Rooted in Ohio's Amish Country
Real homesteading from real people.
We're a family on a 44-acre organic farm sharing the skills, the seasons, and the faith behind a self-sufficient life. No influencer gloss — just honest, hands-on homesteading you can actually live.
Save the date
The First Annual Real Life Homesteaders Conference
- September 17–18, 2026
- Perrysville, Ohio
- Speakers, demos & a vendor marketplace
Our Story
A real farm. A real family. A real life on the land.
Real Life Homesteaders isn't a brand built in a studio. It's our home — dairy cattle, chickens, gardens, and the rhythm of the seasons in the heart of Ohio's Amish country. We started filming our days to show homesteading as it actually is: rewarding, demanding, and absolutely worth it.
Whether you're dreaming of your first raised bed or already milking your own cow, you belong here. We share what works, what doesn't, and the faith and family that keep us grounded through it all.
More about usWhat You'll Learn
Skills for every corner of the homestead
From the garden to the kitchen to the barn — practical, beginner-friendly know-how, taught by people who do it every day.
Gardening
Raised beds, seed starting, and a season-by-season Zone 6a calendar.
Food Preservation
Water-bath & pressure canning, fermenting, dehydrating, root cellaring.
From-Scratch Kitchen
Sourdough, dairy, butter, cheese, and real food made by hand.
Livestock & Poultry
Backyard chickens, dairy cattle, and raising animals well.
Off-Grid & Self-Sufficiency
Energy, water, and resilience — practical first steps on any budget.
Faith & Family
Raising kids on the land and the why behind the work.
Conference Speakers
Learn from trusted, real-life experts
Ruth Ann Zimmerman
Herbalist & Author
Herbal Medicine · From-Scratch Kitchen
Dr. Jocelin Whitaker, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Natural Health · Family Wellness
Joel Kurtz
Regenerative Farmer
Pasture & Grazing · Soil Health
James Mast
Dairy & Livestock
Home Dairy · Livestock
Monroe Stutzman
Produce Grower
Market Gardening · Vegetables
Aaron Hershberger
Homestead Builder
Off-Grid · Infrastructure
Nick Hoummard
Poultry & Eggs
Backyard Poultry · Incubation
Jeremy Clift
Beekeeper
Beekeeping · Honey
Latest From the Farm
Watch & read along with us
Where to Homestead in Ohio: Land, Cost & Community
Why Ohio is one of the most underrated places to start a homestead — and what to look for in a property.
Fall on the Homestead: Butchering, Preserving & Preparing for Winter
The busiest season of the year, and a checklist to get your homestead buttoned up before the snow flies.
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Come homestead with us this September.
September 17–18, 2026 · Perrysville, Ohio