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Formed: 1984 Established: 1984
This page last updated:1/30/2009
Northern Sun Farm Co-op
Sarto, Manitoba,
Canada
 Northern Sun Farm Co-Op is a rural community with land cooperatively owned by all members. We have both resident and non-resident members. Our focus is on alternative energy, appropriate technology, simple lifestyles, and self-reliance. We live in family groups, and we promote individual responsibility for life choices. Northern Sun Farm is always open to visitors.
 
Contact:
PO Box 71
Sarto, Manitoba R0A 1X0 Canada
Phone: 204-434-6887, 204-434-6143
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:1/30/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
11
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Financial Style:
Other
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(People must buy $2000 worth of shares in NSFC.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
160 acres (64.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Land Owned By:
Other
(Northern Sun Farm Co-Op owns our land.)
Number of Residences:
7
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
 
 


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