Rainbow Valley Agricultural Cooperative

Formed: 1978 Established: 1978

This page last updated:8/19/2009

Sanger, Texas,

United States

Rainbow Valley Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. is an intentional community located on 200 acres of rolling Blackland Prairie and wooded stream bottoms in beautiful north Texas.

Rainbow Valley is a nonprofit cooperative registered in the state of Texas. The land is owned by the corporation. Each membership involves a stewardship, which is the right to use a home site and the responsibility of managing that home site. Members have the right to build their own off-the-grid homes and enjoy the use of the common lands. Members contribute to maintaining the cooperative’s Ag and Wildlife tax status in compliance with the county’s criteria. All decisions are made by the collective membership, with each membership representing one vote in each matter.

An emphasis has been placed on green living and wildlife preservation since our inception in 1978. Rainbow Valley is home to a substantial portion of the less than one percent of original Blackland Prairie still in existence today. With the goal of providing refuge for our native plants and wildlife, we granted a conservation easement on 78 acres to the Texas Land Conservancy (TLC). This agreement with TLC is a major accomplishment for our community in our commitment to protect the land we call home.

Contact:

Rainbow Valley
7023 Private Rd 6630
Sanger, Texas 76266 United States
Phone: 940-458-3493

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This page last updated:8/19/2009

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): 6 Non-member Residents: 1	Government Decision Making: By majority rule (We have monthly meetings requiring a quorum.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Community maintenance as needed) Join Fee: Yes Regular Fees: Yes (Monthy Dues are required. Voting to reduce or raise as needed.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 200 acres (80.9 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 11 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Rarely Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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