✨ Day 1: Farm Day Experience ✨
📍 Mars Hills Farm
📅 Saturday, September 26th, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1604 Mars Rd, Ferris, TX 75125
Spend the morning outdoors exploring life on the land with farm tours, a vendor marketplace, and live speakers. Learn real skills in a real farm setting while connecting with families, educators, and growers.
Get ready for an incredible day packed with practical insights and inspiring experiences!
To make the most of your visit and help beat the Texas heat, some speaker talks and guided farm tours will happen at the same time. This means you get to choose your own adventure! 🧭 Pick the sessions and tours that excite you most.
⏰ Morning: Learn & Explore!
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM: 🗣️ Opening Remarks & Welcome
A warm welcome to the farm and an overview of the day ahead.
9:20 AM – 9:45 AM: Generational Acres – "Securing the Dirt: Strategic Land Acquisition & Rural Infrastructure"
Proven strategies for locating, vetting, and acquiring land, plus practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions to get established quickly.
9:50 AM – 10:15 AM: Dr. Vanessa Battle – "The Keturah Farms Blueprint: Structuring and Scaling a Global Agricultural Network"
An inside look at the organizational and business structure behind Keturah Farms—building an interconnected network of hundreds of farms worldwide to achieve collective economic power, food sovereignty, and sustainable scale.
10:20 AM – 10:45 AM: Steve Anderson – "Wildlife & Ecosystem Stewardship: Coexisting with Nature"
Land conservation, managing wildlife, and maintaining a balanced, sustainable ecosystem around your homestead.
10:50 AM – 11:15 AM: Michael Henry – "Fueling Independence: Biodiesel & Farm Energy Resilience"
On-farm biodiesel production, slashing fuel overhead, and building practical fuel independence for equipment and vehicles.
11:20 AM – 11:45 AM: Rapah – "Communications Off-Grid: HAM Radio Knowledge & Emergency Readiness"
Off-grid communication setups and emergency protocols to keep your family connected and safe.
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM: 🤝 Open Forum & Panel – "Building the Rural Blueprint"
Collaborative Q&A bringing together our Day 1 speakers to answer attendee questions on acquiring, launching, and sustaining a homestead.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: 🎉 Wrap-Up, Networking & Farm Dismissal
Final closing remarks, connect with speakers and vendors, and wrap up Day 1.
🚜 Guided Farm Tours (Outdoor Adventure!)
(Tours depart from the [Designated Tour Meeting Point] - Each tour is approx. 45 minutes)
Ready to see our regenerative farm in action? Join a guided tour! You'll get to explore sustainable practices, thriving ecosystems, and real-world examples of homesteading principles up close. (Capacity: 70 people)
9:55 AM: Tour 1
10:40 AM: Tour 2
11:25 AM: Tour 3
12:10 PM: Tour 4
🎯 Important Choice: Some speaker sessions and farm tours run concurrently. We encourage you to review the schedule in advance to prioritize your must-see talks or your farm adventure!
🎈 Ongoing Activities (All Day)
🛍️ Vendor Marketplace & Food
Farm Tours
✨ Welcome to Day 2 ✨
📍 Skyline Ranch & Event Center
📅 Sunday, September 27th, 2026
🕛 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 1801 E Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75241
Welcome back, Family Farmers! 👋 Today is all about building a strong foundation for your self-sustaining lide. We're diving into essential topics for securing your property, finances, and family.
⏰ Morning Sessions: Property & Finance Foundations
9:45 AM: ☕ Doors Open
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: 🗣️ Opening Remarks & Welcome Back Your Host: Kicking off Day 2 with a warm welcome and setting the stage for crucial discussions on your homestead journey.
10:20 AM – 10:45 AM: Yolanda (Life Coach) – "Building Your Foundation: Mindset for the Homestead Journey"
Getting into the right mental space to handle the challenges and rewards of land ownership and self-sufficiency.
10:45 – 11:10 AM: Shirley Caldwell Ross (Mortgage Consultant) – Homestead Funding: Securing Loans for Your Rural Property 💰
➡️ Financing your land purchase and knowing what lenders require.11:10 – 11:35 AM: Jacqueline Battle (Land Title Examiner) – "The Legal Foundation: Title Examinations & Protecting Your Land"
➡️ How to ensure your property is clear, avoid common title traps, and the importance of thorough documentation.11:35 – 12:00 PM: Derrick (Real Estate Developer) – "From Raw Land to Value: Development Strategies"
Turning a plot of land into a functional, appreciating asset through smart development practices.
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM: Isabelle (Manufactured Home Sales) – "Efficiency in Action: Modern Manufactured Home Solutions"
➡️ Practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions to get your homestead housing established.
🍽️ Mid-Day Refresh & Networking
12:25 PM – 1:35 PM: 🥗 Lunch Break & Networking
⏰ Afternoon Sessions: Protection & Preparedness
1:35 PM – 2:00 PM: Kenny (Firearm Safety) – "Rural Readiness: Essential Firearm Safety & Responsibility"
Gain essential strategies and practical tips for securing your farmstead and ensuring your family's safety in any situation.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Dwight & Rapah (Youth Educators) – "Cultivating the Next Generation: Raising Engaged Kids on the Homestead"
Strategies for teaching responsibility, legacy, and self-sufficiency to the youth who will inherit your work.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Comfort Break 🍎
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: 🤝 Community Networking Session
Open floor for attendees to connect with speakers, vendors, and each other — share contacts, ideas, and collaboration opportunities before heading home.
☀️ Staying Cool & Comfortable: Essential Tips!
💧 Stay Hydrated: We'll have complimentary water stations available throughout the event area. Drink up!
👕 Dress Smart: Opt for lightweight, light-colored clothing. A wide-brimmed hat and comfy, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.
☀️ Sun Protection: Don't forget your sunscreen and apply it often!
🌳 Seek Shade: Take advantage of the cooling fans in the shed and other designated shaded zones.
👂 Listen to Your Body: It's a full day! Take breaks in cooler areas if you need to recharge.
Expert Speakers
Learn the vital knowledge to own your piece of independence, the skills to live sustainably, the warmth of a supportive community, and unforgettable memories for your family.
Community Building
Forge vital connections at the 40 Acre Summit. Meet like-minded people ready to "Build the Village" alongside you. Build the community support essential for self-sufficiency and resilience in uncertain times.