Hands-On Homesteading

Schedule

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County | Cocoa, FL

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Learn practical skills that help you get more from your garden, preserve seasonal abundance, and reconnect with your food. 4 Saturdays!
About this Event

Ready to become more self-sufficient?

Join us for a four-part homesteading series designed to teach practical skills you can use at home. Whether you're growing food in a backyard garden, preserving seasonal harvests, or learning traditional food preparation methods, this series will help you take the next step toward a more sustainable lifestyle.

📅 4 Class Series on Saturdays. Take them all or choose what fits you best! Topics are subject to change

  • August 15th, 9 am-1 pm, Topic: Aquaponics & Food Preservation
  • September 19th, 9 am-1 pm, Topic: Biochar, Soil Health, Sour Dough
  • October 17th, 9 am-1 pm, Topic: Canning & Propagation
  • November 21st, 9 am-1 pm, Topic: Growing Herbs and Veg & Cheese making

**Discount for all 4 classes purchased at one time in checkout: select the ticket type "All four classes"!


You will learn all sorts of things in this series!

-Food Gardening Basics

-Safe Food Preservation

-Fermentation Techniques

-Biochar and other healthy soil methods.

-Growing vegetables and herbs and More!

Perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning practical, hands-on skills.

Space is limited. Register today!


If the class is full, please register for our waitlist. Each entry on the waitlist equals one ticket.

If you have any questions about this class or any others, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email [email protected]


NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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Where is it happening?

UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States

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Tickets

USD 44.52 to USD 129.89

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