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- 6 days ago43 min
Episode 92: What Every Veteran Should Know About the VA Loan
If you served our country, you earned this benefit, and it may be one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to veterans today.In this episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, Tim and Sophia Eng break down the truth about the VA loan, why it is often misunderstood, and how veterans can use it to purchase a home with 0% down, lower interest rates, no PMI, and even build on land using the VA One-Time Close Construction Loan.As a veteran, REALTOR®, and military family, Tim and Sophia share real stories from helping veterans purchase homes in some of the most competitive markets in the country, from the San Francisco Bay Area to rural homesteads across America.They cover:• Common myths about VA loans• How veterans can compete against cash offers• VA loan benefits most people do not know about• Using your VA entitlement more than once• Buying multi-unit properties with a VA loan• VA assumable loans• VA IRRRL refinance options• VA construction loans for land and home builds• Why choosing the right lender and realtor matters• How military families can build long-term stability and cash flow through real estateWhether you are active duty, transitioning out of the military, retired, or a disabled veteran, this episode is designed to help you better understand the benefits you earned through your service.This conversation is about more than mortgages. It is about legacy, freedom, stability, and bringing families home.If this episode helped you, please share it with a veteran or military family who needs to hear it.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Secure your copy of our forthcoming book, The Nourishing Asian Homestead.Want some more resources to jumpstart your homestead? Join our Call to Farms Community.Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereTune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
Episode 91: The Art of Clabber with Katya Luniova
What if milk was never the problem?In this episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, Sophia sits down with Katya Luniova to explore a forgotten tradition that challenges everything we’ve been taught about dairy.Most of us grew up hearing that milk is hard to digest, inflammatory, or even harmful. But Katya offers a radically different perspective. The issue isn’t milk itself—it’s what we’ve done to it.Together, they dive into the ancient practice of clabbering: simply allowing raw milk to ferment naturally on the counter. No additives. No special tools. Just time. What results is a deeply nourishing, probiotic-rich food that traditional cultures relied on for generations.In this conversation, you’ll discover:- What clabber actually is and why it’s considered the “original” fermented dairy- Why so many people today struggle with dairy—and how fermentation changes everything- The connection between clabber, yogurt, kefir, and other cultured foods- How ancestral cultures (from Eastern Europe to Asia) viewed food as something sacred, not disposable- Practical ways to use every part of milk—from cream to whey—in a sustainable, nourishing waySophia also shares her own journey from avoiding dairy to running a micro-dairy on her Tennessee homestead—and how fermentation has transformed the way her family nourishes themselves.This episode is an invitation to rethink modern food systems, reconnect with ancestral wisdom, and rediscover how simple practices can radically improve gut health and resilience.If you’ve ever questioned what’s really happening to your food—or you’re ready to bring your kitchen back to life—this conversation will open a door you didn’t know existed.If you purchase a Slavic Beauty cream separator and use the code: CALLTOFARMS, you receive a free book!Join our One Day in-person KNF intensive Kitchen course being held on Sunday, May 31st in Johnson City, TN where we will discover Korean Natural Farming together! Click here for more info.Secure your copy of our forthcoming book, The Nourishing Asian Homestead.Want some more resources to jumpstart your homestead? Join our Call to Farms Community.Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereTune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Episode 90: What You May Not Know About Soil, Health and Food with David Stelzer of Azure Standard
What if the food you trust the most is not actually nourishing you?Not because it is fake, but because something essential has been lost long before it ever reaches your table.In this episode of Call to Farms, we sit down with David Stelzer of Azure Standard, one of the largest independent distributors of organic and regenerative foods in the country, to talk about what is really happening behind the labels.We go beyond the surface conversation of “organic” and into the deeper questions many families are starting to ask.Can you truly trust the modern food system, even when it is labeled clean?What does it take to source food with integrity at scale?How do soil health, farming practices, and distribution decisions impact your family’s health?What does it actually look like to rebuild a parallel food system rooted in stewardship instead of profit?This conversation is not just about food. It is about responsibility, systems, and reclaiming your role in how your family eats and lives.If you have ever stood in a grocery aisle wondering if organic is enough, this episode will challenge how you think about nourishment from the ground up.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Be sure to check out Azure Standard to see if there is a drop near you! Click HereBe sure to join us at our April Home Buying Webinar on Thursday, April 30th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET - Register for Free Here!Join our One Day in-person KNF intensive Kitchen course being held on Sunday, May 31st in Johnson City, TN where we will discover Korean Natural Farming together! Click here for more info.Secure your copy of our forthcoming book, The Nourishing Asian Homestead.Want some more resources to jumpstart your homestead? Join our Call to Farms Community.Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereTune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- 4 weeks ago44 min
Episode 89: The Spring Shift in Housing, Fuel, and Food Right Now
After 8 weeks off the mic, we’re back and a lot has changed.This episode was recorded just a week and a half ago and already the landscape is shifting again. Mortgage rates have started to improve. The Strait of Hormuz opened, then closed again. Fuel prices, fertilizer, and food systems are all moving fast.In this conversation, we break down what we are seeing in real time across real estate, lending, and on the ground with families making moves across the country.We talk about:What is actually happening in the housing market right now and why this spring feels differentWhy global events like the Strait of Hormuz matter more than people realizeThe ripple effect on fertilizer, food supply, and what that means later this yearWhat we have been doing on our own homestead after stepping back for the past 8 weeksWhat you should be doing right now if you are buying, holding, or preparingWe are not sharing this from theory. We are seeing it play out across clients in all 50 states and on our own land.If you have been waiting, this episode will give you clarity on what is changing and what to pay attention to next.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Be sure to join us at our April Home Buying Webinar on Thursday, April 30th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET - Register for Free Here!Join our One Day in-person KNF intensive Kitchen course being held on Sunday, May 31st in Johnson City, TN where we will discover Korean Natural Farming together! Click here for more info.Secure your copy of our forthcoming book, The Nourishing Asian Homestead.Want some more resources to jumpstart your homestead? Join our Call to Farms Community.Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereTune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- Feb 16, 202632 min
Episode 88: Beef vs Dairy Cows with Janelle Anderson
There is a difference between liking the idea of homesteading and living a life where animals depend on you every single day.In this episode of Call to Farms, Sophia Eng sits down with Janelle Anderson of Haven Farmstead for an honest conversation about what livestock stewardship truly requires beyond the highlight reel.Janelle shares her experience moving from beef cattle to dairy cows and explains why feeding animals well is a daily responsibility, not a convenience. They discuss how nutrition affects milk quality, why soil health matters, and the most common mistakes new homesteaders make when bringing home a family milk cow.This conversation also explores mentorship, why online advice can be misleading, and how caring for animals builds discipline, consistency, and humility in the farmer.Answering the call to farms is not a one-time decision. It is something you recommit to season after season.If you have ever wondered what this life actually asks of you, this episode offers practical insight, quiet wisdom, and a realistic look at farm life.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Be sure to follow Janelle!Janelle Anderson InstagramJanelle Anderson FaceBookThe Haven Farmstead WebsiteHave questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Get your Tickets Here to the Seeking Whole Health Conference on April 16-18 in Wooster, OH .Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereCheck out our Call to Farms Community where you have access to farm and cooking courses along with direct access to us as you build out your homestead! Join HereTune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- Feb 10, 202651 min
Episode 87: You Don’t Have to Wait for Retirement to Start Homesteading
What if you did not have to wait until retirement to live the life you want. What if homesteading did not mean quitting your job, going off grid, or putting your dreams on hold until your kids are grown.In this episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, Tim and Sophia share how they are building a meaningful life now through modern homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and shared family responsibility. They talk honestly about why waiting for “someday” is a myth, how the events of 2020 reshaped their priorities, and why small, intentional steps matter more than perfect timing.You will hear how homesteading can start anywhere, from a condo to a quarter acre, how to involve children as capable contributors rather than burdens, and why modern homesteading is not about suffering or doing everything yourself. They break down what hybrid living really looks like, balancing career, income, technology, land, and resilience without burnout.This episode also dives into building community from scratch, especially for introverts, redefining education as preparation for real life, and giving yourself permission to start before everything feels ready.If you have been quietly dreaming of a different way of living but feel stuck by finances, age, family stage, or fear of getting it wrong, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take the next step right where you are.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Get your Tickets Here to the Seeking Whole Health Conference on April 16-18 in Wooster, OH .Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereCheck out our Call to Farms Community where you have access to farm and cooking courses along with direct access to us as you build out your homestead! Join HereAre you a veteran or active duty service member looking to make a move? Join our live VA Home Buying workshop to understand how to make the most of your VA loan. Register HereDon't miss out on another off-market listing! Be sure to sign up here.Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- Feb 3, 202636 min
Episode 86: Winter Storms, Interest Rates, and the 2026 Housing Market Update
Winter storms, market shifts, and major decisions all collided at once, and this episode is a reminder that homesteading is about preparation, adaptability, and stewardship when life feels uncertain.In this episode of the Call to Farms Podcast, Tim and Sophia Eng share how they prepared their homestead for extreme cold, ice storms, and a bomb cyclone, along with lessons learned after moving from California to Tennessee. They also break down what is happening in the housing market, including interest rates, the Federal Reserve’s latest decisions, and what recent leadership changes could mean for homeowners, buyers, and land seekers.You will hear practical insight on homestead readiness, land and buyer activity, using home equity wisely, and why physical assets like land continue to matter. The episode also includes updates on upcoming books, workshops, and speaking events.If you are navigating uncertainty or considering your next move toward land or homeownership, this conversation offers clarity and perspective.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Have questions on buying or selling real estate? Reach out to Tim directly here!Get your Tickets Here to the Seeking Whole Health Conference on April 16-18 in Wooster, OH .Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit held on May 15-16 in Watford City, ND.Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 26-27.Join Tim and Sophia at the Chelsea Green Food & Farming Convergence at Polyface Farms on September 25-26, 2026.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereCheck out our Call to Farms Community where you have access to farm and cooking courses along with direct access to us as you build out your homestead! Join HereAre you a veteran or active duty service member looking to make a move? Join our live VA Home Buying workshop to understand how to make the most of your VA loan. Register HereDon't miss out on another off-market listing! Be sure to sign up here.Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
- Jan 26, 202626 min
Episode 85: Regenerative Homesteading in North Dakota with Daniel Stenberg
Most people assume regenerative farming and homesteading cannot work in places where winter lasts half the year and conventional agriculture dominates the landscape.In this episode of The Call to Farms Podcast, Tim and Sophia Eng sit down with Daniel Stenberg, founder of the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit, to challenge that assumption and explore what is actually happening on the ground in North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains.Daniel grew up on land originally homesteaded by his great grandparents in the early 1900s, one of the last regions settled under the Homestead Act due to its harsh conditions. After spending years away, he returned home with a renewed vision of reconnecting people to land, food, and community in a place most have written off as too hard.This conversation explores:The real tension between conventional agriculture and regenerative practices in the DakotasWhy farmers markets became the spark for a larger homesteading movementWhat homesteading looks like with a 100 day growing seasonHow newcomers, young families, and returning locals are reshaping rural communitiesThe role of grit, adaptation, and knowing when to pivotWhy local, regional events matter for resilient food systemsThe vision behind launching the first Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit in North DakotaRather than selling a lifestyle fantasy, this episode focuses on reality. Short growing seasons, challenging soil, and the deep fulfillment that comes from producing food, stewarding land, and rebuilding local networks anyway.If you have ever wondered whether regenerative homesteading can work anywhere, especially in hard places, this conversation will expand your perspective.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Click Here to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit, early bird tickets, and event details.Join our waitlist for our 2026 Homesteaders United Conference, which will be hosted on our property in East Tennessee. Sign Up HereCheck out our Call to Farms Community where you have access to farm and cooking courses along with direct access to us as you build out your homestead! Join HereAre you a veteran or active duty service member looking to make a move? Join our live VA Home Buying workshop to understand how to make the most of your VA loan. Register HereDon't miss out on another off-market listing! Be sure to sign up here.Get your copy of Becoming Your Own Banker and be sure to bring your questions to our live workshop!Interested in learning more about protecting and securing your homestead and family? Join our live, online workshop on Thursday, January 29th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST.Tune in now and join the Call to Farms! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!
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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 others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.
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