Call To Farms

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 different
Why global events like the Strait of Hormuz matter more than people realize
The ripple effect on fertilizer, food supply, and what that means later this year
What we have been doing on our own homestead after stepping back for the past 8 weeks
What you should be doing right now if you are buying, holding, or preparing
We 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.
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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.

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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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.
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The Haven Farmstead Website

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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check 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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.

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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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check 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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠

Are 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 Here⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.
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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 Here⁠⁠⁠

Check 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 Here⁠⁠⁠

Are 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 Here⁠⁠⁠

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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 Dakotas

Why farmers markets became the spark for a larger homesteading movement

What homesteading looks like with a 100 day growing season

How newcomers, young families, and returning locals are reshaping rural communities

The role of grit, adaptation, and knowing when to pivot

Why local, regional events matter for resilient food systems

The vision behind launching the first Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit in North Dakota

Rather 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.
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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 Here⁠⁠

Check 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 Here⁠⁠

Are 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 Here⁠⁠

Don'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.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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