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    How, some may ask, can an institute hope to contribute to creating a culture? An institute seems so formal and lifeless, while a culture is a living thing. Let us explain. The word institution originally meant “a summary of principles,” and its root meaning is “to cause to stand in or towards” something, and we do want to “cause” something−even certain “principles”−”to stand.” But, again, we are more than an institution, we are a a people . . .
Homestead & Garden

Learn to grow nutritious sustenance for you and your family. Our farmers and gardeners will share with you from their years of experience.

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Kitchen & Homemaking

In our classes on soap making, bread baking, cheese making and canning and food preservation, you will learn a number of skills that are essential for the sustainable family and homestead.

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Traditional Crafts

We offer an extensive range of hands-on workshops, classes and seminars. You can learn traditional crafts while making fine hand-crafted items yourself and gaining skills that you can pass on to your children and grandchildren.

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What is the Ploughshare?

How, some may ask, can an institute hope to contribute to creating a culture? An institute seems so formal and lifeless, while a culture is a living thing. Let us explain. The word institution originally meant “a summary of principles,” and its root meaning is “to cause to stand in or towards” something, and we do want to “cause” something—even certain “principles”—”to stand.” But, again, we are more than an institution, we are a people. Read More

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