The April 2023 Self Reliance Market Place was a Success!
The Self Reliance Market Place Raises Thousands for Elbert County Coalition Outreach
The second annual 2023 Self Reliance Market Place took place April 8, 2023 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa. Sheriff Tim Norton was at the event to greet visitors. The event was attended by hundreds of people and featured vendors offering a wide range of products, services and workshop demonstrations on agriculture, farming, food preparation, self defense and communications. Families need to to get ready for whatever may be in our future. The market place is where you can learn how!
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Pictured below on the left: Right: Maggie Witherbee, Elbert County Stands Up leader. Left: Erica Johnson, Executive Director for Elbert County Coalition Outreach.
2023 VENDORS
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SRM Guest Table
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EC Coalition Outreach
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Dads of Elbert County
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Elbert County Stands UP
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Cornerstone Bullion
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Parker Radio Assn
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Level Engineering Solar
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EC Republicans
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Elizabeth Locker Plant
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Blue Ridge Farm
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Amy’s Arms
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Bullseye Ammo
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Outdoor Clothing
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American Self Reliance
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Even Pulse, Inc
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Homestead Hills Harvest Microgreens
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Pikes Peak Permaculture
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Wild Oasis Permaculture
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Elbert County Extension
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EC Weed Advisory Board
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Colorado Garden Consulting
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Faith of Our Fathers
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Vibrant Living Essential Oils
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40 Mile Feed Store
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Colorado Fruitscapes
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Colorado Greenhouse Builders
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2023 WORKSHOPS
STAGE ONE, SOUTH SIDE OF EXHIBIT HALL
9:30 Introduction To Permaculture - Becky Elder, Pikes Peak Permaculture
10:30 Preserving Wealth Precious Metals Lunch - Bill Roach, Cornerstone Bullion
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Growing Fruit In Colorado - Andy Hough, Colorado Fruitscapes
1:30 Introduction to Ham Radio/GMRS - Jeff Francis, Parker Radio Association
2:30 All About Greenhouses - Annette McFadden, CO Greenhouse Builders
3:30 Animals in Permaculture Design - Jayme Damejka, Wild Oasis Permaculture
STAGE TWO, NORTH SIDE OF EXHIBIT HALL
9:30 Be Prepared with Essential Oils - Julie Schondel, Vibrant Living Essential Oils
10:30 Successful Gardening in CO - Mike & Kodi Marley, CO Garden Consulting
11:30 Stress Mitigation & Resilience Skills - Elizabeth Robinson, Even Pulse, Inc
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Growing Microgreens - Tim Weyland, Homestead Hills Harvest Mirco
2:30 BeeKeeping 101 - Denise Drummond, Local BeeKeeper
3:30 Sub-Irrigated Planters - Jack Dody, AbundaCulture
Let's Take a Stand Together
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