From local news stations to tourism boards, our work is getting noticed. Explore how the Sustainable Homestead Institute is empowering everyday people to live more self-sufficient lives and gaining recognition for it.
WDBJ7 visited the farm to highlight how we're training people of all backgrounds to grow their own food, raise animals, and thrive in today’s unpredictable world. The segment features real footage of Scott Vernon in action and interviews with students.

The official Virginia tourism site now features the Sustainable Homestead Institute as a destination for learning and personal growth. Explore our hybrid model, in-person events, and mission to make homesteading accessible to all.

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