Although some may still address him as “Councillor Brum”, most of us know Scott as the Deputy Mayor of McNab-Braeside Township- but he’s also a community booster in his private life.
When an opportunity arose to host and organize a Homesteading Conference locally, Scott jumped at the chance.
Although these initiatives to encourage self-sufficient living are held throughout North America, the local thread we’re discussing was begun in McDonald’s Corners near Perth, and run successfully there for a couple years before relocating to Denbigh last year.
Scott picks it up there.
Audio PlayerBrum says the Homesteading Conference is for people who intend to productively use the knowledge they will gain.
Audio PlayerTopics and demonstrations include Bees, Ag Society Demonstrations, Maple Syrup Production, Processing Meats on the Homestead, Urban Chickens, Baking and Cooking Demos, as well as Hunting and Fishing booths.
Brum says there are several reasons he chose the specific date.
Audio PlayerScott has even come up with a way to entice the kids to cultivate green thumbs of their own.
Audio PlayerKids can pick up their seed kits at the Homesteading Event in Braeside May 10th.
Audio PlayerThen return the mature chamomile to Herbfest at the Waba Cottage Museum in White Lake.
Audio PlayerDrinking the chamomile tea can be left to mom and dad.
By Rick Stow