Homesteaders
of Iowa
Empowering Your Homestead Journey!
At Homesteaders of Iowa, we believe in the power of community and knowledge. Our mission is to support homestead families as they embrace their journey. Bringing them together to learn, to share their skills and ideas, to network, and to encourage each other.
We celebrate your hard work, share your stories, and are here to equip you with practical skills in livestock, food preservation, foraging, and more. Together, we thrive!
HOI Expo Apparel
Your choice of styles and colors.
Have it shipped to you or pick it up at the Expo.
Can also make arrangements with Ace Graphics to pick up on Thursday.
We are passionate about creating a welcoming space where families can connect, learn, and grow. Our events are filled with expert speakers and hands-on workshops tailored to your needs. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned pro, we provide resources and inspiration to help you overcome challenges and celebrate your accomplishments in homesteading!
In the following video, Travel Iowa attends a conference
at Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. See what they thought. . .
Our Venue
What You Gain
Empower Your Homestead
Support
Homesteading Resources
Discover a wealth of resources designed to guide you in livestock care, food preservation, foraging, and more for your homestead!
Education
Workshops and Classes
Join our hands-on workshops and classes to gain practical skills in homesteading, from gardening to hunting and everything in between!
Community
Connect with Others
Become part of our vibrant community! Share experiences, swap tips, and build lasting friendships with fellow homesteading families.
Celebration
Homestead Showcases
Join us in celebrating your hard work! Share your accomplishments and inspire others at our events dedicated to homesteading success.
Meet Our Team
Randy & Linda Spears
Founders
We believe in the homesteading movement. Growing up on farms, we each learned to take care of animals, plant a garden and crops, and to harvest and preserve the harvest. We both credit any and all successes to our Heavenly Father.
God Provides!
Our Volunteer Group
Management Team
These people are the soul of the organization. They step in to take on the extra load so the Founders can focus on making sure everything happens. They come up with recommendations and details that put an extra special touch on all that we do.
Participant Stories
It was a wonderful event! We learned a lot and got a lot of ideas for the future!
Mark & Annette
You have done an amazing job in just the first 2 years!!!
Greg
Appreciated that presenters were like-minded and matched our values and beliefs. Things were presented in a way that was informative and not just a sales pitch.
Eric
This was very informative and a great time! I am planning to attend again next time. Thank you so much to those who worked so hard to plan and put on this event. Very awesome event and very awesome people.
Nicole