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This page last updated:4/21/2013

Dandelion

Rutledge, Missouri,

United States

We make decisions based on consensus and we share living space, meals, income, expenses, and labor. We value feminism, permaculture, cooperation, open communication, simplicity, honesty, nonviolence, and the willingness to resolve conflict.

We are located on approximately eight acres of land in rural northeast Missouri at Red Earth Farms (next to Dancing Rabbit and near Sandhill Farm). We have an annual garden, a high-tunnel hoop house, and a young orchard of fruit, nut, and timber trees, all which we garden organically.

We have many systems in place, and we aim to keep our lifestyle simple, yet fulfilling. It means a lot to us to have control over our own time.

Dandelion is a sub-community of Red Earth Farms. Currently our community is in transition and we have one adult member, but our goal is to become a family-style group of 5-8 adults. (We are open to children too.)

We are looking for new members with prior community experience who share our values and who are interested in joining to further develop this community.

Website: http://www.redearthfarms.org/dandelion/

Contact:

2 Smith Rd
Rutledge, Missouri 63563 United States
Phone: 660-883-5870

Links:

Dandelion - Red Earth Farms

article about Dandelion written in 2011: This speaks a little about Dandelion's values related to simple living.

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This page last updated:4/21/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: A visit can be arranged by contacting us via email. Visitors are encouraged to come during the spring, summer, or fall since winter housing options are limited. Please see http://www.redearthfarms.org/visiting/ for more info about visiting.

Affiliations: Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

:: Sandhill Farm

:: Red Earth Farms

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 2 (child member is half-time) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 8 acres (3.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (We grow ~100% of our own vegetables which is about 20% of our diet, and we hope to increase food production over time) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled

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