Self-Sufficiency Summits in Ohio Reflect Surging Interest in Homesteading

Self-Sufficiency Summits in Ohio Reflect Surging Interest in Homesteading

Decades ago, many Americans lived on farms and in small towns, and they grew and raised the food that they consumed. After an age of reliance on store-bought items, many Americans are returning to those roots. Two gatherings in Ohio this month—the Heritage Skills USA Homesteading Summit and the Food Independence Summit—represent an emerging trend of events focused on teaching a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farm…