Is Your Homestead Truly Secure? (Must-Know Tips with Tim Eng)

Is Your Homestead Truly Secure? (Must-Know Tips with Tim Eng)

Author: Homesteading Family August 2, 2025 Duration: 52:37

Is your homestead truly secure? In this Pantry Chat episode, I'm joined by Tim Eng (veteran, real estate agent, and fellow homesteader) to unpack the essentials of homestead security. From predator prevention and property layout to firearms training, fencing, alarms, and community defense, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about protecting their homestead.

👉 Topics covered:
- Practical ways to secure your home and barn
- How to build awareness and reduce vulnerability
- The role of firearms and defense training
- Why community is your best long-term security
- Mindset tips for peace over paranoia

📌 Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you to be more secure, prepared, and confident. Check out the blog post for any other links mentioned here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-security/

Links Mentioned:
🧄 Filaree Farm Garlic - use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 15% off your order:
https://filareefarm.com/shop-seeds/seed-garlic/shop-by-variety/
📢 Listen to Tim Eng’s podcast Call to Farms: https://sprinklewithsoil.com/podcast
📖 Get Tim's book, FM 5-21: Fortify Your Farm here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/fm-5-21

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Filaree Farm
2:08 - Main Topic

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