The Mitten Homesteaders Conference is a Michigan gathering that connects people interested in homesteading, self-reliance, and food abundance. Held at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds in Lake Odessa, the event brings together homesteaders of varied experience levels to learn, share ideas, and build community. Its program features educational sessions and practical workshops led by speakers with experience across farming, gardening, livestock, and related fields.

Topics include dairy goat care and breeding, cattle artificial insemination, livestock management, orchard planning, gardening, trapping, medicinal mushroom foraging, and family life on a homestead. Sessions also address the realities of sustaining a homesteading lifestyle, from setting practical goals to developing resilient family routines. Hands-on learning is part of the offering, with activities such as making an herbal glycerite, alongside schedules and printable resources to help attendees plan their visit.

The conference encourages participants to gain useful knowledge, connect with like-minded people, and find inspiration for their own homesteading goals