Deborah will be appearing or speaking at the following events. She also teaches a variety of homesteading classes on her farm. Click here for a complete list of on-farm classes.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Livestock Conservancy Heritage Livestock Conference
When: October 25-26, 2019
Where: The Flamingo, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Mother Earth News Fair
When: October 19-20, 2019
Where: Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 13-15, 2019
Where: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622
Mother Earth News Fair
When: June 1-2, 2019
Where: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21705
Mother Earth News Fair
When: April 27-28, 2019
Where:Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Goat Education Day
When: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Where: Crees Brothers Farm, 24700 County Road 95, Davis, CA 95616
Mother Earth News Fair
When: October 13-14, 2018
Where: Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Dr., Topeka, Kansas 66612
NE Arkansas Homesteading Lecture Series
When: 1:00 – 8:00p.m. CDT, October 4, 2018
Where: Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304E, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455
EcoThrifty Living
When: 2:00 p.m., September 17, 2018
Where: Green Tree Public Library, 10 West Manilla Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 14-16, 2018
Where: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622
Gardening for Cowards
When: 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018
Where: South Irving Library, 601 S. Schulze Drive, Irving, TX
Mother Earth News Fair
When: February 17-18, 2018
Where: Bell County Expo Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513
EcoThrifty Living
When: 7:00 p.m., November 15, 2017
Where: Fountaindale Public Library, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2017 Heritage Livestock Conference
When: November 9-12, 2017
Where: Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Mother Earth News Fair
When: October 21-22, 2017
Where: Kansas Expocentre, One Expocentre Dr., Topeka, KS 66612
EcoThrifty Living
When: 7:00 p.m., September 25, 2017
Where: South Irving Library, 601 Schulze, Irving, TX
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 15-17, 2017
Where: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA, 15622
Mother Earth News Fair
When: August 5-6, 2017
Where: Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E, Albany, OR 97322
EcoThrifty Living
When: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Where: Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville, IL
Gardening for Cowards
When: 7:00 p.m., May 11, 2017
Where: Acorn Public Library District, 15624 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Getting Published
When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 4, 2017
Where: Heartland Community College in Normal, IL
EcoThrifty Living
When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 2, 2017
Where: Heartland Community College in Normal, IL
Basics of Cheesemaking
When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 29, 2017
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
Intro to Modern Homesteading
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., April 22, 2017
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm, Cornell, IL
Vegetable Gardening for Cowards
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017
Where: Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
EcoThrifty Living
When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017
Where: Illinois Valley Community College, Ogelsby, IL
Vegetable Gardening for Cowards
When: 7:00 p.m., February 2, 2017
Where: Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL
Ecothrifty Living
When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., January 26, 2017
Where: Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St, Southlake, TX
American Guinea Hogs
When: 10:45 a.m to 11:45 a.m, Saturday, November 5, 2016
Where: Livestock Conservancy conference, Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
What: Click Here for more details.
Creating and Marketing Value-Added Products with Rare Breeds
When: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, Friday, November 4, 2016
Where: Livestock Conservancy conference, Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
What: Click Here for more details.
Intro to Modern Homesteading
When: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., October 22, 2016
Where: Heartland Community College (location on Antiquity Oaks Farm)
What: Click Here for more details.
EcoThrifty Living
When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016
Where: Kennedale Public Library, 316 W. 3rd St., Kennedale, TX
What: Click Here for more details.
Why Homegrown and Handmade?
When: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Where: South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving, TX
Why Homegrown and Handmade?
When: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Where: White Oak Library District, Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Dr, Crest Hill, IL
What: Click Here for more details.
Mid-America Homesteading Conference
When: Saturday September 10, 2016 – Sunday, September 11, 2016
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm, Cornell, IL
What: Click here for more details.
Goats as the Centerpiece of a Diversified Homestead
When: Saturday July 1, 2016 at 5:00-6:00
Where: Stonehouse Farm Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary, Earlville, IL
What:Homegrown: A Bluegrass & Homestead Gathering
The Natural Home Dairy
When: Saturday July 1, 2016 at 1:00-2:00
Where: Stonehouse Farm Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary, Earlville, IL
What:Homegrown: A Bluegrass & Homestead Gathering
Why Homegrown & Handmade (featured opener)
When: Saturday July 1, 2016 at 9:00 – 10:00
Where: Stonehouse Farm Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary, Earlville, IL
What: Homegrown: A Bluegrass & Homestead Gathering
Intro to Homesteading
When: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm, Cornell, IL
What: Tour a modern homestead and even arrive an hour early to enjoy your picnic lunch by the pond! Click here for details and registration.
Composting
When: 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Where: Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Pl, Warrenville, IL 60555
Ecothrifty Living
When: 6-9 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2016
Where: Illinois Valley Community College
What: Learn how to make greener, healthier choices while saving money. Class includes learning how to make sugar scrub and laundry detergent, which you can take home to use! Click here for details and registration.
Incredible Edibles Festival
When: Saturday, July 11, 2015
Where: Campbellford, Ontario
What: talk and book signing
The Joys and Challenges of Eating Locally
When: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015
Where: Helen Matthes Library, 100 E. Market, Effingham, IL
What: talk and book signing
Modern Homesteading 101
When: 7:00 pm. Thursday, March 26, 2015
Where: Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville, IL
Ecothrifty Living
When: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Where: Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington, IL
Cheesemaking Class
When: March 21
Where: Cacao Sweets and Treats, Grayslake, IL
What: Learn about differences between cow, goat, and sheep’s milk, as well as the history of local dairy. A demonstration in making mozzarella, queso blanco, and ricotta follows, as well as information about making yogurt, buttermilk, chevre, and hard cheeses.
Urban Goatkeeping
When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015
Where: Urban Agriculture Expo, Chicago
What: lecture
Introduction to Modern Homesteading
When: 6:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: class
Homesteading 101
When: 8 p.m. central time, Monday February 2, 2015
Where: online webinar!
What: Participate from the comfort of your own home or office. Click here for details and registration link.
Sheep and Goat Workshop
When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
Where: Extension Office, Kankakee, IL
What: Value-Added Products From Sheep and Goats
Introduction to Cheesemaking
When: 6:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
Cheese and Soap Making classes
When: Saturday, January 24, 2015 (Cheese, 9:30 to noon; soap, 1 to 3 p.m.)
Where: Chicago
What: Click here for DIY Cheesemaking Basics and Click here for DIY Soap Making 101
Making Mozzarella
When: Saturday, November 22, 2014
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: hands-on class on making mozzarella
National Conference of the Livestock Conservancy
When: Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2014
Where: Austin, TX
What: Half-day workshop Friday on Value-Added Products With Heritage Livestock
Cheese 201
When: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: demo class on making cheddar and Camembert cheese
Cheese 201
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Where: Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
What: demo class on making cheddar and camembert cheese
Basics of Cheesemaking
When: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: demo class on making queso blanco, ricotta, and mozzarella
National Goat Expo
When: Friday, September 26, 2014
Where: McLean County Fairground, Bloomington, IL
What:talks on Goats as the Centerpiece of a Diversified Homestead,
Value-Added Products With Dairy Goats, Raising Goats Naturally
Cheesemaking 101
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2014
Where: Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
What: demo class on making queso blanco, ricotta, and mozzarella
The National Heirloom Exposition
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 9, 10, & 11, 2014
Where: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
What:talks on Goats as the Centerpiece of a Diversified Homestead,
Value-Added Products With Dairy Goats, Raising Goats Naturally
Third Annual Mid-America Homesteading Conference
When: Saturday, August 30, 2014
Where: Joliet Junior College, IL
What: talks on Raising Goats Naturally; Livestock Guardians
Third Annual Livingston County Farm Crawl
When: August 23 – 24, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks and other farms and homesteads
What: an opportunity to visit with Deborah and her husband on their farm
Goat Breeding and Birthing
When: 9:30a.m. to 12p.m., June 21, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Goats 101
When: 9:30a.m. to 12p.m., June 21, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Cheesemaking 201: Aged Cheese
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Mother Earth News Fair
When: May 31 – June 1, 2014
Where: Puyallup, WA
What: Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead, Raising Goats Naturally, Ecothrifty Living
Goat Breeding and Birthing
When: 9:30a.m. to 12p.m., May 24, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Goats 101
When: 9:30a.m. to 12p.m., May 24, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Cheesemaking Basics
When: 9:30a.m. to 12p.m., April 26, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Soapmaking 101
When: 1p.m. to 3p.m., April 26, 2014
Where: Antiquity Oaks, near Cornell, IL
What: class
Illinois Valley Herb Guild
When: 7 p.m April 15, 2014
Where:
What: Ecothrifty Living
Mother Earth News Fair
When: April 12-13
Where: Ashville, NC
What: Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead, Raising Goats Naturally, Ecothrifty Living
Illinois Valley Community College Homesteading Conference
When: 8a.m. to 5p.m., April 6, 2014
Where: Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
What: Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead, Raising Goats Naturally, Marketing Your Farmstead Business, and Making Mozzarella
Cheesemaking
When: 9a.m. to 12p.m., March 8, 2014
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: class
Chicago Urban Livestock Expo
When: 10a.m. to 1p.m., Feb. 22, 2014
Where: Chicago High School for Agricultural Science, Chicago, IL
What:
Eureka College
When: 2:00 p.m., November 2, 2013
Where: Gammon Room, Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois
What: Ecothrifty Living talk and book signing
Farm Bureau
When: 10:00 a.m., November 2, 2013
Where: Farm Bureau Auditorium, Eureka, Illinois
What: Raising Goats Naturally talk and book signing
Cheesemaking
When: 9:00 a.m., October 26, 2013
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: class
Mother Earth News Fair
When: October 12-13, 2013
Where: Watson Park, Lawrence, KS
What: Raising Goats Naturally, Ecothrifty Bread, Ecothrifty Living
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 20-22, 2013
Where: Seven Spring Resort, Seven Springs, PA
What: Raising Goats Naturally, Ecothrifty Bread, Ecothrifty Living
National Goat Expo
When: September 19, 2013
Where: McLean County Fairground, Bloomington, IL
What: Goats as the Centerpiece of a Diversified Homestead, Value-Added Products With Dairy Goats, Raising Goats Naturally
Mid-America Homesteading Conference
When: August 31, 2013
Where: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
What: topics to be determined
Kirkland Public Library
When: 2:00, Sunday, June 2, 2013
Where: 308 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
What: Ecothrifty Living lecture and book signing
Mother Earth News Fair
When: June 1, 2013
Where: Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
What: Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead, Ecothrifty Bread, Ecothrifty Living
First Unitarian Church
When: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. speaker, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Where: First Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall, 3205 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH
What: EcoThrifty Living
Left Bank Books
When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Where: 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
What: Book signing with talk
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012
Where: 820 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL
What: Book signing with talk
Women and Children First
When: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Where: 5233 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640
What: Book signing with talk
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012
Where: 401 E. Main Street, Watertown, WI
What: Book signing with talk
Citizens Against Ruining the Environment (CARE)
When: October 14, 2012
Where: Lockport, IL
What: Why Homegrown and Handmade
Cheesemaking
When: October 6, 2012
Where: Heartland Community College
What: class — sorry, class is sold out!
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 21-22, 2012
Where: Seven Springs, PA
What: The Natural Home Dairy, Why Homegrown and Handmade, EcoThrifty Bread
Heritage Harvest Festival
When: September 14-15, 2012
Where: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia
What: talk and demonstration on baking bread
Producing Your Own Natural Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Products
When: September 10, 2012
Where: Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
What: class (click on above link to register)
North Scott Farm Crawl
When: September 9, 2012
Where: Miss Effie’s Country Flowers, Donahue, IA
What: Book signing and chatting
Growing Power Conference
When: September 7, 2012
Where: Milwaukee, WI
What: Urban Goats
Goat Workshop
When: September 2, 2012
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm
What: full-day of classes — sold out
Mid-America Homesteading Conference
When: September 1, 2012
Where: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
What: The Natural Home Dairy, Backyard Poultry, and Composting
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Where: Streator Public Library, Streator, IL
What: The Joys and Challenges of Eating Seasonally
When: June 15 to 17, 2012
Where: Custer, WI
What: Why Homegrown & Handmade (Friday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at noon)
When: June 9, 2012
Where: Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 West Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL
What: Herbs on the Farm
Mother Earth News Fair
When: June 2-3, 2012
Where: Puyallup, WA
What: “The Natural Home Dairy” and “Why Homegrown and Handmade” and “Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead”
GR 2012 Festival
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Where: Joliet Junior College, Illinois
What: Why Homegrown & Handmade
University of Wisconsin
When: May 15, 2012, 11 a.m.
Where: Kenosha, WI
What: Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead
Green Festival
When: 5:00, May 6, 2012
Where: Chicago, IL
What: You CAN Bake Bread (demonstration and talk)
Green Eyed Lady
When: 1:00, May 5, 2012
Where: Williams Bay, WI
What: Book signing
Breadbaking
When: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where: Illinois Valley Community College
What: Class (click on above link and page down to bottom for details)
Cheesemaking
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where: Illinois Valley Community College
What: Class (click on above link and page down to bottom for details)
City Provisions
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012, Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: 1818 West Wilson, Chicago, IL
What: Book signing (meet-n-greet)
Antiquity Oaks Classes
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm
What: 10 a.m. Goats 101; 1 p.m. Breeding and Birthing
Homesteading Conference
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 17, 2012
Where: Illinois Valley Community College
What: Deborah will present “Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead,” “Gardening For Cowards,” “Marketing Your Homestead Business,” and “The Natural Home Dairy.”
Class and Book Signing
When: March 10, 2012
Where: Iowa
Green Village Lecture Series
When: Monday, March 12, 2012, 7 p.m.
Where: Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL
What: Why Homegrown and Handmade presentation
Antiquity Oaks Classes
When: March 3, 2012
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm
What: 10 a.m. Home Dairy; 1 p.m. Soapmaking; 5 p.m. Homesteading 101
Antiquity Oaks Classes
When: February 18, 2012
Where: Antiquity Oaks Farm
What: 10 a.m. Goats 101; 1 p.m. Breeding and Birthing
Left Bank Books & Local Harvest Grocery
When: 5 to 7 p.m., November 14, 2011
Where: Local Harvest Grocery, 3108 Morgan Ford, St. Louis
What: Book signing
American Livestock Breed Conservancy Conference
When: November 12, 2011
Where: Wichita, KS
What: “The Natural Home Dairy”
Green Acres Market
When: 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2011
Where: 8141 E. 21st, Wichita, KS
What: Dinner, talk, and book signing
Watermark Books and Cafe
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011
Where: 4701 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
What: Book signing
Tribeca Gallery Cafe
When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Where: 401 E. Main Street, Watertown, WI
What: Book signing
Boswell Book Company
When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Where: 2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI
What: Book signing
Book Mouse
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011
Where: 820 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL
What: Book signing
Schuler Books and Music
When: 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011
Where: 1982 Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI
What: Book signing
Literary Life Bookstore
When: 5 to 7 p.m., Friday October 21, 2011
Where: 758 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
What: Book signing
American Dairy Goat Association Convention
When: 8 to 10 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2011 (conference is October 15-22)
Where: Grand Rapids, MI
What: “Goats as the Centerpiece of a Diversified Homestead”
Jane Addams Book Shop
When: 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where: 208 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL
What: Book signing
Mother Earth News Fair
When: September 24-25, 2011
Where: Seven Springs, PA
What: “The Natural Home Dairy” and “Why Homegrown and Handmade”
Illinois Stewardship Alliance Annual Harvest Dinner
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2011
Where: Springfield, IL
What: “Eating Locall
