In this episode, Tim and Sophie interview homestead veterans and close friends, John and Maggie Culver. They were homesteading before "homesteading was a thing" because they sought to be self-sufficient. By following regenerative farming practices for over 30 years, John and Maggie became well known in the community for being good stewards of their livestock and land. They are passionate about sharing and teaching others. This episode is a real treat as Tim and Sophie get a chance to sit down and ask them questions on how they got started and any advice they would give to new homesteaders to be successful. Maggie was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma a year ago and has been battling it through holistic practices. Although she maintains her spirits, she does need help paying for treatments. If you feel lead to contribute towards her efforts, please DONATE HERE.

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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 Eng talk about understanding what you are eating by learning how food is being marketed to us and un-learning what we were taught in schools about good food and health. We discuss the benefits of consuming raw dairy and how food is medicine for our bodies. If you're interested in watching their food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram, YouTube, Substack Newsletter, and their Website.

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In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng talk about their definition of The "New Rich," and what true wealth means to them after leaving the city, creating a lasting legacy for their children, and cultivating a mindset of abundance and gratitude. Listen in for practical tips on how to create a self-sufficient and fulfilling lifestyle through regenerative farming and homesteading.

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In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng discuss more lessons learned and tips to finding community. Listen in as they talk through why community is so important in homesteading, some examples of ways that having community can support homesteaders, and how community building differs in a homesteading context compared to living in a more urban environment.

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In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng walk you through what they have grown since June 2021 (hint: it's not just vegetables!), lessons learned, their steps to finding community, and announcing an exciting project that launches Fall 2023! 

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Tim Eng is our guest host on the Home Grown podcast this week. He is on-site at Shenandoah Valley at Polyface Farms with Joel Salatin, taking a deeper dive into sustainable farming and food production. This episode talks about animal husbandry, processing poultry, and rabbits on our own, designing the farmstead, how to cut down a tree, and developing farmstead water systems with ponds, pumping, pipes, and cisterns. Join Tim to hear his take on fast-tracking the learning curve to becoming a self-sustainable farmer and teaching the next generation to love and appreciate the freedom of being self-sufficient.

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We attended our first agriculture and health event at Polyface Farms: "Look Back, Take Charge, Move Forward: Live Disease-Free & Full of Energy by Applying Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World." Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough lead the charge to bring awareness and encourage us to take control of our lives. Join Sophia Eng for a candid conversation with her special guest who has been the driving force to self sufficiency and sustainability with our health and wellness.  

In this episode of Home Grown, our guest, Tim Eng, is a Realtor® and West Point grad on a mission to protect the American Dream and "Bring People Home". Tim discusses the trends he is seeing in the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. In the last year, the buying and selling motivations have been unique, including many of those looking to become more self-sufficient. Listen in to hear what Tim is seeing on the front lines.

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Our first episode of Home Grown will introduce you to the heart behind this podcast and a preview of what to expect. Thanks for listening, sharing and following Sophia Eng at sophiaeng.com.