Vendors
At the Central Arkansas Homestead Conference, vendors will be offering a wide variety of goods to explore and enjoy. From homemade jellies, breads, and candies to dried foods and locally harvested honey, there will be plenty of delicious treats to take home. Attendees can browse booths filled with handcrafted candles, essential canning and gardening supplies, and unique homestead essentials to support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Food trucks will be on-site serving hearty meals, while favorites like kettle corn and pork rinds provide the perfect crunchy snack to enjoy while walking through the marketplace. With such a diverse range of vendors, there’s truly something for everyone to discover.
Food Trucks
Lee's Concessions
Kim's Fair Food
Vendor Spotlight
We’re thrilled to welcome a diverse lineup of vendors to this year’s Central Arkansas Homestead Conference, each bringing valuable tools, resources, and expertise for the modern homesteader.
FEMA Tools
FEMA Hand Tools is a family owned and operated business located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We began carrying SHW’s garden tools at the beginning of 2023, but have been a proud partner of SHW since 2003. Carrying a wide range of tools including scythes, broadforks, axes, and hoes, we strive to provide both the beginner and long-time gardner with high quality, ergonomic tools to make time in the garden easier and more enjoyable. Additionally, with SHW’s centuries-old tradition of ironworking and tool production, these heirloom tools are guaranteed to be passed down from generation to generation.
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Warriors Provision
Support My Journey Through Freeze-Dried Candy and Foods! I am raising money for my upcoming trips to Kenya, Africa, Israel, and many other amazing places. To help fund these trips, I am selling freeze-dried candy and foods! If you're interested in seeing what I have available, feel free to check out my website or reach out to me directly. Your support means the world to me! Visit my website: www.thewarriorsprovision.com Message me directly: 405-468-6273 Thank you for your support as I embark on these incredible journeys!
The Homestead Kids Books
The Homestead Kids follows three sisters as they explore and enjoy their East Texas family farm. Finding mystery and adventure, the three sisters discover many new things about their family’s farm and how God works in their lives. Contact us at 254-449-4483 if you have any questions
Livin the Land
We have everything from local home grown jellies and jams… think honeysuckles, rose petal, dandelion, redbud… the unique stuff. sewn items like bowl cozy’s, popcorn bags, bowl covers, popsicles holders, and card holders. We also have goats milk soap, bee wax products. And now offer dye free freeze dried candy, and 3D prints for the kiddos
The Reluctant Beekeeper
We specialize in handmade, natural skincare products featuring The Reluctant Beekeeper Beeswax Solid Lotions and Beeswax Sugar Scrubs as well as Hidden Cypress 100% Grass Fed Tallow skin and hair products. Local Honey, Premium handmade beeswax sugar scrubs and solid lotions, lip & beard balms all made with beeswax from my own hives.
Almosta Ranch Apiary LLC
Raw, unprocessed, local Honey, Whipped Honey, Hand Lotions, related bee hive based products, Windchimes
Simply Sid
Hi friends! My name is Sidney, and I’m the owner of Simply Sid. I run the shop with the help of my husband, and we offer a variety of products, including graphic tees, sweatshirts, hats, and other boutique items. We’re so excited to be a vendor at the Central Arkansas Homestead Conference this year! We’ll have lots of cute stuff for y’all to shop, and we can’t wait to meet everyone!
Lone Rooster Ranch
We are a small farm outside of Clinton, Arkansas. We are dedicated to raising happy chickens, growing fresh produce, and creating homemade goods you can feel proud to bring into your home. We are looking forward to providing vegetable and herb plants for your gardens. We will also have several sourdough products, including breads. You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1D51ds7Tff/
Paperpie Learning
Children's books
Tonia Shue's mission is to change children's lives one book at a time. She lives that mission from being a vendor at festivals to supporting public schools with book fairs.
Not Too Shabby
Farm themed laser engraved and sandblasted products (cutting boards, tumblers, glassware, leather, etc) Custom laser engraving and sandblast etching. Specializing in acrylic, wood, leather, custom tumblers
C Squared Farms
Herbs, Monarch Waystation information, Freeze Dried Goodies, Herbal products, Hatching eggs, handcrafted items.
Sassy Body Soap Company
At Sassy Body Soap Co., we believe in the power of nature to nourish and rejuvenate your skin. Our handcrafted products are made with love and care, using only the finest natural ingredients. We are dedicated to providing you with high-quality skincare solutions that not only feel good but also smell amazing. Each product is thoughtfully created to enhance your daily routine and bring a touch of luxury to your self-care rituals. Our mission is to inspire confidence and self-love through our products. We understand that skincare is not just about looking good; it's about feeling good in your own skin. Join us on this journey to discover the beauty of natural skincare and indulge in the delightful scents and textures that our products offer. We are here to support you in your quest for healthy, radiant skin.
Pink Penelope: Plant Oasis 🌿
Pink Penelope: Plant Oasis 🌿 A pop-up plant shop in a vintage camper named Penelope. Come for the plants, leave with an experience ✨ Uniquely curated and potted houseplants and houseplant care items
Native Sun Nursery
Native plants, including but not limited to: Pawpaw, Hazelnut, Witchhazel, Elderberry and Beautyberry
Black Cat Botanics
Black Cat Botanics is a small-batch herbal wellness company rooted deep in the Ozarks. Founder and formulator Lyza Hayn draws on both science and tradition to create remedial extracts, botanical body care, and functional perfumes using thoughtfully sourced and wild-harvested ingredients. She advocates for accessibility and approachability in herbalism, offering practical plant-based products meant for everyday people living life on the natural side.
Willcutt's Honey & Bees
Local apiary on Crow Mountain just outside of Atkins, AR selling local honey and Honey bee related Products. Est. 2015.
Prairie Roots Wellness
Pure, homegrown, wild craft creations for natural healing. Wellness and wild crafted items We are also a dealer for Frag out Flavor seasonings.
Coop'd Up
At Coop’d Up, we’ve spent the last 10 years designing and building chicken coops that work for real families and real farms. We specialize in durable, practical coops made for all sizes of flocks and all budget levels. From backyard beginners to experienced homesteaders, we’ve helped customers all over the United States get set up with safe, functional housing for their birds. With nationwide delivery and a passion for helping people succeed in raising their own food, Coop’d Up is proud to be part of the growing homestead community.
Cornerstone Hills Farm
All Natural Goats Milk Soaps and Shampoos
Peterson Organic Feed
Organic begins with the grower. Our certified organic ingredients have never been directly or indirectly exposed to artificial pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones, synthetic fertilizers, GMO’s, or animal by-products. Using certified organic livestock feed is better for the health of the animal, your health, and the environment. Grownin America and Certified Organic www.petersonorganicfeeds.com ORGANIC FEEDS PETERSON MTN. GROVE,MO EST. 2016 All Peterson Organic Feeds are manufactured at our mill in Mountain Grove, Missouri. We offer organic mixed rations for all your livestock needs. We stock a full line of poultry and livestock feeds, as well as some NO SOY options. We even carry a line of NO SOY & NO CORN poultry feeds. If one of our mixes that we keep stocked doesn’t fit your farms needs exactly, we would love to work with you to build a custom ration using our premium ingredients. Because what you feed matters. petersonorganicfeeds@gmail.com 314 E. 1st Street, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 | (512) 525-7546
Flying M Ranch
Egg Cart'n backyard Chicken Tractors
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FLYING M RANCH Heber Springs, Arkansas ROOTED IN FAITH! GROWING WITH PURPOSE! For the past seven years, Flying M Ranch has been 100% dedicated to Regenerative Farming. It has put the “Fun” back in farming for my boys and I. First, we let our pastures rest for three years after to many years of over grazing and baling hay. Summer and Winter cover crops were planted to increase soil health. For weed control, we applied Katahdin Hair Sheep. Weeds are not a problem on our farm. We considering them food. South polls steers were added next, for finishing beef and pasture management. Rotational grazing is an amazing tool. We mineralize some pastures that still need a little bit of a push. Redmond Clay and Salt have been great for increasing soil health on the poor areas. Our animals get these products free choice everyday. Our family uses it daily, also. Our best seller is our 90 day Organic Grain fed South Poll Steers. They are grass fed till slaughter at 29 months old. We sell Redmond Agriculture and Life Products. Mined in Redmond, Utah. Rocking TLC Farms uses our beef fat to make their soap. Ask us about an amazing soap that is made with sheep milk. We source lamb meat from Hidden Farm. We provide Regenerative Farming Consulting to help and farmers/ homesteaders raise animals and plants to be more nutrient dense. We can also source any products needed for Regenerative Farming. Timeless Fence, Cover Crop Seed from Southern Soil Solutions, Circle M Custom Panels and Gates, and anything else you need, we have a network to find it. Thanks from Flying M, Justin McCuiston Ryley McCuiston Colin McCuiston
Egg Cart'n Bio: Egg Cart'n chicken tractors are a high quality housing solution for backyard chickens. Our chicken tractors are built in central Kansas and shipped all over the country. We're a small family business working to promote healthy people, land and local economies. Come see how easy raising eggs in your backyard can really be!
Fur Traders Of Arkansas
We are an organization representing trappers across Arkansas. We promote: Advocacy Conservation Education
Darrell and Annie Maddox
We make kitchen products from wood, pens and cell phone speaker. We hand make all of our stuff.
Food Forest Nursery
Food Forest Nursery is a family owned nursery specializing in fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, fruiting vines, nitrogen fixers, and other perennial permaculture plants. We select the varieties we grow for disease resistance (in our humid climate in the Arkansas Ozarks), flavor, overall variety in our diet, and hardiness to zone 7 or colder. https://www.foodforestnursery.com/
4B Fencing-Farris Burroughs
We use Rigid PVC that is also used in vinyl window frames to make the Timeless Fence System. This material is ground and extruded into our posts. It is weatherable and UV protected. The life expectancy is 40+ years. Timeless Fence Posts are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional steel t-posts and wood posts widely used in construction, farming, landscaping, and erosion control. Farmers and ranchers across the U.S.A. and around the world are finding that Timeless Fencing is easy to install. Posts are pre-drilled every three inches to greatly reduce cost and installation time.
The Riley Homestead
A family run homestead providing pasture poultry out of Conway, AR. We sell Non-gmo fed, hand processed under exemption, pasture raised chicken, turkey, and duck. https://www.facebook.com/Therileyhomestead/
The Arkansas Grazing Lands Coalition
Southern Cultured Orchards & Nursery
The Arkansas Grazing Lands Coalition (AGLC) is a non-profit organization working to further the goals of the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), a nationwide collaborative process of individuals, organizations, and agencies working together to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of the Nation’s privately-owned grazing land. Through GLCI, cooperating organizations identify priority issues, find solutions, and create change on private grazing land. It provides a basis for coordination between units of government, institutions of higher education, producer organizations, and individuals. The initiative was designed to complement and enhance existing conservation programs providing technical assistance, education, and research. The GLCI is a producer-initiated and producer-led effort, implemented through local coalitions supported by livestock producer organizations, scientific and professional grazing resource organizations, conservation and environmental groups, state and federal agencies, and other interested groups. AGLC is pleased to be involved in implementing the Gazing Lands Conservation Initiative in Arkansas.
Yesterday's fruits grown today for tomorrow's generations. Cultivating heirloom southern apple trees, as well as other exotic and standard fruit trees. https://www.facebook.com/southernculturedorchardsandnursery/
Chick Chick Coop
We believe every coop should be as unique as your farm. our chickens deserve the very best—and so do you. Each coop is meticulously built using premium materials designed to last through every season. Your vision, your coop. We create exceptional designs to match your specific aesthetic and farmhouse needs. Enhance your property with unique homes for your family of chickens that look as good as they perform. https://www.chickchickcoop.com/
Gray Acres
We raise katahdin sheep, duroc pigs, pasture raised chicken and turkey, and our kitchen is busy! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087419525502
Farm Craft Manufacturing
Pastured Poultry Solutions. Providing simple, effective, and innovative poultry products to make your life easier while keeping your animals happy, healthy, and safe from predators! To find an Alumi-Coop authorized dealer near you or to see if your area is eligible for a dealership, click here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1myv72SvTQ47A-qwtPms9lXwUvMVGvjc&usp=sharing
Faulkner County Conservation District
It is the mission of the Faulkner County Conservation District to protect, maintain, and enhance our natural resources for now and future generations. We will strive to position ourselves to provide technical assistance and guidance to all customers in the District on the wise and efficient use and conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. It is our goal to provide an avenue through which all who are interested may come to identify and solve problems relating to natural resource issues. We pledge to be an influential presence promoting best use and conservation of the natural resources in our county. http://www.faulknercocd.com/
Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund (AREF)
The Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund (AREF) emerged from its parent organization, the Arkansas Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ARRC). In 1933, the ARRC was created by the United States Congress as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” efforts to lift the country out of the depression by making agricultural loans to farmers. By 1950, most agricultural loans were distributed and administered through the US Department of Agriculture. Congress then entered into a trust agreement to return the assets and administration of ARRC back to the State of Arkansas. With the passage of Act 27 in 1959, the Arkansas General Assembly created AREF as a private, nonprofit entity with the sole purpose of making affordable loans to rural Arkansans. Since that time, AREF has helped thousands of Arkansans attain higher education to pursue their dreams, and many of our borrowers have gone on to achieve greatness, even including an Arkansas governor. https://aref.org/
Natural Hope Herbals
Ozark FarmHouse & DAB LAB
Farm To Bottle Organic Herbal Supplements Natural Hope Herbals is a place where rich herbal traditions of the past are coupled with current scientific knowledge to create quality herbal teas, tinctures and salves for sale. We use regenerative farming methods to ensure a sustainable relationship with our ecosystem. We grow, prepare, and extract many of our products on location at our farm in Central Pennsylvania. All of our products come from organic soil or wildcrafted from uncultivated land, free of pesticides. https://naturalhopeherbals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/naturalhopeherbals, https://www.facebook.com/naturalhopeherbals2010
Slick Rock LLC Doing Business As: The Ozark Farmhouse & DAB LAB Slick Rock LLC operates two distinct brands dedicated to excellence in local agriculture, culinary innovation, and community connection. The Ozark Farmhouse is a farm-to-table food truck kitchen celebrated for its locally sourced ingredients and signature beef burgers. The beef is raised in Alread, Arkansas, by Southern Style Farms, while pork and chicken are sourced directly from The Ozark Farmhouse’s own farm. All meats are processed in a USDA-certified facility, ensuring premium quality and safety. With a menu inspired by global flavors, The Ozark Farmhouse delivers fresh, sustainable meals that celebrate the authenticity of Arkansas farming. DAB LAB, which stands for Dry Aged Beef Local Arkansas Beef, is a leader in crafting the finest dry-aged meats using advanced German-engineered technology. The facility employs a premium Himalayan salt dry-aging process within a state-of-the-art aging chamber, ensuring precise control over temperature and humidity. This meticulous 28-day process creates optimal conditions for aging, resulting in beef with unparalleled flavor, tenderness, and quality. DAB LAB proudly serves consumers, restaurants, private chefs, and meat connoisseurs, elevating Arkansas beef to a global standard of excellence. Together, The Ozark Farmhouse and DAB LAB exemplify Slick Rock LLC’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the celebration of local agriculture. Through these brands, Slick Rock LLC delivers exceptional products and unforgettable culinary experiences that inspire trust and satisfaction in every bite.
Tallow Created by Courtney
✨Hi, friends! My name is Courtney. I’m a Christian, mom, fire wife and registered nurse! After having and later weaning my last baby, my skin was STRUGGLING and the baby was dealing with eczema. While on a mission to clean up our household products, I discovered tallow. Tallow not only helped my skin SO much, it got rid of her eczema and has healed so many of my friends/family’s skin issues, too! Making tallow creams for us, my friends and family quickly grew into this thriving little business! People are trying and loving tallow! This led to me trying my hand at tallow makeup and now all kinds of non toxic cosmetics! ALL of my products are handmade by me to ensure clean, quality products. My products that are tallow based are made with 100% grass fed/finished beef suet. Tallow is not only, truly, God and nature’s skincare, but it’s SO good for your skin! Here’s to nourishing our skin and saying BYEEE to toxic products (but still keeping it cute and fun)! 🥂
Conway Locally Grown
Conway Locally Grown is an year-round online farmers market. Order weekly as much or as little as you want, as frequently as you need, from the comfort of your phone. Support dozens of small local farmers and pick up your produce, eggs, bread, meat and more from St. Peter's Episcopal Church every Friday 3-6pm (925 Mitchell St.) Try it out today - it's free to join, and only a $25 annual fee after your first two orders.
Nectar Honey & Herb,
Behind the Hive Welcome to Nectar Honey & Herb, where nature meets wellness! We’re a small, family-owned apiary and apothecary passionate about the healing power of honey and herbs. Our journey began with a simple belief: nature provides everything we need to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits. At Nectar, we specialize in creating raw, natural products that honor traditional practices while embracing sustainable, earth-friendly values. From infused honeys to herbal teas, oxymels to tinctures, everything we craft is designed to support your health and well-being—naturally and organically. Through workshops, classes, and educational resources, we also share our knowledge to help others discover the healing properties of honey and herbs. Whether you’re joining us online or in person, we’re here to inspire your journey toward natural wellness. NUTRITIONAL Honey is a natural sweetener packed with antioxidants, which help combat free radicals and support overall health. It also contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, contributing to electrolyte balance and bone health. ALLERGIES Local honey may help with seasonal allergies by exposing your body to trace amounts of the same pollen that triggers allergic reactions, potentially building tolerance over time. This natural exposure acts similarly to allergen immunotherapy, though on a much smaller scale. IMMUNNITY Honey supports immunity with its natural antibacterial and antiviral properties, helping the body fight off infections. Rich in antioxidants, it combats oxidative stress and promotes cellular health. Its soothing effects also aid in calming inflammation. HEALING Honey is a natural healer with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can help clean and protect wounds, promoting faster recovery. Its soothing qualities calm inflammation and irritation, making it effective for relieving sore throats and minor burns. Packed with antioxidants, honey also supports cellular repair and overall wellness. ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIFUNGAL Honey's natural antibacterial properties stem from its low moisture content and production of hydrogen peroxide, creating an environment that inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Its antifungal properties make it effective against certain yeast and fungi, supporting skin health and wound care. COGNITIVE BENEFITS Honey supports cognitive health by providing a natural source of glucose, which fuels brain function and enhances mental clarity. Its rich antioxidant content protects brain cells from oxidative stress, promoting long-term neural health. Additionally, honey's anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce inflammation in the brain, supporting memory and focus.
Goodnight Crowns
Jill Ragan
Rusted Rabbit LLC
Welcome to Goodnight’s Crowns! For the ones who wear the day well. We’re proud to introduce our family-owned hat company. Thanks for being part of our story. Here's to wearing the day well—together. — The Goodnight Family
Jill Ragan is the owner of Whispering Willow Farm, a farmer, author, and educator passionate about connecting families and communities to fresh, locally grown food. Based in Central Arkansas, she teaches practical skills that support sustainable, from-scratch living through gardening, sourdough baking, and seasonal food preparation. As the author of The Tiny But Mighty Farm and founder of the Sourdough Table at Whispering Willow Farm, Jill shares hands-on knowledge through workshops, farm experiences, and her YouTube channel, helping families gain confidence in growing, baking, and cooking with real food.
A furniture and home decor in Claremore, OK. To diversify our market target; we have now established this business by traveling around the country.
Brandi Gee
Lewis Shavings
Selling cookies and cakes is all about creating small moments of joy that people can take home with them. From soft, freshly baked cookies to beautifully decorated cakes, each item is made to delight both the eyes and the taste buds. A welcoming display, friendly service, and the comforting smell of baked goods help turn simple treats into special experiences, making customers eager to return for another sweet bite.
We carefully bag and sell premium pine shavings, providing a clean, comfortable, and reliable option for animal bedding, along with a range of other practical everyday uses.
Arkansas Shepherds Association
We want to welcome the Arkansas Shepherds Association (ASA) to the Central Arkansas Homestead Conference! You will be able to visit with them and other associations, April 17 & 18 at the Conway Expo Center! We are excited to formally announce the formation of the Arkansas Shepherds Association (ASA). Our association is open to all shepherds, regardless of the breed of sheep you raise. Whether you live in Arkansas or beyond, you are welcome in this growing community of producers committed to education, connection, and healthier flocks. ASA will host an annual educational workshop each year. Some of the topics covered each year will be husbandry, parasite management, nutrition, lambing, hoof trimming, etc. Members will also receive quarterly e-newsletters filled with practical information and resources to support their operations. And have access to our online classifieds. Those that own sheep can become a regular Voting Member or Charter Member. If you are a business or individual who believe in our mission and want to support the advancement of the shepherds across the state and beyond we welcome you to be a Patron Member. You can visit our website to learn more about ASA and to purchase your membership. https://www.arshepherds.com/ We appreciate our members and are thankful for those who believe in our mission and choose to take this journey with us. Tanya Feagin President of ASA
Indigo Agri Connections
Indigo Agri Connections, LLC is a grassroots digital farmers market platform focused on connecting consumers with local producers while providing education about agriculture, food systems, and food safety. I also produce educational content through my “Clearing the Fog” series, which breaks down agricultural practices, labeling, and food regulations in plain language for consumers and homesteaders.
Pickin' Flower Farm
Pickin' Flowers Farm, LLC This family-owned farm in Sheridan, AR, is dedicated to sharing seasonal beauty straight from their fields with their community. They offer fresh-cut flowers and stem bars, perfect for various events and markets. The farm's journey began with a unit study on agriculture, which sparked a lasting interest in flower farming. Today, Pickin' Flowers Farm is a thriving business, with a blog that provides practical advice on gardening and flower care. Some of their upcoming projects include offering you-pick flowers and farm tours, as well as collaborating with local photographers for photoshoots. With their commitment to quality and community involvement, Pickin' Flowers Farm, LLC is a notable presence in the local agricultural scene.
Port-A-Hut Farm Shelters
Looking for a simple, durable shelter solution for your homestead, livestock, or outdoor adventures? Be sure to check out PortaHut at the Central Arkansas Homestead Conference! PortaHut offers versatile, portable structures perfect for: 🐐 Livestock shelters 🚜 Equipment storage 🌾 Homestead projects 🏕️ Camping & off-grid living Built for strength, convenience, and flexibility—these shelters are a great solution whether you're just starting out or expanding your setup. Stop by their booth to see how PortaHut can work for your homestead needs!
Southland Hay
Small square hay and straw bales offer key benefits in ease of handling, transport, and storage compared to large bales, making them ideal for small-scale livestock owners and gardeners. They provide precise feeding portions, reduce waste, and are easy to move manually. Straw is preferred for bedding and mulch, while hay serves as nutritious feed.
AR Beef Council
The Arkansas Beef Council (ABC) is an agency established by the enabling legislation to oversee and administer the beef checkoff program in Arkansas. The mission of the Arkansas Beef Council is to coordinate and implement a program of promotion, research and market development to enhance the image of beef and improve the potential of Arkansas's cattle industry. Arkansas’s beef‑producing families work every day to bring high‑quality, wholesome beef to your table. With more than 1.5 million cattle in Arkansas, farmers and ranchers play a vital role in caring for both their herds and the land.
These bags are widely used for food packaging because of their ability to maintain freshness and extend the shelf life of foods. They are commonly used for packaging seafood, meats, cheeses, and other products that must withstand the outside environment.
Heat Shrink Bags
Fire Fast
At Fire-Fast, our aim is to provide a superior fire starting tool that can be used by just about anyone. Its true that other fire starters can light fires, but most require very strong pressure to create enough sparks to ignite a fire. The Fire-Fast Trekker will generate a large shower of sparks with minimal effort. This means that almost anyone you entrust to light a fire will be able to do so. 🔥 About Fire-Fast: Handmade Waterproof Fire Starters by an American Family At Fire-Fast, we're a husband-and-wife team (Peter and Vera) crafting reliable survival gear right here in sunny Florida. What started as our own frustration with finicky fire starters on camping trips evolved into a passion: Building tools that make fire-starting dead simple, even in the worst conditions. Every piece—like our Trekker Waterproof Fire Starter—is hand-inspected and made with premium Austrian ferrocerium (a 120-year-old formula that's weather-proof and throws 5,500°F sparks). No cheap imports, no hype—just gear we bet our own adventures on. Our breakthrough? Partnering with *Naked and Afraid* after 13 years and 200+ episodes of survivalists struggling with subpar rods. Sunny took the Trekker to Colombia in Season 17, impressing Executive Producer David Story: "Over 13 years and 200 episodes... The Trekker gives survivalists a fighting chance—every time." We started supplying them via Amazon last year, and eight months ago, signed on as their official fire starter. Why choose Fire-Fast? - **USA-Made Quality**: Lifetime replacement for defects—we personally make and test each one. - **Real-World Tested**: From monsoons to blizzards, it works when soaked (we submerge-test every rod for 4 days!). - **Beginner-Friendly**: Huge sparks with normal pressure—no "ninja techniques" needed. (Pro tip: Pair with our $0.99 Pencil Sharpener for instant dry tinder.) "In real-life survival, seconds count. You need gear you trust—Fire-Fast delivers." —Dan Lisk, Canadian Forces Veteran & Great Ape Empire Owner Fire starting used to be a tough skill to learn. We've made it easy. Ready to ignite your next adventure? [Shop the Trekker Now](https://fire-fast.com/products/trekker-fire-starter) #MadeInUSA #WaterproofFireStarter #NakedAndAfraid #SurvivalGear
Totally Nuts
Roasting cinnamon/sugar glazed nuts on site at fairs, festivals, etc. Veteran owned.
Peace in the valley farms
Australian Whites, we are bringing a new breed of sheep from Australia, that will benefit Homestead tremendously in the Sheep industry. From quality milk supply, high omega meat source, to running less head on less acreage they will benefit homesteaders in every aspect.
Presentor/Vendor Spotlight
Rocking TLC Body Works LLC
🌿 Tanya Feagin: Founder of Rocking TLC Body Works LLC Tanya Feagin is the heart and hands behind Rocking TLC Body Works LLC, a skin care brand born from grit, love, and a deep connection to nature. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an Enrolled Agent license, Tanya brings precision and professionalism to everything she touches—but her true passion lies far beyond spreadsheets and financial statements. A lifelong lover of animals and the outdoors, Tanya loves to spend her days riding horses, hanging out with her pups, and caring for the land alongside her husband. Together, they raise registered Katahdin sheep and a few cherished dairy ewes, whose milk plays a starring role in her handcrafted soaps. These animals aren’t just livestock—they’re part of the family, and their wellbeing is woven into the ethos of her business. Rocking TLC Body Works was born from Tanya’s personal need for skin care that could stand up to the elements. Constantly exposed to sun, wind, and dust, she searched for products that nourished without chemicals, dyes, or artificial additives. When she couldn’t find what she needed, she created it herself—pure, gentle soap made with sheep milk, free from dyes and colorants, and rich in natural nourishment. Her brand reflects everything she values: authenticity, sustainability, and love for the land. Every bar of soap tells a story of resilience, care, and the joy of building something meaningful from the ground up. Tanya didn’t just want a business—she wanted a legacy. And with Rocking TLC Body Works, she’s crafting one with every lather. Let Rocking TLC Body Works help show your skin the TLC it deserves. ❤️🐑
Milk and Honey Hill Farm
Clint and Joy Ballard are passionate homesteaders, entrepreneurs, and parents of five who have built a thriving 40-acre family farm in New Blaine, Arkansas, through intentional teamwork, complementary skills, and a shared commitment to self-reliance and real food.Ten years ago, the Ballards traded an intensive urban homestead—packed with raised beds, bees, rabbits, chickens, fruit trees, and the occasional “illegal” goat—for a slower, more purposeful country life. Raised on a 165-acre Missouri farm where he milked cows and tended a small herd with his father and brothers, Clint brought deep agricultural roots to the move. After retiring from 21 years in the U.S. Army, he embraced the physical rhythms and purpose of full-time farming. His degree in construction engineering has been essential in building the farm’s infrastructure from the ground up.The Ballards’ operation thrives on partnership: Clint expertly tends the animals, milks the 12-cow herd, manages their care, and oversees the large family garden. Joy, a nurse and masterful artisan in the kitchen, transforms that milk into approximately 500 pounds of artisanal cheese each year, along with other dairy products. Together they supply fresh milk, cheese, and eggs to 150 local families weekly. The homestead also features an expanding elderberry patch and growing fruit orchard.Dedicated to raising resilient children and empowering others, the couple weaves animal chores and gardening into family life to teach responsibility, purpose, and reward. They are growing their on-farm classes to show people how to maximize any space—from backyard chickens to full homesteads.At the conference, Joy will teach cheesemaking, elderberry propagation, and elderberry syrup making, while Clint will share practical guidance on establishing and managing a successful homestead dairy operation.
T&K Kettle Corn and Root Beer
Todd and Kellie will have a variety of flavors of kettle corn with the old fashioned and the carmel apple being a crowd favorite! With the expansion and addition of root beer will allows us to serve you root beer floats and a root beer dirty soda!
Jeff Brown
Everyday is a Blessed Day Farm I have been raising rabbits for 20 years now. We started out with 14 different breeds for show, pet, and meat. I started raising rabbits in high school as a project. I raised 40 New Zealand white does and 3 bucks for FFA.
The Kinnard Homestead
The Kinnard Homestead specializes in providing all-natural home, health, and beauty products that are 100% chemical, fragrance, preservative, and colorant free. Whether you are looking for a local supplier of your favorite all-natural products made with ingredients sourced from neighboring farms, or you are just looking to live a healthy chemical-free lifestyle, we’re here to meet your needs. We sell elderberry syrup, different herbal extracts either individually or pre-blended for specific health conditions, salves, lip balms, moisturizers and face creams, laundry soaps, solid dish soaps, and wood conditioners.
Poppa T's Pork Rinds
Bruce and Margie have mastered the pork rind industry and sometimes offer up to 6 to 8 flavors! Add the temptation of free samples you are sure to leave with three bags for $20!
Tony & LeVonna Uekman
Tony and LeVonna Uekman operate a beef cattle operation in Quitman, Arkansas. They purchased their farm in 1995 and mistakenly leased it out for hay. LeVonna attended a Missouri Grazing School shortly after, and was the one who was committed to trying rotational grazing on their farm. Tony was reluctant at first but quickly saw the benefits of subdividing and rotating. They began by grazing stocker cattle on contract and enjoyed years of success. They were featured in a SSAWG video in 2012 about managed intensive grazing of beef cattle, and have continued since then to refine their grazing and water system. Both are recently retired from USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Tony specializes in water systems and is very generous in helping consult with others. He understands the engineering, NRCS specifications and programs, the materials, and the needs of cattle. As long-time graziers and mentors for others, they bring a love for the land and the people who manage it, along with a deep knowledge of how to set up an effective system. Their farm has served as a great model and location for educational events. Currently, they have a cow-calf operation and direct market grass finished beef.
Hippie Mama Meadows
Welcome to our little corner of Mayflower, Arkansas! Where the earth is loved, the eggs are fresh, and the baked goods smell like happiness. We’re a small town, micro farm stand operation bringing you farm-fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, and more straight from our home to your table. We love bringing wholesome, homemade treats to your table, connecting with neighbors, and celebrating the joys of farm life—big and small. Join us at Hippie Mama Meadows for a peek behind the scenes, updates on what’s in season, and a little slice of our family’s homegrown life.
Garden of Love
Founded by Angelina Boiles, Garden of Love is more than just a mushroom farm. After moving home from North Carolina in 2021, Angelina found a new passion for herbal remedies and the power of mushrooms! She focuses on holistic practices, helping others as mind, body, and soul as one. Angelina has created a large line of herbal tinctures, salves, teas, and much more! All to help support those in need where other practices have fallen short and help connect others back to nature and all of its healing powers. If you are interested in learning more about the wonderful work going on at Garden of Love or interested in helping others on their journey, please come visit us at the Hot Springs Farmers Market each Saturday! I sell homegrown spices, herbal and mushroom wellness extractions and remedies, dried mushrooms, Shiitake mushroom logs, herbal teas
Cindy Faulk
Loose Teas, flavored honeys, tea ware, herbal related items including books and other products with an association to herbs and having teas
Clyde's Garden Planner
Clyde’s Garden Planner was Clyde's creative solution to balance gardening and family life. Combining industrial engineering principles with gardening needs, Clyde designed a time-phased slide chart to simplify planting schedules based on frost dates. What began as a small idea has grown into a trusted tool used by gardeners across North America, helping them plan productive gardens season after season.
Bison Pumps
Bison Pumps provide people with access to the most valuable natural resource in the world: water. Since 1999, Bison Pumps has manufactured the highest-quality stainless steel hand pumps for groundwater wells and systems. Bison Pumps is a family-owned and operated business located in Conway, Arkansas. We are proud to be Made in the USA. At Bison Pumps, we understand that you need to be confident that your family will have access to water in any situation. We are dedicated to water security which is why prioritize quality and our products come with a lifetime warranty. Join us to see and talk to our sponsors about your needs! April 17th & 18th at the Conway Expo Center! Central Arkansas Homestead Conference!
Sweet T Farms
Ashley Thompson is the owner and heart behind Sweet T Farm, a family-run homestead and small business rooted in traditional skills and natural living. What began as a passion for providing clean, wholesome products for her own family has grown into a thriving farm business offering handcrafted goat milk soaps, lotions, tallow-based skincare, herbal products, and farm-made goods. Ashley raises goats and other livestock, creates her products by hand, and focuses on simple, time-tested methods that are practical for everyday families. She is especially passionate about teaching others how to become more self-sufficient through homesteading, natural skincare, and small-scale farming. At Sweet T Farm, Ashley believes in using quality ingredients, supporting local communities, and keeping things honest, simple, and intentional. Whether she’s making soap, tending animals, or teaching others, her goal is always the same — to help families live healthier, more self-reliant lives
BlueBird Ranch
After many many years in The Corporate World we retired and moved (along with our erstwhile wife JoAnn) to rural Arkansas (Faulkner County) to breed Arabian horses and as a sideline we also planted a small vineyard. We had gotten to know about vineyards and winemaking by completing the Viticulture and winemaking programs at Texas Tech and getting hands-on experience volunteering at various Texas wineries. We soon discovered that the vineyard and winemaking was actually more interesting than the horse breeding and consequently we went pro in the winery biz. We established the Bluebird Ranch Winery in 2021. We've expanded our original "pilot" vineyard to 3 acres in which we grow the Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, Chambourcin, and Traminette varieties. We also purchase some grapes from our partner in Huntsville Arkansas. We are unique in this state for two reasons: (1) we use 100% Arkansas grown grapes, and (2) we are the only winery in the state that grows Vinifera (Old World) grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Albarino. Our goal is to produce local wines whose quality rivals wines from around the world. We strongly believe the old saying that "the best wine is made in the vineyard"and don't use any additives.
Asa Biggs-Author
Azure Standard
Asa Biggs, a 12-year-old author living in the town of Bee Branch, Arkansas, started this story when he was 11 for his homeschool co-op. In kindergarten, he started writing How-To books and has been writing ever since. He enjoys stories about samurai and dragons and has a special place in his heart for pizza. He believes that every story should have a higher meaning; more than just the consumption of pizza. Asa loves volleyball, reading, writing, and eating pizza. Loren Biggs is a homeschool mom of three. She enjoys reading, gardening, baking sourdough, and dabbling in art. When her son decided to write a children's book, she decided to find some confidence and do the artwork for it. It has been a wonderful, educational adventure for this mom and son duo!
Mindful Farmer
Sean Pessarra is the founder of Mindful Farmer, an Arkansas-based company that designs and manufactures high tunnels, ergonomic tools, and organic farm inputs for small-scale growers. With a background in ecology and farming, Sean started Mindful Farmer to equip growers with the tools and resources they actually need. The company focuses on practical, regionally sourced solutions such as organic fertilizers, potting soil, American-made multifunctional tools, and durable infrastructure for growers of all sizes. By combining product innovation with hands-on education, Mindful Farmer helps growers build more resilient, efficient, and sustainable growing systems.
Azure Standard is a family owned and independent company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural and non-GMO groceries, health, household and garden products. In fact, we have over 13,000 options to meet the needs of health-minded households. All vetted to be free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides and much more. We deliver to over 3,800 community drop locations across all 50 states.
We specialize in Water Well Drilling, Diagnostics & Repair, Water Treatment, Storage Solutions & Pump Systems. Serving residential & commercial clients!
Jarrod Flowers
His work consists of interior home decor, custom orders and special projects. Flowers regularly competes in competitions across the United States and has won awards in several local and international events. From the Redwood Forest to the heart of Arkansas, Flowers’ path to success has been anything but ordinary. What began as a quick encounter with a California woodcarver has grown into a career fueled by passion, faith and discipline. Whether carving a custom mantle or spending time with his young family, Flowers’ undying calling remains true. As the carving savant continues to curate, create and compete, he carries with him not only the skills acquired under his California mentor but also the roots of his home state.
Ed Montgomery Blacksmith
Blacksmithing is the art of forging, shaping, and joining iron or steel using heat, a hammer, and an anvil to create tools, hardware, and art.
Shona Jordan-Hide Tanning
Britt Talent-Cleveland County Herald
Tanning hides is the process of converting raw animal skins into durable, flexible leather or fur through cleaning, pickling, and applying tanning agents like aluminum sulfate, acids, or brains. Key steps include fleshing, salting, pickling, tanning, oiling, and breaking the fibers, which takes days to weeks depending on the method. Tanned hides are used for clothing, rugs, and gear.
Cleveland County Herald In 1888, George H. Tisdale started the Cleveland County Herald at Rison (Cleveland County). It was a Democratic paper published on Thursdays. Sallie Irene Robinson worked briefly as editor for Tisdale and, by 1893, had purchased the paper. The Herald is the longest-running newspaper in Cleveland County. Robinson learned the newspaper business from her uncle, Leon Roussan, who ran the Osceola Times (1870–) in Osceola (Mississippi County). Robinson moved to Rison in 1892 or 1893 and quickly took over the Herald. In 1895, she married lawyer William Joseph (Billie) Stanfield, becoming Sallie Robinson-Stanfield. She is the first recorded woman in Arkansas to hyphenate her last name after marriage. Together, they had five children, and Robinson-Stanfield taught them all the newspaper business. In 1897, Stanfield took over managing the newspaper while Robinson-Stanfield focused on raising their children. In 1906, Stanfield died suddenly, likely from tuberculosis. Robinson-Stanfield briefly resumed running the Herald before selling it to James Monroe Raines. Raines leased the paper to various editors. In 1912, Sallie Robinson-Stanfield bought the paper back and again worked as manager and editor. In 1915, she married John Clayton Riley, editor of the Blade (which ceased publication in 1929) in Walnut Ridge (Lawrence County). At this point, she changed her name to Sallie Riley. She sold the paper for a final time to Henry Burgess Dixon Sr. in 1915 and moved to Walnut Ridge. Dixon ran the Herald for a few years but died in the 1918 influenza pandemic. Annie L. Hughes Dixon, his widow, sold the paper to local businessmen, who published the paper under the News Publishing Company. Ethel M. Sumerow worked as editor until her death in 1922. Sallie Riley’s son Calvin Alpheus Stanfield ran the paper for a year before selling it to Guy Mack Sadler and Harold Davis Sadler in 1923. The Sadlers sold their interest to Leland Callaway Ackerman by 1929, but in 1933 Guy Sadler bought the paper back. The Sadler family—Guy Sadler, William (Bill) Sadler, and Stan Sadler—ran the Herald until 2002, when they sold it to Britt Talent. Talent runs the paper as publisher and editor, with Stan Sadler staying on as editor for one of the weekly pages.
Kraut Creek
Based in west central Ohio, Kraut Creek is a premium Non-GMO feed manufacturer focused on the health of your animals. The health of your livestock is important. The premium ingredients found in each Kraut Creek feed bag are formulated without growth hormones or antibiotics to ensure the integrity of our feeds and the health of your animals.
ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture
More than 2 million farms dot the United States, covering about 40% of the land in America. The National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program supports farmers, ranchers, agriculture educators, and land managers at every stage of their agricultural journey. ATTRA, or Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas, is a trusted source of sustainable agriculture information and maintains a knowledge base of practical multimedia resources for farmers, ranchers, and educators. NCAT’s agriculture specialists work directly with farmers, ranchers, land managers, and others across the country to provide individualized technical assistance, offer practical learning opportunities, and facilitate meaningful connections among producers, experts, researchers, and industry professionals. From the basics of starting a farm to marketing locally grown products, and from organic specialty crop production to regenerative livestock management, our sustainable agriculture specialists provide trusted, practical multimedia resources to nearly 35,000 farmers each year.
Cowboy Church-Dutch Oven Cooking
LIFE IS BETTER TOGETHER No matter what phase of life you are in or where you are in your journey with God, you are welcome here. Service Times: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: Potluck at 6:00 p.m./Services at 6:30 p.m.
Education Alliance
The Education Alliance is a division of Family Council. Based in Little Rock, Family Council was established in 1989 in association with Focus on the Family and Dr. James Dobson. Family Council is a conservative research and education organization dedicated to upholding traditional values in accordance with biblical principles. Family Council and The Education Alliance are nonpartisan, non profit, and tax-deductible. We are governed by an independent board of directors, and we are supported entirely by charitable gifts from the people of Arkansas. The Education Alliance was established as a division of Family Council in 1998. Since then, we have served as Arkansas’ largest state-wide home school organization. In addition, we are the contact organization with the Home School Legal Defense Association. Our full-time staff is dedicated to serving the needs of home schoolers across the state of Arkansas.
Farm to Table Talk
The Farm To Table Talk podcast is a virtual table for conversations about ideas, insights, and journeys of chefs, farmers, policymakers, researchers, NGOs and the food-focused public about our food and how it is grown, prepared and shared throughout society. The host, Rodger Wasson is a food and agriculture veteran. Raised on his family’s farm in Central Illinois, he has worked for and with every size, type, and age of farmers and aspiring farmers. Whether new, old, big or small, they are all part of today’s food movement. The Farm to Table Talk podcasts are for those interested in journeys within the modern food system and the stories behind our every bite. Contact rodger@idea-farming with your thoughts, suggestions or questions.
Forward to the Basics
Austin Kennon is an agriculture educator of 18 years and co-founder of Forward to the Basics an agriculture education ministry dedicated to mentoring those who desire to create sustainable and abundant agrarian lives. In his talk, “The Invisible Farm”, Austin will explain a process for visioning, planning and setting goals to create the sustainable farm of your dreams with the resources that you have. He is passionate about the idea of retrofitting properties for agricultural use and has studied thriving farms of all scales from many different farming perspectives all over the world. Whether you’re living in town or working with more land, he will encourage you to intentionally create a productive and sustainable environment right outside your back door. Rooted in permaculture design philosophy and faith in moving forward with basic principles, he can lead anyone to adapt their environments for abundance. Amber is a wife, mother, homemaker, homesteader, and co-founder of the land and life stewardship ministry, Forward to the Basics. She has cultivated growth and learning in herself and family for almost 20 years. Using a holistic management philosophy and influences from thought leaders such as Joel Salatin, Michael Pollan, and Sally Fallon Morell paired with a return to a more traditional approach to living and learning, Amber reveals how an agrarian lifestyle, real food preparation, quality nourishment of mind body and soul, along with land and family stewardship add value beyond the view of education we are taught to operate within. She will talk about how the basics of an abundant life became the core curriculum and explain how to think outside the box to integrate education naturally into your homestead rhythms. Perfect for families seeking freedom, connection and legacy building through purposeful living.