A Small Farm Welcome...

to The Small Farm Republic Newsletter

It’s good to have you here!

It is exciting to launch this substack newsletter. I’m deeply grateful to the many people who have encouraged me to continue writing—this newsletter and the book I am publishing with Chelsea Green Publishing are a product of that confidence and encouragement. 

Welcome to a newsletter, a book, or both.

As an attorney and Vermont farmer, my unusual blend of disciplines often yields unusual analysis, but a recurrent theme in my writing has been small-scale homesteading and farming. My book delves deeply into the numerous benefits provided by diverse local farms to human health, animal welfare, water, soil, rural economies and culture, and even national security—it is not a good time for Americans to become even more dependent on China, especially for food. 

Food Prices Will Continue to Climb

Food prices will continue to climb because fertilizers and fuels have inflated at much higher rates than most goods, and these costs will compound in food production, processing and distribution. Understanding agriculture and how to restore local farms is a complex issue, but a very important one. 

I enjoy writing so that I can share learning and critical discussions with others, and this is especially true when I write about food and farming. I hope to invite people who know little about the details and culture of agriculture to jump in and learn, and enjoy greater knowledge of farming! Maybe next they will jump in and buy sheep, chickens or maybe a family cow.

My book is titled “Small Farm Republic, Why Conservatives Must Embrace Local Agriculture, Reject Climate Alarmism, and Lead an Environmental Revival”

I am humbled and honored that Joel Salatin offered to write the Foreword for this book. Book pre-orders will greatly improve the audience reached at official release, as pre-orders fuel the algorithms for book stores and wholesalers. Small Farm Republic can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com:

You are now subscribed to my substack newsletter of the same name: Small Farm Republic. Today’s newsletter is a warm welcome, and an invitation to read upcoming articles. Future pieces will range in subject areas, but at least one newsletter each week will delve into an area of agriculture, whether economic, cultural, political or practical.

You will receive my free emails right here in your inbox. You can also log in to the website to read the full archives and other posts as they are published.

What to Expect from this Newsletter

I expect to post at least two exclusive articles here each week. I will also be creating accompanying podcasts, and occasional videos. I expect to interview local Vermont farmers for the podcast—I’m excited to share them and their knowledge with you!

I am honored to share my writing, and happy that substack permits me to offer these newsletters to you for free.

For those who wish to support my efforts with a paid subscription, I am very thankful, and will be creating additional content, including articles, photos, and videos available only to paid subscribers.

(Ray and Lora Churchill’s farm in Randolph, Vermont.)

Spread the Word!

I’m eager to engage with more and more readers and writers, so please respond to this email and tell me what you’d like me to write about and how I can serve you. Comment on articles in the comment section and share your experiences or disagreement. Or, tell me your own farming or food story, send a picture of your animals or pets, ask me a question, or just say “Hello.”

“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.” Wendell Berry

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(John Klar with Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia).

Housekeeping Issues….

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Thanks again, and please tell a few friends about Small Farm Republic—the book and the newsletter!

Very Gratefully,

Farmer John Klar