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

Aug 17, 2026

High income crops for the small or backyard grower

The best high income crops that are easy to grow for fast cash

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Aug 03, 2026

Farm training for the new or wannabe farmer

Practical farm training from award-winning New Terra Farm

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Aug 02, 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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Jul 19, 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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Jul 15, 2026

Farm grown reviews of products recommended by New Terra Farm

Find great farm and garden products in my farm grown reviews

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May 10, 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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Mar 21, 2026

Free Farm Planning Tools & Checklists for Small Growers

Download practical farm planning checklists, CSA launch guides, pricing calculators, and revenue-first tools for small-scale farmers and market gardeners.

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Feb 18, 2026

1 Acre Farm Ideas: Profitable Micro-Niche Farming That Works

Discover proven 1 acre farm ideas that actually make money. Learn how to find micro-niches, set prices, and build a profitable small farm business fast.

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Nov 30, 2025

Best Chicken Coop and Accessories for Small Farms and Homesteads

Looking for the best chicken coop? Here are the top coops, accessories, nest boxes, and gear to build a safe, productive poultry setup.

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Nov 05, 2025

Community Supported Agriculture Marketing Ideas To Sell Out The Season

Authentic Community Supported Agriculture marketing ideas to grow loyalty, boost sign-ups, and sell out your CSA every year

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Nov 02, 2025

Learn how much to feed chickens before you bring your birdies home

You've ordered your birdies, now make sure you understand how much to feed chickens fo a healthy and happy flock

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Nov 02, 2025

How to start a CSA farm business

How to Start a CSA Farm Business (and Actually Make Money Doing It)

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