As homesteaders, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of self-sufficiency. However, the practice of building community is one of the most old-fashioned skills we can cultivate.In this podcast episode, I'm honored to be joined by Norm Van Eeden Petersman from Strong Towns, a nonprofit dedicated to building community. If you're looking for a roadmap to reviving a town or bolstering other types of community, you will LOVE this episode.Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Learn more about Norm Van Eeden Petersman and Strong Towns here: https://www.strongtowns.org/ Are you ready to activate the Strong Towns movement where you live? Learn more here: https://www.strongtowns.org/local4 Ways to get started building strong towns: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2017/9/7/6-ways-to-start-building-strong-townsWant to Build Community on Your Street? Just Hit 'Print': https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2022/8/22/want-to-build-community-on-your-street-just-hit-printCan we please stop fighting about gardens? https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2022/3/14/can-we-please-stop-fighting-about-gardensWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!