Education
Internships
For those wanting to learn all that we do here at Cox Homestead, we offer "learning weeks." This is a week long, one-on-one mentorship and hands on learning experience. Opportunities include all things gardening (flowers and vegetables), processing rabbits and chickens, routine animal care, short term rental maintenance, social media work, and small business insights. The internship is 4 nights and 5 days. The intern will have all room and board provided in exchange for labor. Intern must be able to lift 50 pounds, be in the presence of animal processing, and enjoy time outside. We are looking for an individual with a positive outlook that desires to learn more about the homestead lifestyle.
Primarily led by Laura, we are only accepting female applicants at this time.
Next Learning Week TBA.
Applications will be accepted once date is announced.
Speaking Engagements
Laura brings an undeniable energy to any stage she is on. Passionate about agriculture, nutrition, faith, and family, she loves to share with others her successes (and failures) in a way that is positive and humorous. With an entrepreneurial spirit, she is always looking for new ways to produce, provide, and profit from her homestead. Adapting her teaching styles to her audience, Laura appeals to young and old alike, keeping audiences entertained while educating them on healthy environments for animals, quality food for their family, and an abundant life that is grounded in faith.
Laura’s Speaking and Workshop Topics:
- Rabbit Care 101
- Raising Rabbits for Meat
-Rabbit Processing
- Gardening 101
- Raising Livestock on a Small Scale
-Worm Composting
-Backyard Cut Flower Garden
Rates vary based on distance, travel and accommodations. To inquire further call 812-595-2755.
Field Trips
Our 5 acre homestead is home to sheep, chickens, rabbits, worms, compost bins, and many gardens. We believe that teaching kids where their food comes from is important and essential for life-long wellness.
Every field trip will include hands on time with rabbits, chickens and sheep. From there we cater the trip to build upon what students are already learning. Additional options include:
- winter sowing jugs (seed starting) (+$2 per ticket)
- worm composting (great classroom project) (approximately $25 per class)
- sheep milking (when seasonally available)
- rabbit processing (observation only)
- homestead related art/craft
-learn the Virginia Reel dance
Trips vary from 2-3 hours based upon request and size of the group. Group max size is approximately 50. Minimum group size is 12. While we do have a large driveway, carpooling to our place is encouraged. We have plenty of grass space for your group to pack a lunch and picnic.
Quilts are not provided.
There is a bathroom for public use.
Starting rates are $10 per person and package deals vary based upon quantity and requests.
Please call Laura at 812-595-2755 for booking availability and quotes.
