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Old school skills for modern living
Old school skills for modern living
Welcome to the 2026 Extension Modern Homesteading Conference website!
University of Minnesota Extension invites you to the 2026 Modern Homesteading Conference to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Park Rapids High School, Park Rapids.
The conference is nearing capacity, and many sessions are already full! If your preferred sessions are full or you weren't able to register, we'd love to hear what you'd like to see offered next year. Your feedback will help us plan for future conferences and accommodate more attendees. Fill out the interest form here to help us plan for next year!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Park Rapids High School
301 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, Minnesota
The Modern Homesteading Conference is coming to Park Rapids High School on November 21, 2026. Attendees will spend the day building practical, hands-on skills through demonstrations and workshops on topics like buying land, animal care, growing your own food, sourdough, soap making, small engine maintenance, energy-efficient homes, food preservation, and more. Whether you live on a farm, in town, or somewhere in between, you'll leave with ideas you can put to use right away - plus a Modern Homesteading Handbook packed with research-based fact sheets, planning tools, seasonal tips, and Extension resources to keep learning long after the conference ends.
All attendees are welcome to participate regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status. For University of Minnesota’s notice of nondiscrimination, click here.
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