Small Farm Training Center :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1999 Established: 2000

This page last updated:12/6/2011

Small Farm Training Center

Wheeling, West Virginia,

United States

The Small Farm Training Center (SFTC) is a land based educational center and a hands-on working organic farm. Our purpose is to create community—a web of supportive relationships—by making locally grown organic foods readily available and affordable with the use of simple technology.

Both long-term and short-term interns are welcome to participate according to their needs and travel plans. If you really want to see organic farming and gardening in the raw, join us in the early Spring or late fall, that is, before the first planting and after the last harvest. Some apprentices join us for weekend excursions and others spend three months of more. We’re happy to have the help and glad to extend our hospitality to you. Compensation is room and board and the joy of becoming part of an ecologically sensible and culturally vibrant food system.

Website: http://farmeducation.org

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This page last updated:12/6/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please email us.

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): 5 (many members live off site in neighboring towns) Non-member Residents: (numerous guests and work exchangers) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (member is resposible to pay) Labor Contribution: Expected (daily farm duties) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No (donations are apreciated)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 9 acres (3.6 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Answer (all faiths welcomed) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (pre-school is available)

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