http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:36:13 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-6 q http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/search.php 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-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/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-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/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-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/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/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-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> 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>