A healthy older couple, with 20 acres, lots of assets just sitting, with full knowledge of homesteading, standard and alternative construction, permaculture, regenerative living, animal husbandry and growing stuff seeks community. The place is a mess, but changing daily for the better. No fragrances, smoking, toxic chemical or wifi allowed on premises due to health issues. We’re good teachers, looking to share with wanna be farmers/homesteaders. Provide your own off grid accommodations, we are not picky. Cover the cost of your living here, and we can work together for the benefit of us all. We have one 40 something male living in his camperized van. He enjoys being the grunt labor, but does not want to be in charge of anything, and is not a self starter. For the right people, there are farming enterprises that can be built and be profitable, but you will need to support yourself to get there.
We own the 20 acres, but we farm the 40 next door as well without a long term contract on it. Currently we have 2 pure bred Jersey cows and Jersey mix cow with her bull calf. We are in the process of replacing 30 year old fencing, rebuilding the garden beds and creating a chicken complex. Another project for this year is an off grid water supply.
We have spent 30 years learning how to live, farm and enjoy life while being easy on the planet. Our farm is net zero waste, when operating properly, neutral or negative for carbon. At times, we have been able to eat 90% of our food from the farm. A long term battle with cancer and age have slowed us down, now we need help, but mostly we want a chance to pass on knowledge. I have my permaculture certificate and we are fairly well known in the regenerative ag movement..
Discussion to make sure we are all a good fit, short in person or on line video visits, then a three month trial.
Send us an email, show up for a work day, come for a visit. Lets talk.
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
For now, as the owners, we are in control. But this can change as the community grows. The only firm rules have to do with chemical sensitivities, most other stuff can be negotiated.
All member income goes into common pool for community use.
Labor: Yes (12 hrs/week)
At present there is no income, so that would need to be created before it can be shared. If you have debt, you must have the income to pay it without depending on the farm. I am not sure about the job market here. Our current laborer can not find a job, locally. He wants weekends off as he has a 9 year old son he spends most weekends with.
We have a huge variety of things that could bring in some money that could be set up in a very short time period, 2-3 months. We have no desire to make money off anyone.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
{{ item.label }}
{{ item.value ? item.value : currencyFormat( item.amount ) }}
Subtotal
{{ currencyFormat( pricing_summary.total_amount ) }}
