organizer

Kody Hanner

Speaker, Homestead Education

Randy Kemerly

Speaker, Owner-Operator at Hidden Acres Fruit Farm

Karen Lynn Burr

Speaker, Vitalist Health Coach, Holistic Esthetician, Graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Chris Gonso

Speaker, Homesteader/Orchardist, IN Nut & Fruit Growers Assoc., ISDA

Kris Heeter (aka Dr. Kris Klueg)

Speaker, Biologist at Indiana University, IN Nut & Fruit Growers Assoc

Michael Hicks

Speaker, Founder/Owner Living Roots Farm & Organic Farm School

Joe Gady

Speaker, Farming for Llife

Lessie Jo Frazier

Speaker, Celtic Glen Heritage Livestock LLC

Jenny Lambert

Speaker, Master Gardener, Central IN Seed Swap

Harold Thornbro

Speaker, The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Redemption Permaculture

Bradley Wood

Speaker, Farmer Brad LLC Hatchery & Poultry Supply

Tracy Pielemeier, Beekeeping

Speaker, The Hive Butler, North Central Beekeepers Club

Stacy A. Clupper

Speaker, Agriculture Program-Assistant Prof/Program Chair Ivy Tech Community College (Grant County)

Dana Burton

Speaker, Growing Dreams Homestead

Mark Townsend

Speaker, Trainer, Freedom Focus, Cousin's Compost

Steven and Ethel Baker

Speaker, IrishMudd LLC, American KuneKune Pig Society

Dylan & Meagan Wolterman

Speakers, Wolterman Homestead

Steve Zaffarano

Speaker, Zaffarano's Microgreens

Bob Rider

Speaker, Olive Branch Aquaponics

Sonya Boone

Speaker, Dave & Sonya in Michigan

David Primm

Speaker, Workshop Trainer

David Boone

Speaker, David and Sonya in Michigan

Kelly Cox

Speaker, Indiana Association of Home Educators

Amy Sager

Speaker, Publications Director, Indiana Association of Home Educators, Managing Editor of Homeschool Indiana

Heather Butler

Speaker, Urban Permaculture Podcast, Hogs & Hens Urban Farm

Aaron Elison

Speaker, Redmond Agriculture

Chris Sullivan

Speaker

Rachel Jamison

Speaker, Redemption Permaculture, The Modern Homesteading Podcast

Victoria Reicheneker

Speaker, Dreamweavers Homestead

Cindy Nevitt

Speaker, The Farmhouse

Mike Smith

Speaker, Indiana Maple Syrup Association

Kylee Eller

Speaker, Westwind Farm and Fiber

Trish Dunn

Speaker, Feed Administrator , Office of Indiana State Chemist

Katie Simpson

Speaker, Pet Food Specialist, Office of Indiana State Chemist

Christina Ferroli, PhD RDN, FAND

Speaker, Retired, Purdue Extension-Marion County

Mark Straw

Speaker, Executive Administrator, Indiana State Egg Board

Renae Swiatkowski

Speaker, DVM, Deputy Director, State Board of Animal Health Meat and Poultry Division

Sponsors 2023

If your company is interested in Sponsorship, contact Rhonda Fowler through the contact form on this website.

Lehman's Amish Made Goods

Sponsor

Azure Standard, healthy organic foods & natural products at family-friendly prices

Sponsor

Plain Values, “A Magazine on a Mission to Find Joy in the Simple Things”

Sponsor

Rural King, Farm & Home Store

Sponsor

Starkline, H&K Smart Fence, Raise, Grow, Go

Sponsor

GrainMaker, The Finest Grain Mills in the World

Sponsor

Aftershock Preparedness

Sponsor

Mother Earth News Bookstore, The Original Guide to Living Wisely

Sponsor

Weston A. Price Foundation, Wise Traditions in Food Farming, & Healing Arts

Sponsor

MacAllister Outdoor Equipment & MacAllister Machinery.

Sponsor

RockPot, A power-free & portable cooker

Sponsor

Fertrell, Natural & Organic fertilizers & Feed Supplements “healing the earth and feeding the world better naturally!”

Sponsor

Homestead Education, Homestead Homeschool Curriculum & Support

Sponsor

Kraut Creek Regenerative Ag Supply

Sponsor

Yardbird, Roaster-Ready in 15 Seconds

Sponsor

Superior Poultry Products

Sponsor

Indiana Grown

Sponsor

Premier 1 Supplies, Electric Netting, Poultry, Sheep & Goat Supplies, Clippers & Shearers

Sponsor

The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine

Sponsor

Mt. Healthy Hatcheries

Sponsor

Rural 1st, The Leader in Rural Lending

Sponsor

Wasson Nursery, Nursery Stock, Growing Supplies, Landscaping, & Hardscaping

Sponsor

Overgrown Pasture, Farm-fresh, Street Cuisine

Sponsor

The Hive Butler, Bee Hive Management Tools

Sponsor

PortA Coop

Sponsor

Dirt & Devotion Homestead- Themed Clothing

Sponsor

Freedom Focus LLC, Firearms Training

Sponsor

Cousins Compost LLC, Composting & Garden Supplies, Worms, Compost

Sponsor

Hidden Hollow Honey Co, Beekeeping Supplies, Training, Freeze Dryers, & Honey

Sponsor

CROSSROADS Portable Buildings, Sheds, Barns, Greenhouses, Coops, Garages, Post & Frame Buildings, More

Sponsor

Modern Homestead Podcast

Sponsor

Brinsea, The Incubation Specialists

Sponsor

Country Life Foods, Healthy Eating Made Simple

Sponsor

Shenandoah Homestead Supply, Supporting the Small American Dairy

Sponsor

Denali Canning, Canners, Dehydrators, Canning Lids

Sponsor

Soteria Forge, Knives crafted with the finest materials, basic knife making and leather working classes

Sponsor

Bee Run Farm, promoting sustainable & resilient farming systems

Sponsor

Redmond Agriculture

Sponsor

Growing Success Farm, LLC

Sponsor

Indiana Association of Home Educators

Sponsor

Field & Forest Products, Mushrooms Spawn, Cultivation Supplies, & Education

Sponsor

LogOx, Forestry Products

Sponsor

Tickets 2023

Click "READ MORE" below for the Link to Buy Tickets on Ticket Leap. We would suggest that you Review TICKET TYPES BEFORE GOING TO TICKET LEAP TO PURCHASE TICKETS. Please Note: This is a Rain or Shine Event

Ticket Leap Charges a Fee for Each Ticket Purchased

Adult- Whole Hog Combo Ticket- $72

Adult- All Weekend Conference Pass with Hog Roast and Hootenanny on Sat Evening (SAVE $10)

Adult- Double Day Conference Ticket- $45

ADULT- CONFERENCE ONLY WEEKEND PASS (SAVE $10)

Adult- Saturday Combo Ticket- $54.50

ADULT- CONFERENCE PASS SATURDAY + HOG ROAST/BAND

Adult- Saturday Only, Conference Only Ticket- $27.50

ADULT- CONFERENCE TICKET - SATURDAY ONLY

Adult- Sunday Only, Conference Only Pass- $27.50

ADULT- CONFERENCE PASS - SUNDAY ONLY

Adult- Intensive Learning Workshops

IHC is offering 4 Intensive Workshops. Varied times and ticket prices. Click Read More to see more info.

Adult- Hog Roast and Hootenanny Only- Add-on Ticket- $27

For those who are not buying tickets but need to be at the event.. such as volunteers

Youth- 3 Pigs Weekend + Combo Pass- $37

YOUTH (13-17)- CONFERENCE WEEKEND PASS + HOG ROAST/BAND (SAVE $3)

Youth- Double Day Combo- $17

Youth (13-17) CONFERENCE WEEKEND PASS (SAVE $3)

Youth- Saturday Combo Ticket- $30

YOUTH (13-17) CONFERENCE PASS SATURDAY + HOG ROAST

Youth- Saturday Only, Conference Only- $10

YOUTH (13-17) CONFERENCE PASS SATURDAY ONLY

Youth- Sunday Only, Conference Only- $10

YOUTH (13-17) CONFERENCE PASS SUNDAY ONLY

Youth- Hog Roast and Hootenanny Add-on- $20

For those who are not buying tickets but need to be at the event.. such as volunteers

Jr. Homesteaders Classes, Saturday Only- $20

KIDS 5-12 JR. HOMESTEADERS CLASSES SATURDAY ONLY

Jr. Homesteaders Classes, Sunday Only- $20

KIDS 5-12 JR. HOMESTEADERS CLASSES SUNDAY ONLY

Kids Carnival

All Weekend Access to The Kids Carnival!

Child- 3 Little Pigs Weekend Combo- Conf + Hog Roast- $14

CHILD (12 AND UNDER) CONFERENCE WEEKEND PASS

Child- Saturday Combo Conf + Hog Roast Combo- $14

CHILD (5-12) SATURDAY NIGHT - HOG ROAST/BAND

Child- Little Pigs Duo Weekend Pass Conference Only- Free

CHILD (12 AND UNDER) CONFERENCE WEEKEND PASS

Child- Little Pig Saturday Only, Conference Only Pass- Free

CHILD (12 AND UNDER) CONFERENCE PASS SATURDAY ONLY

Child- Little Pig Sunday Conference Only- Free

Child (12 and Under) Conference Pass Sunday Only- Free

Young CHILD- Piglet's Weekend Out Combo ticket- Free

Young CHILD (0-4)- Weekend Conference + HOG ROAST/BAND

ADULT PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Heather Gray- $17 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

ADULT PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Army Green- $17 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

ADULT PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Black- $17 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

ADULT 2XL & 3XL PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRTS, Gray- $19 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference 2X-3XL T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

ADULT 2XL & 3XL PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRTS, Army Green- $19 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference 2X-3XL T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

ADULT 2XL & 3XL PRESALE- Adult CONFERENCE T-SHIRTS, Black- $19 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference 2X-3XL T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

YOUTH PRESALE- Youth CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Heather Gray- $12 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference Youth T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

YOUTH PRESALE- Youth CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Army Green- $12 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference Youth T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

YOUTH PRESALE- Youth CONFERENCE T-SHIRT, Black- $12 (save $3)

By purchasing this ticket you will be purchasing an Indiana Homesteading Conference 2023 Conference Youth T-Shirt at a discounted rate that will be available at check in of the event.

Hog Roast & hootenanny!

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HOG ROAST & HOOTENANNY 2023
Saturday October 21st, just following the last session of the conference. Featuring catering by Overgrown Pastures and live music by The Backwoods Bluegrass Band!
Click the photo to check out some of their music on YouTube

Join us for a casual, family-style hog roast with all the fixins! The IHC hog roast is catered by Overgrown Pastures. They are also a sponsor for our event! Click their logo and go to their page for more info.
  • Hot appetizer course passed before dinner 
  • Whole Roasted Hog (A portion prepared for Hog Cubanos/ pork sandwiches)
  • Assorted sides (6 hot options and 6 cold options) from Mac & Cheese to cowboy beans
  • Freshly baked cornbread and biscuits
  • Dessert selection: (Pies, pastry, & ice cream)
Beverage service:
(Coffee, cider, tea, water)

Overgrown Pasture is run by a trained chef preparing high quality cuisine. You will smell this roasting hog all day at the conference on Saturday, so be prepared to be hungry for this hog roast!

Kid's Stuff & Family fun

We've worked hard to develop educational & fun things for you and your family at IHC!

Jr. Homesteaders

General admission tickets to IHC for kids 12 and under can be obtained free on TicketLeap where you buy your other tickets, but there is a ticket fee for Jr. Homesteader tickets as well as the Hog Roast and Hootenanny for kids. Jr. Homesteader Classes will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday during the speaker sessions just prior to lunch and just following lunch for ages 5-12.  

For more information on tickets, visit the Tickets 2023 page on this website. If you order tickets, you will receive instructions on your child's drop off and pick up as well as other details. Jr. Homesteader tickets are very limited and will fill quickly, so don't wait too long to get them. 


IHC Kids Carnival!!!

IHC will have a kids carnival both Saturday and Sunday to help kids have fun and get their energy out. This will be a ticketed event & will be run by a team of kids entertainers that IHC has booked. The carnival area will have a well-marked entrance close to some of the main activities taking place on campus. 

Each ticketed child will receive an electronic ticket via email that will be shown at check-in, and they will receive a wristband that will give them admittance to the carnival as much as they want for the entire weekend. 

There will be no admittance to the carnival for kids without their parent or guardian and their wristband. Parents or Guardians do not need a carnival ticket/ wristband to enter with their child. A teenaged sibling over 15 could be considered a guardian, if parent has them babysitting. 

The IHC Kids Carnival will have several fun activities including:

Bouncy House * Face Painting * Live Animals * Kid's Photo Booth * Bubbles Area * Balloon Animals * Glitter Tattoos * and * Lots of Carnival Games. The cost of the Kid's Carnival ticket is $10 for unlimited admittance to the carnival for the weekend & $6 for a one-day ticket. 

Click "Buy Tickets" link below to buy tickets on TicketLeap.


BUY TICKETS HERE

IHC Photo Booth!


Hog Roast & Hootenanny!

**Saturday evening Hog Roast & Hootenanny meal requires an additional ticket.


Mother Earth News Bookstore- 6,000 Square Feet!


Food Trucks!


Raffle Prizes Both Saturday & Sunday!

Go to the Raffle Prizes page to see more info and a complete list of prizes for each day.

Doorbuster Giveaway!

food trucks

Overgrown Pasture Food Truck

Overgrown Pasture Food Truck

Local FARM FRESH Street Cuisine

Learn More
Tastys by Tasha Food Truck

Tastys by Tasha Food Truck

Tacos and Ramen

Learn More
Payne's Food Truck

Payne's Food Truck

British Fish and Chips

Learn More
The Stable Food Truck

The Stable Food Truck

Smoked meats served shredded over a choice ribbon fries or mac & cheese. Gluten Free and Vegan options available as well.

Learn More

Silent auction

The silent auction bidding will take place through the day each day. Attendees who sign up for the silent auction will have a number assigned at the IHC booth. You will place bids on a piece of paper with your number. You can increase your bid until the auction ends. The highest bidder will be able to purchase the item. Each silent auction will end during the last break, both Saturday and Sunday. Please bring your checkbook or PayPal account, if you want to participate in the silent auction.

Saturday Silent Auction Items

GrainMaker® Model No. 35 Grain Mill- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $350

GrainMaker® Model No. 35 Grain Mill- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $350

Thanks GrainMaker!! GrainMaker is a generous sponsor who could not attend IHC in person. https://grainmaker.com/products/grainmaker-grain-mill-model-no-35/

LogOx 3 in 1 Multi Tool- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $230

LogOx 3 in 1 Multi Tool- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $230

Thanks LogOx!!! Website: https://www.thelogox.com/products/logox-3-in-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBlueLogOX/?ref=profile YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ye-kCQMJaU&list=PLW4Xy2M1Z2b_JIhCtQ5pP5GK3-XSEMaxY

Denali's 8-Layer Stainless Steel Food & Fruit Dehydrator, The BEAST, Valued at $220

Denali's 8-Layer Stainless Steel Food & Fruit Dehydrator, The BEAST, Valued at $220

Thanks Denali! Visit this generous sponsor in the sponsor building and check out their website: https://denalicanning.com/

Sunday Silent Auction Items

All American Canner 921, Berry Blue, Sunday Auction Only. Valued at $499

All American Canner 921, Berry Blue, Sunday Auction Only. Valued at $499

Thanks All American! Visit their website at: https://allamerican1930.com/product/921-in-color/?attribute_pa_color=berry-blue

GrainMaker® Model No. 35 Grain Mill- One for Each Day!! Valued at $350

GrainMaker® Model No. 35 Grain Mill- One for Each Day!! Valued at $350

Thanks GrainMaker!! GrainMaker is a generous sponsor who could not attend IHC in person. https://grainmaker.com/products/grainmaker-grain-mill-model-no-35/

LogOx 3 in 1 Multi Tool- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $230

LogOx 3 in 1 Multi Tool- One for Each Day!!! Valued at $230

Thanks LogOx!!! Website: https://www.thelogox.com/products/logox-3-in-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBlueLogOX/?ref=profile YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ye-kCQMJaU&list=PLW4Xy2M1Z2b_JIhCtQ5pP5GK3-XSEMaxY

Raffle prizes

YOU MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE DRAWING TO WIN. Raffle prize drawings will be held during the last break before the last session of the event each day. Half of the prizes will be given away each day. More info will be in your program that will be located in your attendee conference bags

SATURDAY Raffle Items

YOU MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE DRAWING TO WIN. There will be a drawing each day of the event. More info will be in your program that will be located in your attendee conference bags

Sol Cook All Season Solar Cooker- 1 of 2 for Saturday

Valued at $105

American-made SolCook All Season Solar Cooker. A quality affordable option in Solar Cookers. Thank you Jim from SolCook!

Denali's Premium 23 Quart Pressure Canner & Cooker, The TANKER

Valued at $179

Thanks Denali!

Aftershock Preparedness, Freeze Dried Strawberries Bucket, 25 year

Valued at $150

Thanks Aftershock Preparedness!! Meet this generous sponsor in the sponsor building at IHC!

Superb, Premium Regular Mouth Canning Lids

Valued at $120

Thanks Superb! This includes a 24-pack case. That's 288 canning lids!

Mother Earth News Bookstore, Food & Preservation Book Collection

Valued at $100

Brinsea, The Incubation Specialists, EcoGlow Safety 600 Chick Brooder

Valued at $70

Thanks Brinsea! Visit this generous sponsor in the sponsor building at IHC!

Digging Tool Set from Lowes, Muncie

Valued at $90

Thanks Lowes, Muncie!

Fertrell, Goat Nutrition Bundle (ORGANIC)

Valued at $111

Thanks Fertrell!

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Practical Preppers, Gift Set

Valued at $336

Azure Standard CANNING JARS with LIDS- 4 CASES- one of each style for both Saturday & Sunday!

Values at $65

Thanks Azure Standard! Please look for Azure in the Sponsor Building at IHC.

Berne Workwear- Men's Medium Lined Jacket- Saturday

Valued at $45 to $90

Thanks Berne Workwear for a variety of workwear items for door prizes!!

Irish Mudd Farms Skincare Basket, Saturday, , One for Each Day

Valued at $104

Basket Includes: Magnesium Lotion *2 bars soap *Charcoal Loofah Soap *Black Locus Honey and Peppermint Lip Repair *Cracked Heal Balm *Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub *Healing Burn Salve * Candle. Thanks Irish Mudd!!

Berne Workwear- Men's Large Jacket- Saturday

Valued at $45 to $90

Thanks Berne Workwear for a variety of workwear items for door prizes!!

Roots & Harvest, 2L Fermentation Crock with Lids and Weights

Valued at $46

Thanks Roots & Harvest- Online Homestead Supplies Company!!

Hive Butler Hive Tote and Vented Lid

Valued at $120

Thanks Hive Butler! Hive Tote and Vented Lid- food-grade, BPA-free, heavy-duty, made in the USA. Visit this generous sponsor in the sponsor building in October!

Lehman Feed Mill in Berne, IN- Chicken Combo: Feeder, Waterer, Feed

Valued at $100

Thanks Lehman Feed Mill!

Lehman's, FEUERHAND GALVANIZED OIL LANTERN, Galvanized Grey

Valued at $50

Thanks Lehman's! Visit this generous sponsor at their booth in the sponsor building at IHC.

Shenandoah Homestead Supply, Lg. Stainless Steel Strainer w/ Plug Insert

Valued at $65

Thanks Shenandoah Homestead Supply!

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Masontops, Fermentation Kit, 2 of 2- Regular Mouth

Valued at $45

Thanks Masontops!

Fertrell, Vegetable Grower's Bundle

Valued at $70

Thanks Fertrell!

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Dirt & Devotion Gift Set

Valued at $75

Apron, Bag, and Hat. Thanks Dirt & Devotion! Visit them in the sponsor building

Baker Creek Ultimate Seed Collection, Set 1 of 2- Saturday

Valued at $145 per set

SUNDAY Raffle Items

YOU MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE DRAWING TO WIN. There will be a drawing each day of the event. More info will be in your program that will be located in your attendee conference bags

Sol Cook All Season Solar Cooker- 2 of 2 for Sunday

Valued at $105

The American made SolCook All Season Solar Cooker. A quality affordable option. Thank you Jim at SolCook

Starkline Premium Plus+ Braided 48" x 100 ft Poultry Netting

Valued at $190

Thanks Starkline! Find Starkline in the Sponsor Building at IHC in October.

Bootstrap Farmer, Soil Blocking Starter Kit for Propagating Seedlings

Valued at $221

Superb, Premium Wide Mouth Canning Lids

Valued at $144

Thanks Superb! This includes a 24-pack case. That's 288 canning lids!

Auguson Farms, Deluxe 30-Day Emergency Food Supply, 5 Gal Bucket

Valued at $141

Thank you Auguson Farms for this emergency food supply bucket!!

Mother Earth News Bookstore, Ultimate Homesteading Book Collection

Valued at $139

Triple Blade Cabbage Cutter from Roots & Harvest

Valued at $64

Thanks Roots & Harvest- Online Homestead Supplies Company!!

Walmart Mucie, IN, FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer with Built-In Handheld Sealer

Valued at $160

Thanks Walmart!

Chicken Heated Waterer & Bulk Feeder from Rural King Muncie

Valued at: Feeder & Waterer $98

Thank you Rural King Muncie! Visit this generous sponsor in the sponsor building at IHC!

Fertrell, Poultry Nutrition Bundle (Grower)

Valued at $100

Thanks Fertrell!

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Muck Boots, Gift Certificate for Premium Footwear

Valued up to $185

Thanks Muck Boots!

Yardbird, Couple’s Poultry Processing Supplies Kit

Valued at $175

Thanks Yardbird!

Soteria Forge Handmade/Forged Knife & Leather Sheath

Valued at $185

Thanks Soteria Forge! Find Soteria in the Sponsor Building at IHC!

Redmond Ag- Specialty Products Combo Pack

Valued at $150

Thanks Redmond!

Gardening Tool Set from Lowes, Muncie

Valued at $150

Thanks Lowes, Muncie!

Azure Standard CANNING JARS with LIDS- 4 CASES- one of each style for both Sunday & Saturday!

Values at $65

Thanks Azure Standard! Please look for Azure in the Sponsor Building at IHC.

Masontops, Fermentation Kit, 1 of 2- Wide Mouth

Valued at $50

Thanks Masontops!

Lehman's, FEUERHAND GALVANIZED OIL LANTERN, Brick Red

Valued at $50

Thanks Lehman's! Visit this generous sponsor at their booth in the sponsor building at IHC.

Farmer Brad Automatic Chicken Waterer (2 Gallon)

Valued at $65

Thanks Farmer Brad!

Irish Mudd Farms Skincare Basket, One for Each Day

Valued at $104

Basket Includes: Magnesium Lotion *2 bars soap *Charcoal Loofah Soap *Black Locus Honey and Peppermint Lip Repair *Cracked Heal Balm *Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub *Healing Burn Salve * Candle. Thanks Irish Mudd!!

Berne Workwear - Women's Jacket- Sunday

Valued at $45 to $90

Thanks Berne Workwear for a variety of workwear items for door prizes!!

Baker Creek Ultimate Seed Collection, Set 2 of 2- Sunday

Valued at $145 per set

Thanks Baker Creek!

Berne Workwear- Men's Medium Winter Jacket- Sunday

Valued at $45 to $90

Thanks Berne Workwear for a variety of workwear items for door prizes!!

Logistics

Please arrive early to accommodate for checking everyone in, getting your conference bags, finding your way, etc. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM each day. The fairgrounds is fully fenced. Cars will only be checked in at the Grounds Entry Gate 4, and there will be no other way to enter. Parking attendants will be available to help direct everyone. There are 4 gates, but it should be evident which gate you need, due to parking, security, & check-in staff being present.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. PLEASE SEE THE TICKETS PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE. 2023 Conference will be located at the Marion County Fairgrounds, just outside the I 465 loop east, of Indianapolis. PLEASE SEE "READ MORE" SECTION BELOW FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS & INFO. ABOUT TRAVEL & LODGING

  • Date: 10/21/2023 09:00 AM - 10/22/2023 06:00 PM
  • Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239 (Map)
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RV/Camping

RV & Camping at Fairgrounds

RV & Camping at Fairgrounds

*RV and Camping spots are Rented through the Marion County Fairgrounds & MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE


Location:  Marion County Fairgrounds 7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239

Contact:     https://marioncountyfair.org/

                     317-353-2444

                     marioncountyfair@comcast.net  

Cost:  RV Hookups with water & power- $50 per night (no RV dump station available)

            Primitive Tent Camping- No water or power at campsite- $25 per night

            Bathrooms are available on the property

Availability:  There are 70 RV sites available with water and electricity. There are more primitive camping sites available.

Dates of Rental:   Friday October 20th and Saturday October 21st

Arrival:  Campers may arrive Friday, 10/20/22 during set up

Tear Down:  Sunday, 10/22/23 after close of event. This will reduce vehicle traffic while there is foot traffic at the event

Please note:  The fairgrounds will provide all instructions and payment processes for rental of camping or RV spaces. Filling out an RV/Camping application does not guarantee rental until the fairgrounds confirms your reservation. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

Camping Reservation Form for Marion County Fairgrounds:  Open PDF form below, print, fill out, scan, and submit to the Fairgrounds Office by email to marioncountyfair@comcast.net. If you need assistance, call the fairgrounds office at 317-353-2444.

RV/Camping Reservation Form Marion County FairgroundsPDF • 353KB


Security will be on duty Friday, Saturday, and through Sunday at the end of the event. The fairgrounds campus is over 120 acres. 

The entire property is fenced and gated.



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Hotels

We found one hotel that offered a better GROUP RATE, The Baymont by Wyndham. We are listing few additional hotels that are in close proximity to the conference that customers rate 4 stars & above. There are many other hotels in close proximity as well.

1540 Brookville Crossing Way, Indianapolis, IN 46239. Attendees must call hotel direct, at 317-322-2000, to make reservations in order to get the group rate.

7110 East 21st Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46219- 317-322-0101

5302 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203- 317-7919100

5250 Noggle Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46237- 317-888-4955

Contact & map

  • Marion County Fairgrounds 7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239, USA

VENDOR TABLES See Vendor Table page on this website Location for the 2023 Conference will be Marion County Fairgrounds near Indianapolis


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volunteers

Volunteers- Info & Perks

Volunteers- Info & Perks


Help us make the 2023 conference a success and sign up to become a volunteer! Volunteers are an essential part of our homesteading conference. We are better organized this year, and we hope that we are better able to plug volunteers in to tasks and roles. 


There is a link below that will take you to a required application. You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application. We will be in touch with applicants in the next couple of months to confirm attendance and placement (it could be as late as early August - we appreciate your patience).


  • Completion of the volunteer application is not a guarantee of volunteer placement.
  • Each volunteer is required to work one half-day shift, which is up to 5 hours on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
  • Volunteers receive free admission to the regular conference sessions (valued at $45, weekend ticket) but this does not include admission to separate ticketed events; such as the hog roast meal, or specialized intensive workshop trainings.
  • You will receive a wristband in your volunteer bag that indicates you have a weekend conference pass just like other attendees. Wristbands are color coded to indicate what type of ticket an attendee has. You can check in at the conference table, and you will pick up your volunteer bag at the volunteer table in the main vendor hall.
  • Please be aware: Morning shifts can begin as early as 6 a.m. and volunteers can be on their feet for 5 hours or more.

If you're concerned that you won't be selected as a volunteer but want to make sure you can attend the conference, we recommend that you purchase a ticket in advance. Please note that we will not be able to refund ticket sales.


If you have physical limitations, please take those into consideration when selecting your volunteer choices. If you have limitations, please tell us in the comments section of the application to clarify the requirements for the position you’re requesting. We will do our best to accommodate our volunteers.


  • One application per volunteer.
  • Must be 18 years old to apply.
  • If you have children attending with you, they must stay with a guardian during your shift.
  • You must be able to stand or walk for up to 5 hours to volunteer for some jobs. Other physical capabilities may be required depending on the position chosen.
  • If you do not show up for your scheduled shift(s) after collecting your admittance wristband you will be invoiced for the cost of a weekend pass ticket for your attendance of the event. Wristbands for volunteers will be picked up at the volunteer table inside the Vendor Hall/Marketplace.

Fill out Volunteer Application Here

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vendors PARTICIPATING 2023

If you would like to be a vendor at IHC, go to the Vendor & Food Truck Rental Info page.

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Abby's Elderberry
https://abbyselderberry.com/ 
Agrarian Indy Urban Homestead & Supply
https://www.agrarianindy.com/
Beard’s Metal Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/466572120175950 
BCS Two-Wheel Tractors
https://www.bcsamerica.com/
Celtic Glen Livestock LLC
https://www.facebook.com/CelticGlenLLC
Coal Creek Creations
https://www.facebook.com/coal.creek.creations.wk 
Craft.Farm101
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550968469537
Dave & Sonya in Michigan
https://daveandsonyainmichigan.com/ 
Desnae Farms
 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086539208508
Doyle Blackberry, Inc.
 https://www.doyleblackberry.com/
Dragonwood Maple Syrup & Honey Blends
www.dragonwood.online 
DreamWeavers Homestead
 https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead
Energetic Living
www.EnergeticLivingIndy.com
Farmer Brad LLC
https://www.facebook.com/FarmerBradLLC
Food Plant Nursery Brookville
 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089779604405
Fox Holler Woodworks
 https://www.facebook.com/FoxHollerWoodworks
Hartwood Herbals
 https://www.instagram.com/hartwoodherbals/
Hochstetler's Haven
 https://www.facebook.com/HochstetlersHaven
Hogs and Hens Urban Farm
 https://www.facebook.com/hogsandhensurbanfarm
Homesteading network
https://homesteadingnetwork.net/ 
Indiana Maple Syrup Association
https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMapleSyrupAssociation
Indiana Homestead Preparedness Network
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1844024089137413
Indiana Nut & Fruit Growers Association
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/804861052864197
Indiana State Trappers Association
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4107944695889892 
Irish Mudd Livestock Farm
https://irishmudd.com/ 
IvyTech Agriculture Program
https://www.ivytech.edu/programs/all-academic-programs/school-of-advanced-manufacturing-engineering-applied-science/agriculture/ 
Katie’s Kustoms
https://www.facebook.com/KatieKustoms 
Leaning Locust Woodcraft
https://www.facebook.com/LeaningLocust/
Legacy Arrows Wealth Strategies
https://legacyarrows.com/
Little Farmhouse Shop
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJMqhWptZe/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Maple River Farms
https://mapleriverfarms.com/index.php 
MarketMax LLC
https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbarrelcommunity
Materia Medica
https://www.instagram.com/materiamedicablendingbar/
Mike's Mycology
https://mikesmycology.com/ 
Mossy Oak Properties
https://indianalandandlifestyle.com/ 
Mulberry Branch Farm
 https://www.facebook.com/Mulberrybranchfarm
Olive Branch Aquaponics
https://www.olivebranchaquaponics.com/
One Cow Revolution- Shawn & Beth Dougherty
https://one-cow-revolution.com/
Pork Rhyne is “The Pork Evangelist,”
 https://www.porkrhyne.com/
Purdue Extension - Marion County
 https://extension.purdue.edu/county/marion/
The Everyday Prepper
www.facebook.com/roadtosuccess1776/ 
Tree City Bee Company
https://www.facebook.com/treecitybeeco?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Vital Connection Chiropractic
www.vitalconnectionchiropractic.com
Zaffaranos Microgreens
https://www.facebook.com/Zaffaranos/

vendors & Food Trucks- Rental info 

Vendor Tables & Food Truck Info

Vendor Tables & Food Truck Info

2 Vendor Booths Available due to a couple of vendors being unable to attend at the last minute. 

 ****8' x 10' Vendor Space, Inside- $150.00 for both days SOLD OUT

(1 - 6-8' table and 2 chairs provided)


Food Truck Info Link Located at Bottom of This Page


Event Days: October 21 and 22 (Vendors must be set up for the whole conference)

Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239

Event Times: Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm

Early Set-Up: Friday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (there may be special considerations for food truck timing, but you will receive communications on specifics)

Set-up: Saturday: 6:30-7:30 am. (Booths must be set-up by 7:30 am when attendees start check-in for the conference)

Tear Down: Sunday 4:15 pm

Please note: Your vendor fee does not include admittance to the conference sessions. If you want to attend any of the sessions, you will need to purchase a conference pass separately. You can also purchase tickets for the Saturday evening hog roast on the website. Tickets can be purchased here:  

 www.indianahomesteadingconference.com/tickets. 


**Please NOTE: 

This is a homesteading/ farming/ landowner/ homeowner/ gardening/ livestock conference. Please consider whether your business is relevant to this topic or something our attendees would enjoy. We can't guarantee sales or traffic to your vending space.


BOOTH ADD-ONS:

Additional Tables — $10 each (1 table provided with booth) (inside only)

Additional Chairs — $5 each (2 chairs provided with booth) (inside only)

Electricity - Provided if needed (inside and outside)Water - Provided if needed (outside only) 

Internet is not reliable on the fairgrounds. If you plan to take credit cards, please bring a mobile hotspot. They are reliable at this location.

Vendor Application Link

Food Truck Application Link

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Workshops

Workshops will run concurrently with other speakers on the regular conference schedule & require add-on tickets. There are lots of great learning opportunities with the weekend conference tickets, which include 49 topics to choose from, all in one price, but add-on workshops will offer added benefits with topics that require more time. They will go more in-depth, have small class sizes, give more time with speakers, have hands-on instruction, & will include items that attendees will take home.

Workshop 1 of 4: Wild Crafted Vinegars & Their Many Uses- Saturday, 10/21/23 at 9 AM - 11 AM

You MUST have a general admission conference ticket to enter the event and a workshop ticket to attend the workshops.

Ticket Cost- $55

Class size is limited to 30 attendees. This intensive learning Workshop runs concurrently with a portion of the regular conference day.

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Gain confidence to make your own medicinal products with Karen's guidance and extensive expertise in this workshop.  She is a licensed Holistic Esthetician, a Graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and an Eat for the Earth Coach.  

Learn how to create wild crafted vinegars & their uses for an at-home apothecary. You will learn how to utilize animal lards infused with tree barks, roots & leaves for medicinal use!  Karen will teach you to utilize more than the standard ingredients for vinegars and Southern Folk Remedies!  

Participants will get to keep the vinegar they craft in this workshop!  Jars & Supplies will be provided by the workshop.

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Workshop 2 of 4: Rabbit Processing with David Primm & Lessie Lennon- Saturday, 10/21/23 at 2:30-5 PM

Ticket Cost- $65

Class size is limited to 20 attendees. This intensive learning Workshop runs concurrently with a portion of the regular conference day.

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Cast your fear of processing your own homegrown meat rabbits aside!  In this workshop you will gain the confidence to dispatch and process a rabbit from start to finish with the guidance of David Primm of Desnae Farm & Lessie Jo Frazier of Celtic Glen Heritage Livestock LLC.

David and Lessie often hold processing classes onsite at their farms and are skilled in all things rabbit!  

Each participant will be provided a live rabbit to perform the entire process with. Participants will be provided a gambrel, knives, and cutting board to work with. Cut proof gloves are recommended. A step by step "How To" will also be provided by the instructor.  Each participant will learn to package their rabbit and take home the fruits of their labor. 

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Workshop 3 of 4: 10 Steps To Building An Independent Farmstead with Shawn & Beth Dougherty- Sunday, 10/22/23 at 9 AM- 12 Noon

Ticket Price: $80

Class size limited to 50 attendees. This intensive learning Workshop runs concurrently with a portion of the regular conference day.

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Begin building resilience and fertility into your farm while feeding yourself from the land starting Day 1. Whether you’re searching for land, just starting out on your homestead, or are an experienced homesteader, these ten steps will show you how to design your land use for maximum productivity and independence with few to no inputs. 

Shawn & Beth Dougherty explain the principles of inputs-free, ecosystemic farming. Sunlight and rainfall power natural ecosystems – learn how they can power your homestead, too.  

Shawn & Beth have been homesteading since the 1980s and turning land deemed 'unsuitable for agriculture' into an abundant and productive farmstead!  Free Field Guide, Building the Independent Farmstead and a 15-page Planning Outline Provided!

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Workshop 4 of 4: Chicken Processing with Joel Salatin- Sunday, 10/23/23 at 2:30 PM-5 PM

Ticket Price: $90

Class size is limited to 25 attendees. This intensive learning Workshop runs concurrently with a portion of the regular conference day.

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Learn how to confidently dispatch and process a chicken from start to finish with the instruction of Joel Salatin, the Lunatic Farmer Himself!  There's no need to fear the process with Joel walking you through the process with the aid of our IHC supportive team. He literally wrote the book on pasture raised poultry and is known internationally for his regenerative approaches to land and livestock!  

Each participant will receive a long-sleeved apron and lung remover (valued at $70) from our generous Chicken Processing Workshop Sponsor, Yardbird! Each student will be able to package and take home the apron, lung remover, and the bird that they processed in the class!

 


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event program & map of fairgrounds 2023

Reference Info

Info Card in Attendee Bags

Event Program 2023

2024 Speakers

Apply to be a Speaker for 2024

Apply to be a Speaker for 2024


If you are interested in speaking for IHC 2024, please fill out a survey for us. We need a way to get to know people and keep the contact information so we don't lose it. We will start planning for speakers for 2024 before the end of 2023. Here is the link to the survey:

Fill out Survey/Application

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