Welcome to the Garden Farm Thrive Academy!

It's no secret that homesteading is one of the best things that you can do for your health. It's the lifestyle that will improve your physical health, allow you to slow down (thus improving your mental health) and even add years back to your life. While the benefits are massive, homesteading comes with a steep learning curve. The best way to overcome the learning curve and make homesteading EASY is with a Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy Account!

​The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy is the #1 place for homesteaders who are serious about creating a simpler, more traditional life. Our members are making more meals from scratch, growing gardens in their backyards, keeping livestock, preserving food and embracing a simpler, healthier, more enjoyable lifestyle.

Fast, Easy-to-Digest Classes

You're busy and we get that! Many of the classes and workshops inside the Academy are short (with many less than 20 minutes!) so you can get the information you need and get started quickly. Our classes and workshops are no-fluff and straight to the point, giving you exactly what you need to confidently start gardening, raising livestock or practicing traditional skills in the kitchen, without wasting precious time.

Our lessons are designed to get you real results, real fast. Use them to learn how to preserve food, bake sourdough, make more food from scratch, raise chickens and livestock for homegrown meat, eggs, and dairy, and grow incredible gardens that will put fresh, healthy vegetables, fruit and herbs on your dinner table.

Don't waste precious time searching YouTube and Google for the advice you need. Cut the fluff and get the information you need, when you need it.

Recipes, Guides and Printable Resources

The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy comes with a library filled with printable guides, recipes and resources to make it simple and easy to get to work on your homestead. You'll find useful recipes for baking, making homemade pantry staples, preserving food and seasonal cooking recipes. If you're looking for quick cheat sheets for identifying garden pests, figuring out what's wrong with your chickens and troubleshooting other homestead problems, there are printable guides for it that you can print and quickly pull out when needed.

We've turned our most valuable lessons into attractive, easy to use guides that you can reference again and again. These guides and recipes are one of the resources that our current and past members have valued the most- print them out and create binders or have them printed and enjoy them for years to come.

You'll find hundreds of recipes, invaluable tips for the garden, and reference material for raising chickens and other livestock that you don't want to miss out on when you're homesteading. Yours for FREE even if you decide not to stay in the Academy!

In-Depth Courses

Get instant access to in-depth courses that are designed to walk you through the nitty-gritty of planning your homestead gardening, raising chickens, baking sourdough, preserving food, making meals from scratch and more. These courses will give you the nuts and bolts so you can feel confident mastering traditional skills. Not only will you learn how to garden, preserve food, raise livestock and master traditional skills, but we'll also give you the science behind all of these skills so that you can truly master each area and walk away feeling like a master.

These full-length courses are taught by expert homesteaders- think of them as your crash course for learning how to grow and produce real food for your family, right from your backyard. Our courses are coupled with dozens of additional resources to break down what you're learning into actionable steps so you can start practicing your new skills faster than ever.

A Proven Path to Success

When it comes to homesteading, there are many projects that can catch your attention. In fact, the biggest reason that people fail at homesteading is overwhelm. They either try to do too much and create an endless chore list that consumes all of their time (and isn't sustainable for the long run) or they feel the need to do so much and don't know where to begin.

The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy is more than just a library of homesteading resources. It's a proven pathway to success and we're giving you the tools to turn your dreams into a reality. With our planning resources, support and pathway program, you'll finally make progress on your homestead instead of getting stuck spinning your wheels.

If you've ever thought that you wanted to homestead, but didn't know where to begin, felt like you didn't have the time or space... this is what you've been missing! Our proven path to success has helped thousands of homesteaders start homesteads that have a real impact on their life, grocery bill and health, all without feeling overwhelming or too big of a task.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

About the Academy...

"...I'm actually wrapping my mind around the process..."

"From watching the videos so far, I'm actually wrapping my mind around the process. I really appreciate that it is broken into bite sized portions. It removes the the anxiety of the process being too daunting. One day at a time is making it so easy!"

- Malea Farlow-Low

"...an easy to understand format..."

"Just the whole process with discard I never really understood- never really looked into it- I was just hearing about sourdough in different places but didn't understand how it worked and it is starting to make sense as I go through each step of the process. 🥰 Thank you for laying it all out in an easy to understand format!"

- Amy Cunningham

"...I tried and failed in the past and now I know why..."

"I have tried and failed in my attempts to make sourdough bread. Learning about choosing the right ingredients was new to me and now I know why my past attempts never worked. I'm excited to finally make sourdough with the right ingredients!"

- Diane Cradoct

"...it's the best investment I've made..."

"I knew nothing when my husband and I bought a small farm to homestead on. I went from knowing absolutely nothing to growing a garden, raising chickens, composting and planning for a greenhouse and goats in just one year. It's the best investment I've made in my homesteading journey."

- Jenny Inker

"...homesteading is actually fun again..."

"I first started homesteading because I thought it was good for our health and I thought it would be a fun way to relax and unwind after work. It soon felt like another job and I started to dread it. The Academy helped me to prioritize my homesteading goals, stop doing the wrong thing and homesteading is actually fun again!"

- Sara Langley

"...I finally started my homestead..."

"I never could decide where I needed to start with my homestead- a garden, chickens, the kitchen... there seemed to be sooo many things I needed to do that I couldn't see the path to start. Within an hour of joining, I was able to see the path and I finally started my homestead. I wish I would have found this years ago!"

- Lisa Crawley

Our Happiness Guarantee

Our goal is to help you gain the confidence and skills to create a simpler, more traditional lifestyle through homesteading. We know you're placing your trust in us to do that- and we honor that.

If you are unhappy with the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy and wish to leave, you are free to do so at any time, no strings attached.

The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy will create HUGE changes in your life!

Is the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy worth it?

"I have barely begun to scratch the surface of all the wonderful things to learn from the Academy. Currently, I’m working on adding livestock and I love the Monthly Guides. They’re filled with amazing recipes and they help me focus on one month at a time instead of getting overwhelmed."
-Tiffanie Swiggert

"The academy resources have been instrumental in my success with my homestead this year. I recently got my first chickens, started canning and started my seeds for the gardens using the Academy tips!"
​-Heather Stoner

"The community support inside the Academy is great and it seems like ever time I have a question someone has already asked it or there are resources to cover it and the answer is here waiting for me. The courses were especially helpful seeing as I had no idea what I was doing when I started."
-Christina Hardgrove

STILL GOT QUESTIONS? WE GOT YOU!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this sign me up for a monthly subscription?

The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy is a monthly membership program. When you sign up you will be billed $67 per month unless you choose our annual option. If you choose not to stay in the Academy, simply cancel your subscription at any time no strings attached.

Can't I learn this on YouTube for free?

Here's the deal. Looking for expert advice that is safe and accurate on YouTube and the internet is like searching for a needle in a haystack. We've seen some downright scary and dangerous advice being shown on YouTube and social media. It can be hard to know what's accurate and what isn't. Inside our program, you'll also receive the step by step process to running a successful homestead, which you won't find by watching YouTube videos. If you want advice you can trust from someone that has both the formal education and experience to back it up and a proven process to make your homesteading dreams a reality, this is the right spot.

Can I access these materials from anywhere?

The digital resources in the Academy and Toolbox can be watched or reviewed anywhere that you have internet access. You can watch them from your phone, a tablet, or desktop. Many of the resources are printable PDFs, so you can print checklists, guides, recipes and more to have on hand.

How much time will this take?

The beauty of the Academy and these resources is that you can work through the courses and materials at your own pace. You can access what you need, when you need it. Many homesteaders spend a lot of time struggling with projects that end up wasting time and aren't productive. The goal setting resources in the Toolbox and Academy will help you avoid those problems and spend time focusing on the projects that make the most sense for you.

 I'm already in a similar program. How is this different?

There are similar programs out there that you can sign up for, but none of them offer everything you need to be successful. As a member, you'll get exclusive access to member-only events and have the ability to ask Shelby your homesteading questions. The difference is you'll get all of the support you need to be successful as a homesteader. In the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy, you'll get access to the growing library of courses and resources, the private community, the podcast and more.

Hey there, I'm Shelby!

I'm a multigenerational homesteader, former high school and college agriculture teacher, business owner, Jesus-loving and busy mama of four precious kids. 

I know what it's like to feel the call to homesteading- the simpler, more traditional life doesn't happen by accident. Usually it starts with something simple like the urge to bake your own bread because of the ever-growing ingredient list you see on a store-bought loaf or the precious, fluffy baby chicks that you see at your local farm supply store.

I'll warn you. Once you get into this lifestyle, it's addicting. You'll soon find yourself tumbling down the rabbit hole of canning food, baking sourdough, making meals from scratch and gathering your family around the dinner table each night to spend quality time with each other around a homegrown, made-from-scratch meal.  I don't know about you, but there are much worse places to end up!

Think of me as your guide on your homesteading journey.  With my homesteading experience and agriculture knowledge, we can make your homesteading journey one that is incredible and easy to start.

How Garden. Farm. Thrive. started...

I grew up a 'homesteader' even though we didn't call ourselves that. We just viewed it as the way that we lived. I grew up gardening, tending to fruit trees and raising chickens for eggs and pigs for meat, preserving food and making from-scratch meals with my mom.

After high school, I went to Mississippi State University where I got a B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science. I then moved back home and started teaching high school agriculture classes and running the local FFA chapter while I worked on my M.S. in Agriculture. I then started teaching various agriculture college classes as well.

Several years into teaching, I realized that I was suffering from severe stress and burnout like so many other people do these days. After a heart attack and a stroke at the age of 30, I decided that I needed to rekindle my love for homesteading, but in a way that didn't feel overwhelming. I simplified how I ran my homestead and focused on what really mattered- spending quality time with my husband and kids.  I now share that same method of homesteading through my Garden. Farm. Thrive.

If you're looking for a healthier, fun lifestyle that will create a life you actually love, then click the button below and I'll see you inside!

Don't miss this exclusive chance to join the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy today!

Choose your plan below:

$67/month

MONTHLY OPTION

This is our cheapest option to join the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy. This package includes all of the benefits of joining the membership with a low monthly rate. Here's what's included:

​✅instant access to all courses and materials so you can start now

✅access to the community to connect with others to share ideas and get inspired

✅ongoing support and resources to make homesteading easy

​✅the confidence to start living the life you love

$670/year​

ANNUAL OPTION

This is our best value. Get all of the benefits of the monthly option, with some additional bonuses and two months inside the Academy for free! Here's what's included:

✅instant access to all courses and materials so you can start now

✅access to the community to connect with others to share ideas and get inspired

✅ongoing support and resources to make homesteading easy

✅the confidence to start living the life you love

✅a free surprise gift in the mail just for annual members

✅a FREE VIP ticket to the fall HomesteadHer Summit

✅two months free!

$67/month

MONTHLY OPTION

This is our cheapest option to join the Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy. This package includes all of the benefits of joining the membership with a low monthly rate. Here's what's included:

​✅instant access to all courses and materials so you can start now

✅access to the community to connect with others to share ideas and get inspired

✅ongoing support and resources to make homesteading easy

​✅the confidence to start living the life you love

$670/year​

ANNUAL OPTION

This is our best value. Get all of the benefits of the monthly option, with some additional bonuses and two months inside the Academy for free! Here's what's included:

instant access to all courses and materials so you can start now

✅access to the community to connect with others to share ideas and get inspired

✅ongoing support and resources to make homesteading easy

✅the confidence to start living the life you love


✅a free surprise gift in the mail just for annual members

✅a FREE VIP ticket to the fall HomesteadHer Summit

✅two months free!

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