By Tim Eng and Sophia Eng | Sprinkle With Soil
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In this engaging episode, we sit down with our friends Shawn and Beth Dougherty, veteran homesteaders who have been farming together since the 1980s. For the past 20 years, they’ve been cultivating their 27-acre farm in eastern Ohio—land officially deemed “not suitable for agriculture.” Despite the odds, Shawn and Beth have transformed this landscape into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem using sunlight, rainfall, and intensive grazing as their primary inputs. Their farm supports dairy and beef cows, sheep, farm-fed hogs, and poultry, producing nearly all their food and feed on-site.
Learn more about Shawn and Beth on their website or find them speaking at a Homesteading Conference or Festival near you.
Purchase their book, The Independent Farmstead.
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Tim released his new Find Your Homestead video course!
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Sophia sits down with Robyn Jackson, founder of the Milkmaid Society, an inspiring online community for homesteaders passionate about dairy. Robyn shares her journey from raising dairy cows on her Canadian farm to mastering the traditional art of clabber cheesemaking. With her upcoming book Homestead Cheesemaking set to release in Spring 2025, Robyn is on a mission to teach others how to craft fresh, natural cheese right from the homestead. Tune in to learn the secrets of making your own cheese and discover the health benefits that come with it!
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Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
Tim released his new Find Your Homestead video course!
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this quick "car chats" episode, Tim and Sophie discuss the state of the current housing market and why you should not wait on the sidelines. The interest rates are trending down with the Feds promising to lower them further, and a mass movement of buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines are entering the market now.
Together, we've experienced these rollercoaster markets but real estate remains one of the more stable investments to hedge your bets on. We continue to actively help our clients sell and purchase their homes. In fact, we have three ideal homestead properties currently listed in East Tennessee for anyone desiring homestead living and seeking an easy transition from city living. Be sure to check out Homesteadingrealtor.com for more info!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings! Check out Tim's video course on "Finding Your Homestead".
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Tim and Sophie discuss the state of the current housing market and why you should not wait on the sidelines. The interest rates are trending down with the Feds promising to lower them further. Many buyers seem to be waiting for the rates to drop further or for the Presidential Election to occur, but regardless of whether you are an investor, first time homebuyer, etc. it's an opportune time to find your ideal property or homestead and make that purchase now.
Together, we've experienced these rollercoaster markets but real estate remains one of the more stable investments to hedge your bets on. We continue to actively help our clients sell and purchase their homes. In fact, we have three ideal homestead properties currently listed in East Tennessee for anyone desiring homestead living and seeking an easy transition from city living. Be sure to check out Homesteadingrealtor.com for more info!
Homesteading is meant to be done in a community. This is why we teamed up with two other notable families to create the Homesteaders United Jamboree this Aug 29-31 in Asheville, NC. There is still time to get your tickets and we are now offering Single Day Tickets due to overwhelming demand.
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings! I will be releasing my video course on "How to Search for Property to Build Your Homestead" in August.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Tim and Sophie interview Adam and Leslie Martin of Bee Kept to hear their story on why and how they answered the call to farms in moving from CA to TN. Leslie left a career as a licensed professional engineer and Adam was a former fireman and surveyor who gave up their careers to homestead. Today, they live on a thriving homestead with both dairy and beef cattle, chickens and bees. Adam is known for his natural and sustainable bee keeping methods who instructed on School of Traditional Skills and is publishing his book, Bee Kept with Wild and Free Honey Bees. Adam offers mentorship in beekeeping and loves to teach classes to introduce others on his love for natural beekeeping. Tune in to hear their story.
Learn more about Adam and Leslie:
Be sure to check out their Beekeeping classes and Pre-Order Adam's book: Bee Kept with Wild and Free Honey Bees.
Also, be sure to secure your tickets to The Homesteaders United Jamboree happening on AUG 29-31 in Fletcher, NC!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Sophie interviews Tim on how he answered the call to farms. Growing up as a second generation, Asian American and the eldest of two sons, Tim felt the pressures of having to perform and meet his parents' high expectations. This mindset of obedience, and failure not being an option, would help him succeed at West Point, making him the most unlikely candidate to ever question authority. Tune in to his journey on how he overcame the indoctrination but was able to use the skills and experiences he learned from West Point combined with his values to become the Homesteading Realtor. Today, Tim has made it his mission to empower others to purchase property and grow their own food. Tim and Sophie give an update on the latest happenings which include Sophie's recent book tour in California as well as a housing market update. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Also, be sure to secure your tickets to The Homesteaders United Jamboree happening on AUG 29-31 in Fletcher, NC!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Tim and Sophie interview Chef James Barry, founder and owner of Pluck! Chef James discusses his culinary journey which began as a private chef for Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler and George Clooney to name a few. Instead of adapting his cooking to particular diets, he opened up his clients' palates to enjoying nourishing, whole foods using animal fats and butter. Chef James loves to think outside the box and is fascinated with how we as humans can make changes to improve health by making minor daily shifts in how we eat to retrain our brain to slow down as we eat so that we can enjoy the meal and allow our body the time to digest. He is a believer of listening to our bodies and being in tune with what we eat and knowing where it comes from. Chef James dispels the myth that you have to eat organic and grass fed all the time. Instead, he places more emphasis on intentional eating and putting in positive energy to what we eat. This led him to creating his company Pluck which is a quick and easy way to introduce your loved ones to organ based foods by sprinkling it on your foods as a seasoning. Tune in to this fascinating discussion as we go beyond gourmet dishes and mainstream diets to discover what it takes to eat intentionally and be healthier.
Be sure to check out Pluck and get some of this delicious organ based seasoning for yourself and your loved ones. We personally enjoy it on our popcorn! Use code: SPRINKLE to save 15% on your order.
Follow James Barry here:
Chef James Barry Instagram
Pluck Instagram
Pluck Facebook Page
Also, be sure to secure your tickets to The Homesteaders United Jamboree happening on AUG 29-31 in Fletcher, NC!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Tim and Sophie sit down with Karson Rippstein, a passionate advocate for soil health and cattle farming from Redmond. Karson's journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing sustainable practices. Raised in the world of conventional farming and initially selling commercial agriculture sprays, Karson's path took an inspiring turn when he made the shift to regenerative farming and joined the team at Redmond. Prepare to be captivated as Karson shares his story, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that accompanied his transition from conventional to regenerative methods. His experiences offer a compelling example of how even those deeply rooted in conventional farming practices can embrace a more sustainable and holistic approach. In this discussion, we delve into the fascinating concept of leveraging federal and state lands as a small farmer. Karson reveals how this innovative approach can provide access to thousands of acres for cattle raising without the need for outright land ownership. This viable alternative opens up exciting possibilities for those aspiring to venture into regenerative agriculture, even with limited resources. Karson's insights and expertise will leave you inspired and equipped with practical knowledge to implement on your own homestead, farm, or kitchen. Tune in now to this great interview!
For more info on Karson, be sure to check out his YouTube Channel: The Ripp Ranch
Save 15% on Redmond Products by using our discount code: GOODSOIL
Also, be sure to secure your tickets to The Homesteaders United Jamboree happening on AUG 29-31 in Fletcher, NC!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this episode, Sophie interviews Mary Bryant Shrader, the best selling author of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook and has a YouTube channel, Mary's Nest where she teaches traditional cooking to over 1M subscribers. Mary was raised by parents who grew up in the Great Depression era and farmed with zero waste. She goes into detail about her food journey and how she returned to her roots which shares many similarities to Sophie's story in that they were both inspired by Sally Fallon Morell's book, Nourishing Traditions. A neat fact is that both Sophie and Mary share an affinity towards Vietnamese food and culture. Mary's passion towards helping others with grace exudes from this interview so you don't want to miss it!
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
In this bonus episode, Tim and Sophie announce that they are launching a Homesteading Conference in 2024 with Mike and Lacie Dickson, "The Fit Farmer" and Billy and Michelle Bond, "PermaPastures Farm." It is called the Homesteaders United Jamboree which will be held Aug 29-31 in Fletcher, NC. This conference will be centered on building community with great food, music, and company as we share our knowledge with one another. Tim and Sophie also provide a housing market update as they've helped a couple of their clients in the past week get under contract on homesteading properties. On the farm, Tim has been busy with adding more cross fencing to create more paddocks for their cattle and the both of them are raising their second batch of meat birds. Join Tim and Sophie on their impromptu episode.
Be sure to secure your Early Bird Tickets to The Homesteaders United Jamboree!
Interested in applying to the Women In Growth Mastermind?
Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Enroll in the newly released Pho Masterclass!
Looking for a Homestead Realtor?
Order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook!
If you're interested in watching Tim and Sophie's food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.
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