Hey, pioneers. Welcome to episode number 470.

Today we're talking about the hidden layers of homestead security, why community may be your best defense.

When we talk about defense, I think a lot of people think of fences, locks, maybe cameras when it comes to homestead security, but what if your greatest defense wasn't a thing, but a who?

In today's episode, I am joined by former army engineer turned homesteader who's revealing a completely different way to

think about protecting your land and your loved ones. We're going to explore how community

networks can become your strongest layer of defense, the unexpected way that terrain and

permaculture can work for or against you, and the most common mistakes homesteaders make when it comes to safety.

This conversation is going to open your eyes to the vulnerable abilities you didn't know you had,

and the simple and often free steps you can take to fix them.

If you've ever wondered how to secure your homestead without building walls around it,

then this episode is for you. So today's guest is Tim Ng. Tim is a West Point graduate and

former Army Combat Engineer who deployed to Iraq, where he advised on critical infrastructure

and fortification projects.

His distinguished career continued as a project manager for the Department of Homeland Security,

defense threat reduction agency, and Department of Defense.

Already a top-performing real estate agent in California,

specializing and helping fellow veterans achieve the American dream,

Tam found healing from PTSD through farming. This transformative experience led him to develop the safe

method, a practical field-tested approach to homestead security rooted in military strategy

and tailored for modern rural living. Known as the homestead security rooted in military strategy and tailored for modern rural living.

Known as the homesteading agent, Tim combines his military precision and security background

with real estate expertise to guide families from city life to self-sufficient countryside living.

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