Off Grid Living Lecture and Speaking | Researching Land and Building Practical Homestead Systems

I occasionally speak with organizations, schools, and events about off grid living, land research, and practical homestead systems.

My work focuses on one simple idea.

More structure. Less pressure.

Instead of shortcuts or hype, I teach people how to research land carefully, understand county level rules, and build realistic systems over time.

This approach is based on years of real off grid living, building practical infrastructure on rural land, and developing tools that help people research counties and property rules before they buy land.

Topics I Speak About

• Researching land at the county level before you buy
• Why county rules matter more than state level assumptions
• Common mistakes new landowners make when starting off grid
• Practical system planning for shelter, water, food, power, and income
• Building a homestead gradually without unnecessary pressure
• How to use real county resources like zoning offices, GIS maps, and permitting departments

The talk is designed to give people a clear framework for making thoughtful decisions about rural land and off grid living.

Who These Talks Are For

• Universities and extension programs
• Sustainability and environmental groups
• Homesteading and preparedness events
• Land investors and rural real estate groups
• Community organizations interested in resilient living

Most talks are approximately 45 to 60 minutes with time for questions.

About My Work

I run the Frugal Off Grid website, where I publish educational resources about off grid living and rural land research.

Projects include:

• A nationwide Off Grid County Directory with links to zoning offices, GIS parcel maps, and county resources
• A land locator tool designed to help people find rural land
• A water planning calculator for off grid systems
• A growing library of practical homestead education

My goal is simple. Help people slow down, research carefully, and build sustainable systems over time.

Speaking Availability

Speaking engagements are considered selectively and must align with the educational nature of the work.

Most talks are delivered remotely.

For speaking inquiries, please use the contact form below:

Please include information about your organization, the event, and the expected audience.

Interviews and Documentary Features

These interviews explore the systems-based approach behind frugal off-grid living. They discuss practical homestead design, long-term sustainability, and the framework of shelter, water, food, power, and income that guides the Frugal Off Grid project.