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Formed: 1984 Established: 1984
Northern Sun Farm Co-op
Sarto, Manitoba,
Canada
 Northern Sun Farm Co-Op is a rural community with the land being cooperatively owned by all members. We have both resident and nonresident 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
Last Updated:10/29/2004
 
Visitors Accepted
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
4
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
60% M 40% F
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
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
 
 


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