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The Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit will be a dynamic and enriching two-day event where self-sufficiency enthusiasts and newcomers alike gather and explore the art of sustainable living. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect people through the exchange of knowledge and skills in self-sufficiency, soil health, food production and preservation, conservation, community building, healthy living and traditional skills.
With speakers such as Justin & Rebekah Rhodes and Tim & Sophia Eng, hands-on demonstrations, engaging informational talks, and a wide variety of exhibitors, attendees will have the chance to gain skills and insights into cultivating a self-sufficient lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or simply curious about sustainable practices, this summit promises to connect attendees with ways to build sustainable, resilient, and thriving lives.
Justin and Rebekah Rhodes are passionate homesteaders, educators, and YouTube creators who have inspired millions to embrace a more self-sufficient and intentional way of life. They share practical skills, honest stories, and innovative approaches to growing food, raising animals, and building community—all while raising their five children on the land. Known for their warmth, humor, and down-to-earth teaching style, the Rhodes embody the belief that anyone, anywhere, can take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle. Their journey, from beginners to seasoned homesteaders, offers both encouragement and actionable know-how for people at every stage of the homesteading path.
Tim & Sophia Eng — once rooted in Silicon Valley, this inspiring couple answered a daring “Call to Farms,” stepping away from city life to build a regenerative homestead. Tim Eng, a West Point Army combat veteran turned real estate specialist—known as “The Homesteading Agent”—guides families in finding and securing land to launch resilient, self-sufficient lifestyles. Sophia Eng, author and seasoned growth-marketing entrepreneur, brings ancestral Asian food traditions and hands-on education to their multigenerational farm. Together, they host the Call to Farms podcast, where they empower others to reclaim wellness, and thrive through rooted community, ancestral skills, and sustainable living.
Our area has over 800 hotel rooms—from national chains to family-owned, as well as camping at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, National Grasslands, or right on site at the McKenzie County Ag Expo!
Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit is sponsored by the nonprofit McKenzie County Ag Expo Foundation and is being managed by a committee composed of: Daniel Stenberg, Ryan Odenbach, Rebekah Engebretson, Renae Mogen, and Kylee Roff.
Extend your trip by checking out a variety of nearby options.
