Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Farm
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Excited to be joined by the prolific Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Farm in New Zealand! to talk about their work growing no-till off-grid on small acreage. Everyone knows by now off-grid holds a soft spot in my heart, so we get into it, along with the myriad of other agri-projects they have going on there. You can check out their farm course on the Pakaraka farmsite and give them a follow on the ol’ Instagram.