Background: Rory Groves is a technology consultant and founder of multiple software businesses. Several years ago, he moved his family from the city to the country to begin the journey toward a more durable way of life. Rory and his wife, Becca, now reside in southern Minnesota where they farm, raise livestock, host workshops, and homeschool their five children.

He is author of the book Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time (Front Porch Republic).

Connect with Rory at The Grovestead, and on Facebook and Instagram.