The Catholic Farmer alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Catholic Farmer (permaculture, New Ruralism and Sustainable agriculture). The closest matches are Wild Way: habitat gardening for nature by Jack Wallington, Fifth Industrial and Charles Dowding. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
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- permaculture
- New Ruralism
- Sustainable agriculture
- Community self-reliance
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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Learn to grow stylish wildflower plant communities in your garden for wildlife. Plus how to apply these habitat-first gardening techniques to grow food easily. Based in the exposed Yorkshire garden of gardener and…
Likely audience: Home gardeners
2 shared topics
- 2Fifth Industrial1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
Likely audience: Agrifoodtech investors
2 shared topics
- 3
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
Pioneer of no dig gardening for home gardeners to grow their own food. More easily, more productively and to become more independent and healthy. Large following on social media, around a million.
Likely audience: Home gardeners
2 shared topics
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago
Expand your gardening knowledge and keep up to date with The Learning Garden.
Likely audience: Home gardeners
2 shared topics
- 5Save Austin Now substack235K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Save Austin Now publishes weekly updates on Austin City Council elections, charter amendments (Prop I), and local government accountability initiatives. The newsletter serves Austin voters and donors by combining…
Likely audience: Austin residents
1 shared topic
- 6Construction Physics76K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Construction Physics publishes weekly roundups and technical articles on infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, housing policy, and aerospace engineering for professionals in construction, policy, and technology…
Likely audience: Automotive industry analysts
1 shared topic
- 7Growing Kin with Fruition71K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Growing Gardens, Growing Ourselves: The Gift of Seeds
Likely audience: non-profit supporters
1 shared topic
- 8Santa Barbara Current 66K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Santa Barbara Current publishes opinion-driven articles, policy critiques, and election coverage focused on local government, education ethics, and state-level politics. It targets engaged residents and voters with…
Likely audience: California voters
1 shared topic
- 9Mike Quigley60K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
Official campaign account of Congressman Mike Quigley.
Likely audience: Chicago residents
1 shared topic
- 10Everything Coliving37K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago
Everything Coliving is your once-a-week a recap of the latest coliving news, projects, developments and insights in this ever-growing industry.
Likely audience: Coliving operators
1 shared topic
- 11The Common Reader34K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Nerdy literature newsletter. Helping you make the most of your reading.
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 12Esco quando voglio31K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Esco quando voglio publishes a mix of policy analysis on Italian housing and tourism, economic commentary on Brexit, and essays on digital nomadism and content consumption. It serves readers interested in urban…
Likely audience: Urban planners
1 shared topic
- 13FOUND LA30K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago
Quality recommendations and actionable intel about Los Angeles and surrounds, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.
Likely audience: wine lovers
1 shared topic
- 14No Data Centers SGV Coalition27K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: The No Data Centers SGV Coalition newsletter publishes advocacy updates, rally announcements, and policy reports focused on opposing AI data centers and battery energy storage systems in Southern California. It serves…
Likely audience: community activists
1 shared topic
- 15For The People: A Leftist Library Project24K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: For The People publishes a newsletter and zine focused on public library funding, community organizing, and civic engagement issues across the United States. The content mixes policy analysis on municipal budgets with…
Likely audience: Public library patrons
1 shared topic
- 16NOT DRINKING POISON20K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago
From recent posts: NOT DRINKING POISON publishes a rotating mix of event calendars, farm profiles, and industry round-ups focused on natural wine, organic viticulture, and climate adaptation. The publication targets wine enthusiasts and…
Likely audience: Natural wine enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17The Curbivore18K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Commerce Moves to the Curb
Likely audience: logistics managers
1 shared topic
- 18The Neighborhoods18K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Photographing and uncovering the stories of New York City, one neighborhood per week across all five boroughs.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 19URBAN CAREER BOOST by All Things Urban18K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Join a global network of 100,000+ urbanists shaping better cities. Get curated jobs, learning programs, and events – plus fresh ideas and career tips from All Things Urban, the trusted hub for professionals in urbanism…
Likely audience: Urban planners
1 shared topic
- 20Common Farm Flowers by Georgie Newbery17K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Common Farm Flowers by Georgie Newbery is about growing flowers for pleasure & profit, about floristry, & running a lifestyle business. Above all it's about keeping focused on doing work that's valuable to more than…
Likely audience: Flower farmers
1 shared topic
- 21The Weekly Anthropocene16K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Dispatches Against Despair, from the Wild, Weird World of Humanity and its Biosphere.
Likely audience: environmental advocates
1 shared topic
- 22Contrarian Boston15K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Contrarian Boston publishes investigative journalism and cultural commentary on Boston local news, urban planning, housing policy, and media personalities, including recurring segments like 'Beat the Press with Emily…
Likely audience: Urban planners and developers
1 shared topic
- 23Brixton Culture Capital15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Join TheBcclist to stay updated on the latest Brixton News, receive exclusive event invites, and get discounts on Brixton eateries.
Likely audience: Brixton residents
1 shared topic
- 24Skipped History14K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Skipped History publishes book promotions, historical drama theater reviews, and livestream events centered on Robert Moses and Robert Caro's work in New York City. The publication targets readers interested in urban…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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