New Moon Farm was born a decade ago to two people with a dream and a 1000 foot square garden plot. 2010 marked a milestone - our tenth year of organic farming here in this region of North Carolina. It also marked the passing of the very special man who was the heart and soul of New Moon Farm.

Over the past 10 years, Dave and I achieved many of the goals we set for ourselves when we first returned to N. C. back in 1999. Originally, our plan was to "homestead" and grow our own organic food and to live a simple life and be as sustainable as possible. Our goal was to become as self sufficient as possible and to live a sort of modern "pioneer" life. We reached those goals many times over. We went from growing organic food crops just for our family to growing heirloom and gourmet varieties, and making them available to our community. Our dedication to the principles and tenets of sustainability and organic growing has never waivered and we have been very proud of what we accomplished over the last decade. New Moon has always used 100% organic methods and the Farm was first certified organic in 2003. New Moon expanded considerably over 10 years, from that original "kitchen garden" plot into the thriving, active farm that it became.

As is the way with such things, Dave's passing also brought the passing of New Moon Farm Organics as we all have known it for the last 10 years. I have had to make some difficult decisions but I feel that he would approve of them. The reins of control of the land where New Moon was located has reverted back and so we will no longer operate in the Mount Ulla location. Under my guidance, however, the essence New Moon is moving, along with me, to its new location in Lincoln County.

The spirit and dream of two people who were passionate about what they did and about each other will be reflected in this new incarntaion of New Moon Farm. I imagine it will take at least a year to re-establish the Farm as I envision it and it will be a work in progress, just like it has been these last 10 years. You can follow along with my progress by following my newest blog about moving to the new location here
A Year in the Life -Starting Over Again at 58- The Rebirth of New Moon Farm

No one can know exactly what the future holds so I don't know what the next decade will bring for me or for New Moon Farm. One thing I do know is that I plan on continuing to do what we have done so well for the last 10 years... grow amazing, fresh and healthy food for ourselves and our neighbors. I will honor Dave's memory by dedicating all of my efforts and energies into continuing the work that meant so much to him. New Moon Farm will be a testament to the power of love and will continue to live in its new incarnation.

Best regards to all our friends and supporters over the years. We couldn't have done it without you all.
Suzanne