Contacts for a conference speaker about Homestead Planning in the Northeast

Hey everyone! From the Lifestyle Farming Conference HQ – we're returning after a cozy hibernation for a few years! But the universe (my bosses) tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Hey, bring it back!" So here I am.

The Lifestyle Farming Conference is an innovative platform for non-traditional education. We offer hands-on workshops and courses in homesteading, small-scale agriculture, and sustainable living.
But here's the snag – I may have jumped the gun and promised to resurrect two excellent classes. I've lost touch with some past speakers. Considering their websites are gone, and the emails bounced back, I am in a pickle-barrel situation.

So, here's the deal – if you know someone or ARE someone who can drop wisdom in our Homestead & First Farm Assessment or Homestead Planning classes, hit me up. We're not stingy – we'll compensate for your time and even cover mileage. Just a heads up, I'm starting from scratch budget-wise, so if you're within driving distance of Cobleskill, NY (45 minutes west of Albany), you might be my savior.

I know this is a long shot of a post, but today, I am feeling averagely lucky. That's twice as much as normal. Also, this is not an advert for the event, just a cry for help.

Howdy neighbor,

I'm north of Albany about an hour so just a hop and a skip away. I do not have anybody in mind at the moment but what kind of classes are you envisioning?

The Southern Adirondack Homestead Festival is at the end of April and I know they have a bunch of people teaching classes or giving talks. Might be a pathway for you to find some instructors! - https://washingtoncountyfair.ticketspice.com/southern-adirondack-homesteading-festival

Howdy other Tim. Thank you for the lead! for my specific need right now is Homestead & First Farm Assessment or Homestead Planning classes.

On deck for this event... oh boy, let's see here... how about a dozen from the 46 planned?
Basic Bee Keeping
Chainsaw Operation, Safety & Maintenance
Cheese Making
Farm Fencing Basics
Growing with Drip Irrigation
Goat Milk & Goat Milk Products
Healthy Soils & Soil Assessment
Kitchen Counter Mushroom Cultivation
Pork Carcus Cut Down - AM
Processing and Canning - Fruits and Jams
The Farm Kitchen Safety & Sanitation
Waking Up the Veggie Garden

I am lucky in that we have livestock operations, greenhouses, low and high tunnels, culinary arts facilities, a microbrewery and distillery, an entire campus, and farmlands.

This list helps a ton! Once again, I don't know specific people personally but I do know of some that might have interest.

Beekeeping caught my eye. Try reaching out to Betterbee in Washington County. They are something like the third largest bee keeping online site and they love doing outreach. Here is there info - https://www.betterbee.com/?mkwid=s&pcrid=591644736430&pkw=betterbee&pmt=e&pdv=c&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9uXU-Lu8hAMVFWFHAR0y4wmLEAAYASAAEgL0qvD_BwE

I'll keep my eyes and brain open for other ideas.

Thanks Tim! I appreciate the share and input; bench depth always helps.  

We have 42 of 47 speakers covered. I just don't do the last ones set, and I hate going live with the offering plan, website and registration with more than a couple in the wind.