Homesteaders
of Iowa
Iowa’s Homesteading Leader
We 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.
An Important Update from Homesteaders of Iowa
Dear Homesteaders of Iowa Friends,
We wanted to personally reach out with an important update regarding the 2027 Homesteaders of Iowa Conference planned for February.
Because of ongoing health issues for both Randy and Linda, we will not be able to hold the conference we had hoped to have in February 2027.
This was not an easy decision.
We want you to know that we have not quit. We are regrouping and will send out more information as it develops
We sincerely apologize for not communicating this sooner. We kept hoping that circumstances would improve and that we would be able to get back on track and move forward with the event. Unfortunately, that has not happened as quickly as we had hoped.
Over the years, Homesteaders of Iowa has become much more than an event to us. It has become a community of people who share a desire to learn, teach, work together, become more self-sufficient, and strengthen their families and communities.
One of the things we value most is the opportunity the conferences provide for education, practical skills, and networking. We believe those connections are increasingly important as we move forward. We have also been blessed to meet some of the nicest people through Homesteaders of Iowa—many of whom we now consider friends.
We remain deeply committed to the homesteading movement and continue to believe that Homesteaders of Iowa has tremendous potential for growth and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of families across Iowa and beyond.
To our speakers, vendors, attendees, volunteers, and everyone who has supported HOI—we are truly grateful. We know many of you have invested your time, made plans, and supported us in ways that have helped make Homesteaders of Iowa what it is today.
We hope you will understand our circumstances and our decision. We would also greatly appreciate your thoughts, encouragement, and prayers for us as we work through this season and look toward what comes next.
Thank you for believing in what we are trying to build and, most importantly, thank you for being part of the Homesteaders of Iowa family.
We haven’t quit. We’re regrouping, and we’re looking forward to what comes next.
With gratitude,
Randy & Linda Spears
Co-Founders
Homesteaders of Iowa
We are passionate about creating a welcoming space where families can connect, learn, and grow.
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Workshops
Demonstrations and Hands-On Learning
Learn skills by watching and participating in the process.
Vendors
Shop for Unique Products and Tools
Our Vendors are people who understand your situation.
Networking
Meet Others who Share the Same Interests
Develop life-long friends who share your dreams and desires.
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!
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