What happens when you leave city life behind in search of a more meaningful connection to your food, your land, and your community? Mary sits down with Tim and Sophia Eng of Call to Farms in Tennessee to catch up on everything that has changed since their last conversation in 2024.

Tim and Sophia share their journey from California to Tennessee, including the unexpected experiences that led them to a growing homestead, dairy farming, and a wonderful community of like-minded neighbors. They talk about the realities of homesteading, the importance of learning from others, raising children with practical skills, and finding a balance between hard work and enjoying the lifestyle.

Sophia also shares the inspiration behind her books, including The Nourishing Asian Homestead, and explains how traditional Asian farming and food practices can help us reduce waste, make better use of what we have, and grow nourishing food for our families.

We also talk about the importance of passing knowledge to the next generation, the realities of farm life that social media doesn't always show, and why finding your people can make all the difference.

Tim and Sophia have created Call to Farms as a place for homesteaders, aspiring homesteaders, and anyone interested in a more connected way of living to find information, encouragement, and community.

In this episode:

• Tim and Sophia's move from California to Tennessee

• Finding community and building relationships with neighbors

• Growing from a small homestead into a larger farming operation

• Raising children with responsibility, resilience, and practical skills

• The inspiration behind The Nourishing Asian Homestead

• Korean natural farming, composting, and making the most of what you have

• Food as nourishment, healing, and love

• The realities of farm life, including the difficult days

• Creating a community where homesteaders can learn and connect

Find Tim and Sophia:

• Website and community: Call to Farms

• Books: Available through Call to Farms and Chelsea Green Publishing

• Homesteading real estate: Homesteading Agent

• Family blog: Sprinkle with Soil

Sometimes the best thing we can grow on a homestead isn't food. It's community, relationships, and a willingness to learn from one another.

This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company.

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