45 What We Learned at the Ozarks Homesteading Expo | New Friends, New Ideas & New Animals!

We spent the weekend at the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, and we came home with a lot more than we expected including some new animals for the homestead! In this episode of the Handmade Happiness Podcast, Jessica and Thomas recap their weekend at the expo, the people we met, the conversations that encouraged us, the things we learned, and some of the ideas we’re excited to bring back to our own homestead. One of our favorite parts of attending homesteading events is realizing just how much there is still to learn. Whether it’s raising livestock, growing and preserving food, learning traditional skills, becoming more resourceful, or simply connecting with people who are trying to build a similar kind of life, there is something valuable about getting together and learning from one another. We’re also sharing the story behind the new animals we brought home, why we decided to add them to our homestead, and what we hope they’ll contribute as we continue growing and learning here at The Lark Life. In this episode, we talk about the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, what we learned from other homesteaders, meeting creators and vendors, building community, homestead education, adding new livestock, and why events like this can be so encouraging whether you're already homesteading or just beginning to dream about it. If you enjoy conversations about homesteading, gardening, raising animals, traditional skills, food preservation, homeschooling, family life, and intentional living, subscribe to Handmade Happiness and join us each week. Connect with The Lark Life: Instagram: @The\_Lark\_Life YouTube: @TheLarkLife Website: TheLarkLife.com Some of our favorite creators that we met at the expo and mentioned in this week's episode... Jill and Nathan from  @WhisperingWillowFarm Ruthann from  @Ruthannzimm Staci and Jeremy from  @gooseberrybridgefarm Kody Hanner from  @homesteadeducation   Find out more information about the Ozarks Homesteading Expo  https://ozarkshomesteading.com/ ✨ Thanks for tuning in to *Handmade Happiness*! ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations about slowing down, creating with your hands, and living more intentionally. 💌 Stay connected: - Visit me at TheLarkLife.com - Follow along on Instagram: @The\_Lark\_Life - Click to join my email list for updates, resources, and encouragement 🧵 Share the love:  If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or share it with a friend? It truly helps others discover the show. You can also support the show by making a donation at www.thelarklife.com/podcast Until next time, may you find joy in the simple things and beauty in the work of your hands.