Call To Farms

Everyone says they want a village—but are we willing to become villagers?
In this episode of the Call to Farms podcast, Tim and Sophia share how they built a trusted community after moving across the country from California to rural East Tennessee, where they initially knew almost no one.
They discuss why community should be one of your highest priorities when choosing where to live, especially if you are pursuing homesteading, food security, homeschooling, preparedness, or a more self-sufficient lifestyle. They also share what it was like to enter an established rural community as Asian American transplants, why shared values can matter more than shared backgrounds, and how trust is earned through consistency, contribution, humility, and showing up.
You’ll hear practical strategies for researching a community before moving, finding the people who may not be visible online, starting meaningful conversations as an introvert, and identifying the skills you can offer—even when you are still learning.
Tim and Sophia also share real-life examples of community in action: trading raw dairy products for hay during a drought, learning to raise dairy cows alongside experienced neighbors, stewarding additional pastureland, teaching chicken processing and fermentation workshops, and growing a small game night into a gathering of dozens of local families.
Because true preparedness is not simply having enough supplies. It is knowing who you can call—and becoming someone others can call too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why community is one of the most valuable forms of insurance
• How to find like-minded people before relocating
• Why rural trust cannot be rushed
• How introverts can build meaningful local relationships
• What newcomers often misunderstand about country communities
• Why giving more than you take opens unexpected doors
• How to turn your knowledge, interests, and skills into community leadership
• Why everyone wants a village, but few people are willing to become villagers
Whether you are planning a move, starting a homestead, feeling isolated where you currently live, or realizing that the community you need does not yet exist, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting for an invitation—and begin building the relationships you hope to find.
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After speaking at the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho, Tim and Sophie sit down to reflect on the biggest questions they heard from future homesteaders, young families, retirees, and land buyers across the country.
In this episode, they discuss why water security, natural springs, wells, rainwater collection, data centers, AI, and land due diligence are becoming major concerns for anyone searching for homestead property. They also talk about creative ways to afford a homestead, including owner financing and thinking beyond the traditional lending path.
Tim and Sophie also share why community is one of the most important forms of security on the homestead. From bartering milk, butter, hay, honey, and skills to hosting game nights and building trust through food, they explain what it really means to stop just wanting a village and start becoming a villager.
They also share highlights from watching their daughters sell handmade pottery and earrings at the conference while learning real-life entrepreneurship, pricing, marketing, and customer service.
If you are dreaming of homesteading but feel stuck, this episode will help you think through your next step.
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Sophia sits down with Corey Dunn of For Nutrient’s Sake for an honest, encouraging conversation about making real food doable for everyday families. As fellow Weston A. Price chapter leaders, Sophia and Corey talk about the gap between ideal ancestral nutrition and the reality of busy schedules, picky eaters, tight budgets, and overwhelmed moms.Corey shares her own journey from growing up with real food and a “’90s butter mom” to rediscovering nourishing traditions after her daughter struggled with severe eczema. Together, Sophia and Corey discuss what it looks like to feed a family well without perfectionism, from cutting out seed oils and simplifying home-cooked meals to handling picky eating with trust instead of pressure and rethinking the modern snack culture that often sabotages family meals.This conversation is full of grace for the mom who wants to do better but does not know where to start. You will walk away with practical ideas, encouragement, and permission to make real food simple again.In this episode, Sophia and Corey talk about:* Corey’s journey into real food and ancestral nutrition* How food played a role in her daughter’s eczema healing journey* Why “doable real food” looks different in every season of motherhood* The first food swaps that make the biggest difference* Why cutting out seed oils is a powerful place to begin* How to approach picky eating without hiding food or creating distrust* The “division of responsibility” at the dinner table* Why snacks may be sabotaging meals* Simple ways to make burgers, tacos, pizza, and family favorites more nourishing* Corey’s cookbooks, podcast, and work through For Nutrient’s SakeFor the mom who feels overwhelmed, Corey leaves listeners with a simple place to start this week: get enough sleep, go outside in the morning, read something enjoyable with your kids, and make one meal you truly love using the best ingredients you can manage.

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This week, Tim shares a solo episode reflecting on Memorial Day, a recent family trip to North Dakota, and the inspiring people he met at the Prairie Roots Homesteading Conference.
From visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore to watching families build businesses together and teach practical skills to the next generation, this episode explores the values that continue to shape strong communities across America.
Tim shares personal reflections as a West Point graduate, stories of veterans who impacted his life, and why he remains optimistic about the future despite the challenges facing families today.
In this episode:
Memorial Day reflections and the meaning of service
Lessons from Theodore Roosevelt and the American frontier
Highlights from the Prairie Roots Homesteading Conference
Why family entrepreneurship matters
What gives Tim hope for the future of homesteading
The real mission behind Call to Farms
Whether you're building a homestead, growing a business, raising a family, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode is a reminder that there are still plenty of good people building good things.
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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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your 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.

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In this May housing market and homestead update, Tim and Sophie share reflections from their trip to the Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit in North Dakota, where they keynoted alongside Justin and Rebekah Rhodes and spoke with their children about entrepreneurship on the homestead. They also recap family highlights from visiting Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park before returning home to spring garden work, fencing, and new Korean Natural Farming test plots.
Then they dive into what buyers and sellers need to know right now: interest rates are creeping back up, buyer hesitation is increasing, and the window for serious homestead buyers may actually be opening. Tim explains why now is the time to do recon, understand your target area, and be prepared to move when the right property appears. They also discuss why lowball offers can backfire, especially in Tennessee and other Southern markets where trust, honor, and seller relationships matter.
For sellers, Tim and Sophie talk about the importance of professional marketing, quality photos, strong listing descriptions, and working with an agent who understands acreage, land, and homestead properties. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply preparing for the future, this episode will help you think strategically about the current market and build the right team before you make your next move.
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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.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your 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.

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