By Tim Eng and Sophia Eng | Sprinkle With Soil
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In this episode of Call to Farms, Tim sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Josh Thomas, founder of The School of Traditional Skills and co-founder of Homesteading Family with his wife, Carolyn. Continuing the discussion on faith, food, and farming that began at this year's Modern Homesteading Conference, Tim and Josh dive deep into the journey that led the Thomas family to homesteading in their pursuit of the American Dream.
As one dad to another, Josh and Tim discuss the values of parenting on the homestead, sharing insights on how to instill a sense of value and purpose in children through even the smallest tasks. Josh also opens up about the challenges and rewards of balancing a small farm, multiple business ventures, and raising 11 children—all while staying grounded in faith and family.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the joys and struggles of homestead life, the importance of teaching the next generation, and the power of faith in navigating life’s complexities. Whether you're raising a family, running a business, or dreaming of starting a homestead, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and encouragement for your journey.Don’t miss this inspiring and practical conversation!
Learn more about The School of Traditional Skills and the courses they offer to jumpstart or enhance your homestead:
Be sure to check out Josh and Carolyn Thomas' Homesteading Family website to access core homesteading courses!
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Tim released his new Find Your Homestead video course!
Newly Released Nourishing Kimchi Recipes E-Book!
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 of Call to Farms, Sophie welcomes Sally Fallon Morell, the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and a champion of traditional nutrition. Sally has been at the forefront of the traditional foods movement for decades, and her groundbreaking cookbook, Nourishing Traditions, has sold over 600,000 copies, challenging conventional nutritional wisdom.
We'll dive into Sally’s journey, exploring how she discovered the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and what motivated her to establish the Weston A. Price Foundation. They discuss the vital role of traditional animal fats and raw milk in a healthy diet, and we’ll have a frank discussion about MSG—its effects, misconceptions, and its presence in both Asian cuisine and ultra-processed foods.
Sally will share practical tips for eating healthy in modern times, dispelling the myth that you need to be wealthy or own acres of land to feed your family nutrient-dense foods. She offers advice for working moms in the inner city and busy families on how to prepare nourishing meals on a budget and with limited time, emphasizing the importance of both parents sharing cooking responsibilities.
Finally, don’t miss the Wise Traditions Conference in Orlando from October 25-27, where both Sally and Sophie will be speaking along with other leaders in the traditional foods movement.
Join us for this wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from controversial animal fats and MSG to modern diets and practical tips for feeding your family nutrient-rich meals.
Be sure to check out the following links to learn more!
Sally Fallon Morell
The Weston A Price Foundation
2024 Wise Traditions Conference
Real Milk Campaign
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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!
Newly Released Nourishing Kimchi Recipes E-Book!
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 Sophia break down the latest trends in the housing market, with a focus on how recent events have impacted East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. They also dive into the ongoing hurricane relief efforts in the region, highlighting the resilience and response of communities.
Tim and Sophia reflect on their own homestead journey, sharing how the call to simplify, return to traditional farming practices, and prioritize family has shaped their past year. From Silicon Valley to the Appalachian foothills, their experience serves as a reminder to stay grounded and focus on what matters most: family and self-sufficiency.
If you feel led to help support Hurricane Helene's relief efforts, please reach out to our friend, Alicia Wornicov on her FaceBook page. She is helping to provide support to those in need in East Tennessee as well as in Western North Carolina. Thank you so much for your love and support!
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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 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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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 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.
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