http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:28:18 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-6 q http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/search.php http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/land-for-sale-in-webster-township#post-29 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:12:11 +0000 sueblaustein 29@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>52 acres off of County SS, about 3 1/2 miles west of LaFarge. The land is under a conservation easement with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. There is a site suitable for building; wooded and tillable acreage and excellent hunting. There is a spring, a well (with WI unique well #) with hand pump. We have owned it as recreational land since 1988 and have not farmed or applied any chemicals. $140,000 or best offer. Reply to <a href="mailto:sueblaustein@sbcglobal.net">sueblaustein@sbcglobal.net</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/land-needed#post-28 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:39:23 +0000 lbest 28@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>My family is looking for 8 or more acres wooded and open we can put in a small farm. Please let me know if anybody knows of land for sale. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/looking-for-instructors-for-fallwinter-catalogue#post-27 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:07:59 +0000 admin 27@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is seeking instructors interested in sharing useful and important skills and knowledge through our Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Catalogue of Classes. The Fall/Winter season covers the period from October for March and the deadline for the submission of instructor applications is June 15. You can apply by downloading and completing the Instructor Application form found at <a href="http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf</a>. </p> <p>If you think you might be interested, but would like to talk with someone about it, or if you would like to suggest an instructor or class topic you would like to see, please email Jacob Hundt at <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/rich-food-for-lean-times#post-26 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:47:10 +0000 jacobhundt 26@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out this lengthy post with pictures from Linda Conroy's Cheese Making class held on April 10: <a href="http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/the-driftless-folk-school-cheese-making-class/" rel="nofollow">http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/the-driftless-folk-school-cheese-making-class/</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/registration-problems#post-25 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:45:34 +0000 admin 25@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>A couple of people have reported not being able to sign-in to the Forum using the password sent to them upon registration. While we have yet to determine the cause of the glitch, it does seem to be intermittent. If you encounter this problem, please try to register again or click the button to be sent a password reminder. This seems to have worked for others in the past. If the problem persists, please send an email to jacobhundt @ gmail.com. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/robert-schulz-article-appears-in-mother-earth-news#post-24 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:19:41 +0000 driftlessopportunity 24@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out the article on &quot;Learning to Live a Self-Sufficient Life&quot; by DFS Registrar and blacksmithing instructor Robert Schulz in the April/May 2010 edition of &quot;Mother Earth News&quot; at <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/Learn-To-Live-A-Self-Sufficient-Life.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/Learn-To-Live-A-Self-Sufficient-Life.aspx</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/small-farms-conservancy#post-23 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:17:20 +0000 admin 23@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is proud to announce it has joined the Alliance Program of the Small Farms Conservancy. We feel the mission of the SFC is consistent with our own and that the alliance will benefit both organizations. The mission of the Small Farms Conservancy is to protect, sustain, and inspire small farming worldwide. As with DFS, education is central to the work of SFC. We encourage all supporters, instructors and students to learn more by visiting the SFC website <a href="http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/irish-ceili-dance-fri-march-26-in-lafarge#post-22 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:45:08 +0000 admin 22@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Join DFS on Friday, March 26 for an Irish Ceili Dance! Tim Jenkins and Julee Caspers Agar will teach and call the dances, and the Irish Ceili Band will play for us at the LaFarge Community Center. If you’ve never been to a ceili dance, come and find out. If you’ve been to many, you know how fun it is, so don’t forget to bring your family and friends! The time is 7 pm. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-21 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:21:55 +0000 admin 21@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Yes, the brine is protecting the kraut. Taste the sauerkraut, if it is okay, then just press it down into the brine. If it is mushy or gone bad discard the part exposed to the air. You can add brine (water and salt brine in the ratio 2 cups of water 1/2 -1 table spoon of sea salt).</p> <p>Warmly,<br /> Anne-Marie Fryer </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/rich-food-for-lean-times#post-20 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:47 +0000 admin 20@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out the new cooking, food, gardening, and country living blog of DFS instructor Sofya Blyum-Hundt at <a href="http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/</a>. In already includes several simple recipes and step-by step preparation photo essays. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-19 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:51 +0000 admin 19@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The kraut needs to be covered by water. Usually a plate is placed on the kraut inside the rim of the container and a heavy object such as a rock or a plastic bag filled with water is placed on the plate. This keeps air out of the fermentation process. If the part of the kraut that was exposed is removed, a little water added and submerged, it should be fine.</p> <p>Ann Mahan </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-18 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:02:05 +0000 Rice 18@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Larry, In my experience, it seems the water does act as a barrier to bad stuff. In the event the the water (brine) level has dropped, the top of the kraut gets funky and discolored. I remove this material with a clean spoon, and have found that everything below will be just fine. </p> <p>As far as adding more water, I think if you find it dry early on, before vegetable material has deteriorated severely, you could try it (adding water). We have done this. I would recommend once fermentation is complete, transferring the kraut to a jar with a lid to keep it from drying out.</p> <p>Good luck,<br /> Rice </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/grassfed-angus-beef-for-sale#post-17 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:34:02 +0000 jacobhundt 17@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>We have many cuts of grassfed angus beef available for sale. Please call 608-637-6764 or email <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a> for prices and delivery info. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/organic-grapes-and-elderberries#post-16 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:32:06 +0000 jacobhundt 16@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>We still have some frozen elderberries for sale. $5/lb. We can now ship anywhere in the US. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-15 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:30:21 +0000 jacobhundt 15@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Larry-- I have forwarded this question to our instructors and staff and will post all responses here. Thanks for using the forum. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-14 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:27:46 +0000 Dooley 14@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>We put up two buckets of sauerkraut awhile back and skimmed it when it needed it and then let it sit, only checking it weekly. The water level droppep below the top of the kraut and we were concerned that we may have contaminated our whole batch. Does the high water act as a barrier to bad stuff? If we pressed the weight down and the level rose is this ok? Should we add more water (will it dilute the finished product)? </p> <p>Also, I appreciate that the school has added this forum. It's a nice way to check in every now and again,</p> <p>Larry </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/organic-grapes-and-elderberries#post-13 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:31:40 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 13@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Would you be interested in swapping some elderberries for some technology assistance, for either DFS or YIHS?</p> <p>We can talk in person. I wanted to put a little life on the forum, 's all. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/seeking-mechanic-for-truck-repair#post-12 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:35:32 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 12@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>issue has been resolved. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/seeking-mechanic-for-truck-repair#post-11 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:17 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 11@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I have an F250 diesel truck with a leak in the driveshaft seal and a possible failure on a driveshaft bearing (there's a grinding and popping sound when the steering wheel is turned while in reverse).</p> <p>I'm glad to pay for repairs, barter for them, or some combination. Email is the best way to contact me: <a href="mailto:rasha.abdulhadi@gmail.com">rasha.abdulhadi@gmail.com</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/organic-grapes-and-elderberries#post-10 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:18:31 +0000 admin 10@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I have organic wine, jelly, and table grapes, as well as elderberries, for sale. Can help to press them and share some wine making tips. Please call 608-637-6764 or email <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/chicken-butchering-opportunity-sat-sept-19#post-7 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:22:04 +0000 jacobhundt 7@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>If you missed the Chicken Butchering Basics class in Sept. 5, but would still like some hands on experience, Jacob and Sofya Hundt will be butchering their own birds on the morning of Sept. 19. If you are interested in helping out, please call 608 637 6764 or email jacobhundt(at)gmail.com. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/welcome-to-dfs-forum#post-4 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:11:04 +0000 admin 4@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>... </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/how-to-use-dfs-forum#post-3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:28:06 +0000 jacobhundt 3@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>To use this forum, Register for a username and post your comments or questions under the appropriate sub-forum. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/welcome-to-dfs-forum#post-2 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:26:44 +0000 jacobhundt 2@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The idea of the DFS Forum is to provide an online space for the community growing up around the Driftless Folk School to connect and converse. Some of the uses imagined for this service are: </p> <p>--to continue and expand conversations and friendships started in DFS classes,<br /> --to connect DFS course participants seeking advice from instructors and fellow students,<br /> --to connect people seeking advice about a particular project, art, craft, or skill with people with specific knowledge and experience,<br /> --to connect people wishing to buy, sell, or barter "folk skill-type" goods (charcoal, seeds, spinning wheels, dulcimers, flyrods... you get the idea) and services (barnraising, farm help, horseshoeing, fiddlers for your wedding, etc.).</p> <p>At present, this service is in the experimental phase. If you have questions or suggestions, please post them here. </p>