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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!)

(Each tour is approx. 45 minutes)

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

• 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.