Call To Farms

In this episode, Tim and Sophia dive into the latest news, celebrating a significant milestone: The launch of their highly anticipated book, "The Nourishing Asian Kitchen." Listen in as they share the journey from conception to publication, the challenges they faced, and the joy of seeing their labor of love come to life. But that's not all – "The Nourishing Asian Kitchen"...

In this episode, we celebrate a special birthday wish! Tim and Sophia Eng have an honest conversation and check in with life after moving from the city to the country to farm. Visit  Joy and Jolie for organic healing salves, balms, teas, and soup spices (Pho Spice Mix is a favorite!)! Tune in now and join the  ⁠⁠⁠Call to Farms⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________ Order  ⁠⁠⁠The Nourishing Asian Kitchen⁠⁠⁠  c...

Join Tim and Sophia Eng on the latest episode of Call to Farms as we delve into finding the "Heart of Diamonds" in a deck of cards. Listen as they talk about the intersection of poker, game theory, and community building. Sophia’s father taught her how to play poker and they played in many poker tournaments together. More importantly, he taught her to know when to fold.  Discover how goi...

Join host Sophia Eng and fellow optimization enthusiast, Janine Farzin, who has engineering degrees from UC Berkeley and MIT. Janine shares her story from her health struggles in college, working in transportation, to her journey into realizing that small farms were the "real environmentalists." Janine has found that health freedom comes with incorporating organ meats into your life and...

In this captivating podcast episode, join host Sophia Eng and author, illustrator, farmer, podcaster, and mother Katie Kulla as we dive into the remarkable journey of being a passionate advocate of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farming. Katie shares how her deep connection to the land and sustainable farming practices not only led to an abundant harvest of fresh produce but also inspired h...

In this episode, Rachel and Kyle Hester from  ⁠ WhoopsyDaisy Farm  and Tim and Sophia Eng discuss their journey to homestead prior to 2020 as an alternative to modern medicine. Their story is truly inspiring on how they were able to renovate a home and build a homestead from scratch on a limited budget. Rachel is a published author of " The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep " and is a featu...

In this episode, Shannon and Eric Jorgensen from ⁠ Forage and Feast Farm  and Tim and Sophia Eng go behind the scenes from pasture to plate of their abattoir, Overhome Meat Processing. We pull back the curtains on what really happens in the world of farming and meat processing. They delve into the intriguing comparison between the health and quality of meat from grass-fed and finished cattle versu...

In this episode, Joel Salatin from Polyface Farm and Sophia Eng delve into the fascinating phenomenon of urbanites and suburbanites making the leap to rural living. We explore the compelling reasons behind this migration and its impact on both individuals and communities. But that's not all—we venture into the realm of entrepreneurship with a unique twist. Joel delves into how he empowers chil...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng get an exclusive opportunity to interview Shiori Iida, manager of  ⁠⁠⁠The Rice Factory⁠⁠⁠  in Honolulu, HI to understand what makes their rice beyond organic and nourishing, offering the freshest milled rice and best tasting rice in the world. They use an old Japanese natural farming that respects nature, making their rice extra special. The locals come here dai...

In this episode, Sophia Eng had the privilege of sitting down with Maureen Diaz, the visionary founder of God's Good Table . Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of God's Good Table and discover the heart behind this inspiring organization as Maureen shares her passion on traditional healing and cooking...and what the Bible says about it all! She has been sharing what she has le...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng are on the Big Island and visited Bodhi and Brittany Anderson from Sugar Hill Farmstead who are fellow regenerative Warriors, honoring the ʻāina through farming on the Big Island. By day, Bodhi is a farmer but by night he is a physician assistant and medical director for a team of medical providers who work virtually all across the US. Brittany has developed an...

Join Tim and Sophie on the intriguing world of nurturing instincts in chickens and humans in our episode, "From Mother Hen to Modern Mom." We explore how incubation practices have influenced the mothering instincts of chickens over generations, and discover the parallels between their experiences and the challenges faced by modern mothers, specifically where Sophie shares her experience...

In this episode, Tim and Sophie interview homestead veterans and close friends, John and Maggie Culver. They were homesteading before "homesteading was a thing" because they sought to be self-sufficient. By following regenerative farming practices for over 30 years, John and Maggie became well known in the community for being good stewards of their livestock and land. They are passionate...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng talk about understanding what you are eating by learning how food is being marketed to us and un-learning what we were taught in schools about good food and health. We discuss the benefits of consuming raw dairy and how food is medicine for our bodies. If you're interested in watching their food and farming journey, follow along on Instagram , YouTube , Subs...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng talk about their definition of The "New Rich," and what true wealth means to them after leaving the city, creating a lasting legacy for their children, and cultivating a mindset of abundance and gratitude. Listen in for practical tips on how to create a self-sufficient and fulfilling lifestyle through regenerative farming and homesteading. Pre-order Th...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng discuss more lessons learned and tips to finding community. Listen in as they talk through why community is so important in homesteading, some examples of ways that having community can support homesteaders, and how community building differs in a homesteading context compared to living in a more urban environment. Pre-order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook...

In this episode, Tim and Sophia Eng walk you through what they have grown since June 2021 (hint: it's not just vegetables!), lessons learned, their steps to finding community, and announcing an exciting project that launches Fall 2023!  Pre-order The Nourishing Asian Kitchen cookbook! If you're interested in watching their food, farming, and community journey, follow along on https://www.i...

Tim Eng is our guest host on the Home Grown podcast this week. He is on-site at Shenandoah Valley at Polyface Farms with Joel Salatin, taking a deeper dive into sustainable farming and food production. This episode talks about animal husbandry, processing poultry, and rabbits on our own, designing the farmstead, how to cut down a tree, and developing farmstead water systems with ponds, pumping, pi...

We attended our first agriculture and health event at Polyface Farms : "Look Back, Take Charge, Move Forward: Live Disease-Free & Full of Energy by Applying Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World." Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough lead the charge to bring awareness and encourage us to take control of our lives. Join Sophia Eng for a candid conversation with her special guest who has been the dri...

In this episode of Home Grown, our guest, Tim Eng , is a Realtor® and West Point grad on a mission to protect the American Dream and "Bring People Home". Tim discusses the trends he is seeing in the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. In the last year, the buying and selling motivations have been unique, including many of those looking to become more self-sufficient. Listen in to hear what...

Our first episode of Home Grown will introduce you to the heart behind this podcast and a preview of what to expect. Thanks for listening, sharing and following Sophia Eng at sophiaeng.com.