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Call To Farms

Tim Eng and Sophia Eng | Sprinkle With Soil

The Call To Farms podcast is dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Tim and Sophia Eng are a military family, both born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and are self-taught first generation regenerative farmers who are building a homestead in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Their multi-generational family have been actively homesteading on a 5-acre piece of land. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for

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Episode 81: Off-Market Listings in Tennessee and...

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2025/12/22

In this episode, Tim and Sophie open the vault.They are sharing a curated selection of off-market homestead properties in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. These are land and homes that are not publicly listed and are being shared quietly with serious buyers who are looking to build a resilient life.This episode is for those who understand that the best homesteads are rarely found on Zillow. The most functional land often changes hands through relationships, timing, and local knowledge

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Episode 80: Debt Consolidation and Buying a Home in...

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2025/12/17

In this special midweek episode of The Call to Farms Podcast, Tim and Sophie sit down to share a timely December housing market update and the real conversations they are having every day with families across the country.This episode goes beyond headlines and rate talk. It pulls back the curtain on what is actually happening right now in lending, home buying, refinancing, and debt consolidation, especially for first time home buyers, veterans, and single income families feeling the pressure of

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Episode 79: Intention, Bread, and the Hungry Ghost...

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2025/12/15

What does it mean to devote your life to one thing and do it with care, humility, and soul?In this episode of The Call to Farms, Sophie sits down with Jonathan Stevens, baker and author of Hungry Ghost Bread, the award-winning book that is part recipe collection, part meditation, and part poetic devotion to sourdough. Jonathan is the founder of Hungry Ghost Bread in Northampton, Massachusetts, where for over two decades he has shaped hundreds of loaves by hand, fired a wood fueled oven daily, and

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Episode 78: 20 Years After West Point with Tim Eng...

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2025/12/08

In this powerful continuation of Tim’s return to West Point, he takes listeners deeper into the halls, fields, and memories that shaped him as a young cadet. Revisiting these places twenty years later opened up a surprising reflection on purpose, identity, and calling.Walk with Tim through Bradley Barracks, the new library, and the charged atmosphere of a Corps football game. Follow him into Arvin Gym, where the echoes of the IOCT and the sharp chlorine drifting from Crandall Pool brought back the

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Episode 77: Sea Minerals, Soil Health and Real Food...

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2025/12/01

Is the salt in your kitchen actually nourishing your body, or quietly doing damage?In this episode, Sophia interviews Michael Sileck, Chief Mineral Officer at Baja Gold Salt Company and Sea-90 Ocean Minerals, to uncover the truth about salt. From lead testing and mineral reports to microplastics and modern processing, this conversation cuts through fear and misinformation with science and clarity.You will learn why table salt is not real food, how mineral rich sea salt is harvested, how to read lab

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01:50:22

20 Years After West Point with Tim Eng (Part 1): Why...

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2025/11/12

When Tim Eng, a West Point graduate, Iraq veteran, and now “The Homesteading Agent,” returned to the U.S. Military Academy for his 20-year reunion, he thought it would be just another family trip. But standing once again on those storied gray grounds, watching the cadets march in precision, something deeper began to unfold.In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Call to Farms, Tim and his wife, Sophia, open up about how West Point shaped him—the discipline, the grit, the scars, and the

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Episode 75: October Housing Market & Homestead Update

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2025/10/30

As the seasons shift, so does the pace of life on the homestead and in the housing market. In this end-of-October update, we’re talking about what it means to slow down with purpose: harvesting the last of our livestock, drying up our dairy cows, and using this season of rest to rebuild and improve our infrastructure for the year ahead.On the housing front, don’t miss this window. You have just 2 days left (until October 31st) to reach out to Sophie for an especially low interest rate if you’ve

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Episode 74: Fed Rate Drop, Housing Market Shift & Our...

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2025/10/02

As September closes and October begins, Sophia and Tim dive into the latest housing market shifts. With Jerome Powell’s recent message hinting at a slight lowering of the Fed rate, the market has seen a surprising pickup in activity. More buyers are stepping out, referrals are increasing for Tim, and while housing inventory remains tight and prices continue to soften, offers are finally flowing again. They break down what this means for families navigating real estate in today’s environment.On the

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Episode 73: Why Families Are Turning to Fermented Cod...

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2025/08/26

Have you ever wondered why fermented cod liver oil has been called one of the most powerful ancestral foods for families? In this episode of Call to Farms, we sit down with Addie Bartlett, CEO of Green Pasture Products, to uncover the story behind this age-old superfood and why it’s making a modern comeback.Addie shares her personal journey into the world of nutrient-dense foods, the inspiration behind Green Pasture, and how fermentation preserves the vital vitamins that support gut health,

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Episode 72: Downsizing Gone Wrong!

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2025/08/18

What happens when downsizing your herd turns into upsizing your farm family? In this episode of the Call to Farms podcast, Tim (The Homesteading Agent) and Sophie (author of The Nourishing Asian Kitchen) share their August homesteading update—complete with surprise dairy cows, lessons learned from raising meat birds in Tennessee, and the challenges (and blessings) of saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities.We also dive deep into:Why downsizing doesn’t always mean doing less—and how to choose what’s

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From Bay Area to 70 Acres: Why We’re All-In on Land,...

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2025/07/25

In this jam-packed milestone episode, Tim (The Homesteading Agent) and Sophia (The Homesteading Lender) share their July housing market update and a deeply personal behind-the-scenes look at how they went from a Bay Area quarter-acre to managing over 70 acres of regenerative land in East Tennessee.You’ll hear:🌾 Why now is the time to buy — especially for homesteaders and first-time buyers📉 What’s really going on with interest rates, inflation, and the Fed🏠 The true story behind pocket listings,

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Episode 70: From Dairy to Dirt to Divine Skincare...

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2025/07/11

In this episode, we sit down with Charles Mayfield — father, bestselling author, regenerative farmer, and founder of Farrow Skincare — to trace his journey from Mayfield Dairy roots to launching a land-based skincare company built on lard and healing.Charles shares how his upbringing on the family dairy instilled a powerful work ethic and how his hands-on experience at Polyface Farms with Joel Salatin sparked his passion for regenerative agriculture. He went on to found Mayfield Pastures, raising

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Episode 69: June Housing Market SHOCK and What It...

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2025/06/20

In this power-packed episode of the Call to Farms podcast, Tim Eng—aka The Homesteading Agent—and his wife Sophie, author of The Nourishing Asian Kitchen, break down the state of the U.S. housing market as of June 2025—and what it means for homesteaders and families alike.📈 Is the market cooling… or just on pause?🏡 What’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, and why aren’t buyers moving?🌱 How does homestead-ready land compare to residential real estate right now?We dive into:Why

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Episode 68: Too late or just in time? May Housing...

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2025/05/30

In this episode of Call to Farms, join Sophie and Tim as they break down the housing market for May — both in their East Tennessee region and across the country. There's been an uptick in buyers looking to homestead, but it's a tale of two camps: those who sat on the sidelines too long and are now feeling priced out, and those who have the funds but little preparation, looking to homesteading as a fast-track solution to growing economic uncertainty.We unpack what this means for sellers, what

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Episode 67: From Silicon Valley to Southern Soil

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2025/05/09

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, we sit down with our good friend Ilia Jackson of Mini Mint Farms to hear her incredible journey from fast-paced Silicon Valley life to full-time trailer living—and ultimately settling into a thriving homestead in Middle Tennessee.Ilia shares how she and her family navigated the search for the right land, built a beautiful barndominium from the ground up, and dove headfirst into raising mini Jersey cows. As a true Jill-of-all-trades

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Episode 66: Melissa K. Norris on Living Handmade

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2025/05/03

In this inspiring episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, we sit down with Melissa K. Norris—homesteader, author, and beloved voice in the homesteading community—to talk about her brand-new book Home and Handmade. Melissa shares the heart behind her latest work, her personal journey from generational homesteader to modern-day teacher and mentor, and even answers a fun listener question about her favorite homesteading chore (you might be surprised!).Whether you're just getting started or have been

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Episode 65: Grief, Gratitude, and the Journey to...

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2025/04/15

This week’s episode is a little different, and deeply personal.While traveling back to Cali for the funeral of her favorite uncle, Sophie recorded this solo episode to honor his memory and share the powerful influence he had on her life. From childhood moments that shaped her resilience to the values that led her and Tim to pursue homesteading, Sophie opens up in a way that’s raw, heartfelt, and full of gratitude.And to answer your question before it even comes up - no, Tim did not smuggle a gun in

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Episode 64: Make This Your Sign, The Housing Market...

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2025/04/15

Hey Friends, welcome back to Call to Farms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a major shift we’ve seen in just the last month in the housing market—and how it’s being shaped by global events and national economic turbulence.Tariffs just rocked the economy. The stock market’s been swinging like crazy. And if you’ve been feeling that uncertainty in your gut—whether you’re a buyer, seller, or homesteader—you’re not alone.What we cover in this episode:What changed in the housing market from March to

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Episode 63: Who’s Buying Homesteads in East...

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2025/03/21

In this episode, Tim and Sophie dig into the latest housing market trends as of March 2025 and share real insights into what their buyers are looking for. Sophie, who comes from the fast-paced tech world of Silicon Valley, brings her love for data to the table—breaking down trends and buyer behavior in a way that's both informative and encouraging.They also share some real-life stories from their clients: families, veterans, off-grid dreamers, and folks just starting their homesteading journey

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Episode 62: Surviving War & Revolution (Mom's Story...

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2025/03/18

In the final installment of our three-part series featuring Sophia's mother's extraordinary journey, we witness her resilience as she plants roots in American soil. After escaping Vietnam during the Fall of Saigon and navigating the challenges of refugee life, Mom faces her next great adventure—building a life in a completely foreign culture.Join Tim "The Homesteading Realtor" and Sophia "The Homesteading Lender" as they guide listeners through Mom's captivating stories of adaptation and

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