Organic Freedom Farm
When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come unto the earth from
many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the earth green again. They
will be known as the warriors of the Rainbow -- Old Native American Prophecy
The Freedom Farm Vision
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To resonate our love for the Mother Earth with the creation of a sustainable
  "Eden in the Desert"

The Freedom Farm Core Values
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  • We will provide residents with adequate shelter
  • We will provide residents and visitors with a safe, non-intrusive, yet
    supportive small family environment free from prejudice
  • We will treat our Freedom Farm Family with respect, fairness, and
    generosity
  • We will minimize our consumption, conserving resources and make
    every effort to provide a self-sustainable environment
  • We will make every effort to use 100% natural and/or recycled building
    materials
  • We will not rape the Mother Earth with traditional farming methods.  
    Rather we will tread lightly and practice perma-culture gardening,
    creating an edible landscape
  • We will sell our goods at local flea markets and farmers markets, but
    keep our mainstream affiliation minimal
  • We will make all decisions regarding the functional aspects of the
    Freedom Farm via a casual consensus process.  
  • We will never require visitors or residents to make cash donations to
    projects that effect property value
  • We will provide a vegetarian environment with dairy and fish as the only
    acceptable animal food products within the farm boundaries
  • We will provide a drug free environment

The Freedom Farm Sustainability Process
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  1. Water harvesting techniques are to be practiced
  2. Foraging trips will be scheduled
  3. Perma-culture gardening techniques will be practiced
  4. Clean renewable energy will be used
  5. Farm products and crafts will be sold at local flea markets and farmers
    markets to ease financial responsibilities for our residents
  6. Freedom Farm dairy products will be available for consumption daily
  7. Daily food surplus will be stored for future use either by dehydration,
    canning or fermentation process
  8. Seed saving will be practiced
  9. All grey water will be recycled

The Freedom Farm Decision Process
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  1. Decisions regarding the functional aspects of the Freedom Farm will
    be made via a casual consensus process
  2. Residents only may take part in the consensus, however visitors may
    attend the meeting.  A facilitator will lead the meeting and will be
    appointed via a rotation process
  3. Morning meeting will occur daily at sunup to outline the days projects
    and chores.  Resident or visitor responsible for preparation of a
    continental breakfast will be done on a rotation
  4. Dinner meeting will occur one day a week to discuss finances and
    preparation of a family dinner will be done on a rotation
  5. One resident will be appointed to keep minutes of all Freedom Farm
    meetings

The Freedom Farm Daily Chores Requirements
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  1. All residents and visitors will have the option of chore responsibility
    either by rotation or permanent assignment
  2. Amount of time spent on daily chores will be equal to approximately 2
    hours in the early morning (Immediately following sunrise morning
    meeting) and approximately 2 hours in the early evening depending
    upon number of residents and visitors present at any given time.

    Note: Only those individuals who exude a true love of the mother will receive work
    assignments in the garden area. Reading of "The Secret Life of Plants" is a
    required prerequisite.
    Only those individuals who have a genuine love and respect for animals will be
    considered to work in the barnyard.

Current Daily Chores
  • All animal pens are to be raked thoroughly twice daily prior to feeding
  • Egg collection is performed periodically throughout the day
  • Water troughs are filled as needed
  • Cut grasses for milkers
  • Food preservation
  • Cook breakfast for community
  • Kitchen and common facilities clean-up
  • Cook community dinner (once a week)
  • Goat herding
  • Garden maintenance

The Freedom Farm Financial Freedom Plan
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  1. A donation of $80 per month or $25 per week is requested from all
    visitors and residents.  This fund is solely for the needs of the collective,
    and our budget will be evaluated by the council each week .
  • Upon completion of a 90 day trial, an agreement (via consensus) of
    residency will be open for discussion. The resident has the option of
    continuing with the temporary financial arrangement or a 10% income
    share.  Otherwise, the resident may provide the council with a written
    proposal outlining a reasonable trade offer
  • Residents and visitors will never be required to donate to funds raised
    solely for the increased value of the property. It is however, immanent
    that some of our additions (such as fruit trees, etc...) will increase the
    value of the property
2.  Each resident is expected to take a minimum of one shift per month
 at a local swap meet or farmers market in order to raise funds for the
 collective
  • A stipend of 10% of the days gross sales will be paid to the resident
    managing the booth at the close of the sale day. A concise record of
    sales made will be required
3.  Quality handcrafted items may be sold to the farm on a consignment,
 and will be accepted only upon agreement of the council.
  • All consignments will be cataloged in the consignment book with an
    identification number and selling price posted clearly on the item.  
    Tagging of items is the responsibility of the creator
  • All consignments will be considered property of the collective for 30
    days.  At the close of 30 days, both the collective and the creator can
    discuss whether or not to renew the agreement
  • A 20% consignment fee will be retained and deposited into the treasury
    in order to cover costs incurred for flea market booth, gas, and stipend
    payments
  • Interest free start-up loans will be made available to residents for the
    start-up of a personal craft venture. A written proposal is to be
    presented to the council for approval.  Funds not to exceed $75.00
  • Because most flea markets/farmers markets are held on weekends, all
    consignment payments will be calculated and paid on the Monday
    following the sale date
4.  Wage work referral at a local sustainable farm may be available in the  
  future (We are still negotiating this)

The Freedom Farm Living Arrangements
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  1. Every effort will be made to insure that residents and visitors are  
    provided with adequate shelter. Available shelter is provided on a first-
    come-first served basis, and should you have a van, bus, etc...we do
    ask that you utilize this as your living quarters. "Doubling up" will be
    practiced for energy efficiency.  
  2. It is understood that residents of  Organic Freedom Farm are neither
    "land owners" or "renters".  All contributions to the Organic Freedom
    Farm Treasury are used for the day to day needs of the collective

Organic Freedom Farm Energy and Technology
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  1. Solar power is available upon approval
  2. Wood and recycled newspaper logs are used as a heat fuel source
  3. Oil lamps and candles are used for evening indoor lighting
  4. Satellite Internet service is provided at the Organic Freedom Farm for
    those individuals who own their own computer system and router
  5. The community cell phone is available for US calls by appointment in
    20 minute intervals,  and is not for entertainment, social, or collect calls.
Organic Freedom Farm Policies
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  1. Dogs are welcome at the Organic Freedom Farm.  
  • Dogs weighing more than 20 pounds must be contained
  • A maximum of 4 dogs are accepted at one time, until acreage at the
    farm is increased
2. Cats are not suited for the Organic Freedom Farm, as one cat kills
 approximately 100 birds and small animals per year
3. Firearms are prohibited on the premises unless current residency has
 been established and approval has been received via council
 consensus.  A written letter of intent must be provided to council for
 consideration
4. Refunds are not given. Ever.  All monies donated to the Organic         
Freedom Farm are just that...A donation
5. It is expected that use and care of Organic Freedom Farm common
facilities and implements will be done so with the utmost respect
6. Water and energy conservation is to be painstakingly practiced
  • Visitors will provide own heat source, if needed until permanent
    residency has been established
  • Oil lamp, candle or other alternative lighting (visitors to provide own) is
    required after 8:00pm, and possibly sooner on overcast days
  • Computer usage is acceptable between the hours of 10:00am and
  2:00pm on clear days only
7.   Organic biodegradable personal products and cleaning products
 ONLY are excepted on the premises
8.   Non intrusive peaceful behaviour is to be practiced by all residents and
 visitors always, and children should be closely watched by a parent or
appointed guardian
9. Music or any noise of the like should never be so loud as to be heard
outside of one's own personal dwelling, and silence is practiced
between the hours of 8:00pm and 6:00am  
11  Illegal drug use is not acceptable EVER.  Tobacco smoking is OK, so
long as it is done outside of the fenced area of the property and butts
disposed of properly.  Alcohol consumption should be limited to special
occasions
12  All dwellings are to be placed in proper designated areas and must
be made of eco-friendly products or recycled materials
13 The community van is to be used for community projects only and
driven by AZ licensed Organic Freedom Farm approved residents only

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