Episode 72: Downsizing Gone Wrong!

What happens when downsizing your herd turns into upsizing your farm family? In this episode of the Call to Farms podcast, Tim (The Homesteading Agent) and Sophie (author of The Nourishing Asian Kitchen) share their August homesteading update—complete with surprise dairy cows, lessons learned from raising meat birds in Tennessee, and the challenges (and blessings) of saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities.

We also dive deep into:

• Why downsizing doesn’t always mean doing less—and how to choose what’s truly worth your time and energy on the homestead.

• The hard realities of small farms closing, and what it means for the future of food and community.

• Our first pottery firings (and the girls’ new business at JoyandJolie.com).

• How our new venture, The Growth School, is equipping the next generation with entrepreneurial and AI-ready skills.

• The latest housing market shifts: interest rates, buyers on the move, and why now may be the time to secure your homestead property.

This episode is equal parts practical, heartfelt, and eye-opening—perfect for anyone navigating the balance of homesteading, family, and the housing market.

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