Natural and Organic Food News from New Terra Farm

This blog is my mini-journal about goings-on at the farm, and occasionally items of interest from the comic soap opera I refer to as 'my life'.

You will find info, facts and the occasional rant about natural and organic food, organic farming, the organic industry, making a living in the country, the strange doings of politicians and other aliens, all brought to you by the friendly farmers at New Terra Farm.

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Carefully Curated Resources For The Homesteader and Prudent Property Owner

The world seems to be a little unsettled these days. I'm always looking for ways to make New Terra Farm more self-sufficient and productive.

Here's a few of the best ways I've found to make self-sufficiency happen. Useful Homesteader Resources

Nov 08, 2026

Practical Farming Guides - The $4 Farmer's Library

Practical farming guides from New Terra Farm. Learn weed control, side-hustle farming, profit planning and more. Ebooks US$3.99 each. Save on 3 or more.

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Nov 08, 2026

market garden profit planning

Market garden profit planning made practical. Explore 5 bed-by-bed plans showing crops, sales channels and revenue targets.

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Nov 08, 2026

Weed Control for Profit: Less Labour, More Yield, Better Beds

Discover a smarter system weed control for profit that cuts labour, protects yield, and boosts garden profits without endless hand weeding.

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Nov 05, 2026

Farm training for the new or wannabe farmer

Practical farm training from award-winning New Terra Farm

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Oct 31, 2026

Plan a Small Garden for Food and Income: How Much To Grow

Plan a small garden for food and income. Learn how much to plant for fresh food, winter storage, and extra income without wasting space or effort.

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Oct 26, 2026

A Layered Food Storage Plan for Emergency Preparedness

Build a smart, layered food storage plan for emergencies, prepping, and long-term survival. Discover how to stockpile food the right way for every situation

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Oct 26, 2026

Best Electric Trikes for Older Farmers and Gardeners

I compare the best electric trikes for older farmers and gardeners, including cargo capacity, stability, range, step-through design, comfort and farm use.

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Oct 26, 2026

Best Emergency Food Kits for a Homestead Pantry

I compare the best emergency food kits for a homestead pantry, including 1-month, 3-month, entrée and meat-and-rice options for long-term storage.

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Oct 25, 2026

Cheap survival food ideas that are actually useful

Cheap survival food ideas and a few recipes that are actually practical and useful

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Oct 20, 2026

How to Start a CSA in 72 Hours: A Practical 3-Day Plan

Learn how to start a CSA in 72 hours: define your offer, set pricing, create sign-up, find members and collect payment before planting.

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Oct 11, 2026

New Terra Farm market gardening book shows you success step-by-step

Start-up, market and manage a successful organic market garden with my Bootstrap Market Gardening Book

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Oct 04, 2026

Sell CSA Shares Before Buying Software: Find Members First

Sell CSA shares before buying software. Find members, collect deposits and choose CSA management tools only when your farm really needs them.

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