Exciting news! The Homesteading: Backyard Basics Conference is back for 2026!

Discover the skills, confidence, and community you need to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle at the Homesteading: Backyard Basics 2026 Conference!
Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension, this full-day, hands-on event is designed for beginners, seasoned homesteaders, and anyone curious about living more sustainably.

Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas, NC for a day packed with practical workshops, expert-led sessions, and meaningful learning you can put into action right away. Your $40 registration includes a delicious lunch, plenty of take-home resources, and access to all sessions.

This year features an exciting mix of returning favorites—including Soap Making and Sourdough—along with a full lineup of new workshops like Advanced Vegetable Gardening, Beekeeping, Small Livestock Production, Slow Food in a Fast-Paced World, Medicinal Plants & Mushrooms, Cut Flower Production, and Managing the Homestead Flock (chickens, ducks, & turkeys).

Whether you're looking to grow your own food, care for backyard animals, preserve your harvest, or explore new homesteading skills, this event offers something for everyone. Come learn, connect, and get inspired to plant, grow, preserve, and eat—right in your own backyard.

Register HERE

Registration closes January 16th.
Secure your spot online and join us for a fun, informative, and empowering day of homesteading education!