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Forming Formed: 1993
FarmShareAcres
Yukon, Oklahoma,
United States
(65A bottomland farm)
Chandler, Oklahoma,
United States
(75 A wilderness remote location)
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 FarmShareAcres is a sustainable housing development centered around a working small farm in central Oklahoma that promotes these general goals:
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- GREATER SELF SUFFICIENCY (food, water, utilities) to buffer effects of inflation
- ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION system towards self sufficiency and not a corporate job
- SELF EMPLOYMENT (grow own food, build own house, sell surplus direct)
- DOWNSIZING to lower energy, less maintenance, lower real estate taxes, become smaller target
- FOCUS ON HEALTH MAINTENANCE - fresh food, low toxicity, moderate exercise, low stress, clean water
- GREATER COMMUNITY based support (less insurance)
- LABOR EFFICIENT LIFE STYLE (Permaculture)
1) Low cultivation - forest gardening with heavy mulching rather than cultivation with use of perennials or self seeding annuals
2) Individual gardening & raw food grazing rather than harvesting, processing, & storing
3) Localize while striving for diversity (in locations, partners, products, ...)
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We are in process of investing into self sustaining infrastructure without adding high maintenance, high tech skill dependancy, susceptibility to disaster, or high replacement or usage costs. They include:
1) Labor saving equipment for food production, construction(CEB), and water supply
2) Sustainable energy as wood, solar, & wind but 1st priority is efficency/use avoidance),
2) Energy efficient, disaster proof, low maintenance shelter
3) Year round food supply - solar dehydrators, hoop houses, plant/animal selection for climate & pest immunity
4) Training and/or recruiting skilled people for sustainable Ag, construction, self sufficiency
5) Develop local income sources from land/house rental, teaching sustainability, web knowledge base, agricultural surplus (1st priority is cost reduction to avoid pressure for income), local partnerships
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Farmshareacres & partners will try to offer these products & services or start these initiatives:
- SUSTAINABLE SHELTER DESIGN where financial assets can be invested to lower cost of living & lower long term ownership expenses
- EDUCATIONAL GROWTH in applied knowledge for sustainable living
- ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT POOL &/or services which minimize labor and capital equipment investment
- ON-FARM DEMONSTRATIONS that support learning self sufficiency
- COOPERATIVE MARKETING EFFORT for farm surpluses & community knowledge publishing
- PROBLEM SOLVING RESOURCES
- COMMUNITY BUILDING through voluntary mutually beneficial activities
 
Website: http://www.farmshareacres.com
Contact:
David West
6553 N Gregory Rd
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099 United States

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Last Updated:7/7/2008
 
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 (Depends on the timing, availability of facilities)
Visitor Process: Please contact us through email.
Population
Adult Members:
2
(4 more committed)
Child Members:
3
(2 more committed)
Non-member Residents:
11
(these are renters, some close to ownership)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Really need sustainable/organic farm experienced families to take over farm)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
2% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
Seniors
(Some what focused on retirement opportunities)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Created Homeowners association)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Original Owner & a new farmer/mgr)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Builder, Farmer, original owner)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Designated families will have farm control for business purposes with only rental going to owner. These will be independent family businesses with synergistic relationships (one veg, one dairy, etc - none competing))
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
(No manditory community labor)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
(The main farm lies between two small towns and about 10 mi from a larger city (Oklahoma City). We are not in a city limits and thus enjoy full construction freedom - no city inspections - only State septic system inspection.)
Area:
140 acres (56.7 hectares)
(65A bottom land farm close to city and 75A wilderness remote area about one hour drive away)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(All land is owned (debt free) at this point by original developer/farmer (me) but those demonstrating the commitment to our goals and common values will be offered 1A homesteads in either location.)
Number of Residences:
8
(We have 7 now with a plot plan for more but future expansion will be controlled by existing owners at time of decision)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Want to grow this to almost 100%)
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
(This will be up to residence)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(Personal choices are not constrained beyond standard legal limits. Some lot restrictions will be used to protect overall farm environment)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Personal choice but would expect those seeking a healthier lifestyle drawn to this community would not smoke. Rentals are smoke free.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(I do not see these distinctions but I can not speak for whole community)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(I have a sustaining Christian faith but consider this a personal matter for each individual.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(Open to total spiritual diversity)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(Parents are open to school their children as they like, we have tried it all and hope to at least supplement public schools with on site sustainable living demonstrations/seminars and field trips.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
(Selling small number of 1A lots)
 
 
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