Weekly Highlight # 1 - SMALL ANIMAL TRANSPORT WITH SIX FEATHERS FARM

Six Feathers Farm is a USDA-licensed small animal transport service experienced in hauling small animals across Michigan and throughout the U.S. The March/April route will begin at the end of March. Times, dates, and exact drop-off locations are TBD, and each leg of the journey will be determined by the number of requests received, as this route will be extensive and span the entire United States.

What they offer: Livestock Hauling

Location: Olivet, MI

Contact: (517) 202-6041 / [email protected]

Website/Social Address: https://www.facebook.com/SixFeathersFarm

Weekly Highlight #2 - IN-PERSON CANNING CLASS NORTH OF GR

Join the Declercq Homestead for a hands-on canning workshop designed to build confidence and practical skills in safe food preservation. The class covers canning basics and safety, key terminology, water bath vs. steam canning vs. pressure canning, required and recommended equipment, which foods must be pressure canned for shelf stability, hands-on processing, meal ideas using home-canned foods, storage guidelines, and more. Each attendee will leave with one jar of their own canned item, printed reference materials, and the confidence to begin canning at home.

Sign up for the class here: https://www.intentionalhomesteading.com/store/p/on-farm-pressure-canning-101-workshop-2rxr6

What they offer: Education

Location: Montcalm County, MI.

Contact: [email protected]

Website/Social Address: https://www.facebook.com/declercqwoodwork

Weekly Highlight #3 - MUSKEGON, OTTAWA, & ALLEGAN COUNTIES HOMESTEAD REALTOR

Kellie Scholma understands there is a wide variety of homesteaders — some in town, maximizing their space and efforts to the fullest, and others are taking advantage of sprawling acres. Buying a new property is more than just a transaction. To Kellie, it’s about navigating life transitions with clarity and care. Her role isn’t to pressure anyone - but to be a trusted guide and professional resource that respects your goals, timing, and priorities. She wants to help make complex or stressful decisions feel more manageable now and in the future!

Growing up with a dairy farming dad, Kellie now enjoys milling her own flour to bake, has made her own soaps, and enjoys natural living/back to the basics as God created it to be.

Location: Muskegon, Ottawa, & Allegan Counties

Contact: (616) 634-6677 / [email protected]

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Happy Homesteading!
See you next week!!

The MHC Team

See you then!!