Joy Town Farm :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2002 Established: 2002

This page last updated:1/18/2012

Joy Town Farm

Joy, Maine,

United States

60 acres with gorgeous 3 bedroom common house, 3 small bedrooms in an historic house that serves as farm storefront, one small bunkhouse. Large community garden, 11 stall barn, 2 greenhouses, 1 commercial kitchen, 2 residential kitchens, good pasture and sugarbush, plenty of trails through abutting town forest, substantial flock of sheep and chickens and lots of fiber workshop space and tools. 15 minutes drive from MOFGA.

Contact:

malika baggins
524 N. Dixmont Rd
Joy, Maine 04987 United States
Phone: 207-948-5915, 207-948-5911

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This page last updated:1/18/2012

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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): 4 Non-member Residents: 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (shared building expenses)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 60 acres (24.3 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (working on community land trust) Number of Residences: 2 (a third is just sleeping quarters)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (primarily localvore omnivores) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (common peer counseling practices) Educational Style(s): (n/a currently local elementary (public))

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