Frederick County Homesteaders
MEMBERSHIP
Howdy friends! We're so glad you're here. It is our pleasure to invite you to join us for another growin' season. We've been working hard behind the scenes to create additional resources and opportunities to support our homesteading community. FCH Annual Memberships are just one of the many features we are excited to share. New this growing season, our FCH Shop Local Map allows consumers to easily identify the closest participating farms/homesteads, markets, CSAs, and more while supporting the our agricultural community. This takes the guess work out of buying local. Members will enjoy access to monthly educational networking meetings, workshops, discounted farm crawl tickets, and so much more! Join us in our efforts to foster community interdependence and a revitalization of Agriculture in Frederick County. Happy Homesteading!​
Grow With Us
Revitalizing Agriculture in Frederick County
SAVE THE DATE
SEMI ANNUAL FARM CRAWL
SEPT. 23rd
Frederick County Homesteaders
Garden
25$Every yearÂ- Shop Local Map
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly FCH Networking Meetings
- Farm Crawl Ticket (1 per year)
Homestead
50$Every yearÂ- Shop Local Map
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly FCH Networking Meetings
- Farm Crawl Tickets (2 per year)
- Swag Bag at Farm Crawl Opening
- $25 Workshop Voucher (1 per year)
Ranch
100$Every yearÂ- Shop Local Map
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly FCH Networking Meetings
- Farm Crawl Tickets (4 per year)
- Swag Bag at Farm Crawl Opening
- $25 Workshop Vouchers (2 per year)
- FCH Farm Crawl T-Shirt
Annual Memberships
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2023 WORKSHOPS
01
Intro to
Rotational Grazing
July 2023
We're kicking off the 2023 FCH Workshop Season with an on farm discussion style workshop. Caleb Fahnestock of Back to the Basics Farm will walk participants through the benefits of rotational grazing to overall livestock health. As well as explain how this lost skill is key to preserving what agricultural land is left in our county. This workshop will help homesteaders and famers design and manage their grazing schedules while implementing ancestral skills to better steward their land.
03
Real Estate 101: Homestead Edition
November 2023
It’s no secret that homesteading is on the rise as more & more individuals realize they would like to have a deeper sense of connection with the food they’re consuming. Step one of starting is having the skills to select the right property. Samantha Armel of Heritage Group Real Estate will guide participants through the important steps of knowing what to look for during a property search as well as which questions to ask before ever making an offer. Leave equipped with the knowledge and resources you need to purchase your homestead.
02
Social Media for your Homestead
August 2023
Dayna Geraghty of Geraghty's Micro Farm will cover the daunting details of getting your homestead seen on social media.
We live in a world where many small businesses are found using devices such as your phone or computer. While it wasn't always a necessity to have a social media presence, Dayna will spend the afternoon explaining why she thinks it's an essential aspect of having a successful business.
04
Homesteading 101: Bread Making
December 2023
Join us as we explore lost ancestral skills and discover fresh new ways to incorporate them into our daily routines. Hosted by Simple Gifts Farmstead. You'll learn the importance of grinding your own flour, how to make butter fresh from the farm, and of course the skills you need to master that first homemade loaf of bread.
Fred.Co. Homesteader's Workshops
From Rotational Grazing to the ins and outs of Social Media- we're partnering up with local experts to help you cultivate the skills you need to take your homestead to the next level.
Intro to Rotational Grazing | July 2023
Rescheduled | TBA
$30 PER PERSON | Includes Lunch
Real Estate 101: Homestead Edition | Nov 2023
Workshop Pass | $30
$30 PER PERSON | Includes Lunch
Homesteading 101: Bread Making | Dec 2023
Workshop Pass | $30
$30 PER PERSON | Includes Lunch
Everything's better together
Buddy Pass | $15
BE SURE TO WRITE IN THE CLASS IN THE NOTES BOX AT CHECK OUT.
**1 ADDITIONAL Buddy Pass Per Purchase.
Photo Credit: Five Roots Farm