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2012 Calendar

Farm Experience Weekend
March 30- April 1 Our 10th year!
The best overview of life in community, green building and solar technology, gardening, midwifery, education... more

Midwifery Assistant Workshop April 1-7
Permaculture Apprenticeship April 8
Natural Building Workshop April 13-15
cob, strawbale, slip-form clay, alis, natural plasters, living roofs, clay floors, round pole, cord-cob, adobe, thatch and more
Experience the Land April 20-22
A Farm Experience Weekend plus a waterfall hike. Swan Conservation Trust.
The World Peace Diet Conference with Dr Will Tuttle May 3-6
Author of The World Peace Diet speaks and performs his music. Hands-on garden tour, vegan cooking classes plus lectures, workshops and with Will...more
Farm School Family Fest May 12 & 13
Music, Tours, Food & camping included.
A benefit for The Farm School.
Midwifery Herb Workshop May 17-20
Swan Trust Stream Clean Up May 19
Litter pickup at Langford Branch, at Swan Trust's 20 acre rare plant preserve in Hampshire, TN
Midwifery Workshop - Common Sense and Tradition May 20-24
Community & Sustainability Conference May 25-27 Explore the connection between lifestyle and intention.
Women's Retreat June 1-3
Sisters of all ages come together. Hosted by women of The Farm...more
Organic Gardening Intensive
June 3-10 or 8-10 A week (or weekend) Hands-on gardening plus garden tours on and off-The Farm to visit Shiitake operations, a bamboo nursery...more
Natural Building Workshop June 5, 2012   
Midwife Assistant Workshop June 10 - 16
Midwifery Workshop - Neonatal Resuscitation June 19 - 20
Adobe Dome Building Workshop July 9-14
Buffalo River Canoe Trip July 21
Swan Trust
Summer Retreat July 25-29
or 27-29 (weekend only) Fun for the entire family.
Midwife Assistant Workshop July 29 - Aug 4
Prairie Barrens Hike Aug. 4 Swan Trust
Advanced Midwife Workshop Aug 19-25
Midwifery Workshop - Neonatal Resuscitation Aug 27 - 28
BIOCHAR Stove Camp Aug 31- Sept 4
hands-on experience plus theory & instruction on gasifiers of numerous types
Midwifery Assistant Workshop Sept 16-22
Farm Experience Weekend Sept 21-23
Vegan Cooking Retreat Oct. 12-14
Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend.
 
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The Farm Community Today - Farm Government
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The Farm Community is currently home to approximately 200 residents spanning four generations.

In addition to members, the community is also host to a revolving number of interns, midwifery students, and other short-term visitors.

The Board of Directors
The principle governing body of The Farm Community is the Board of Directors. Representatives are elected through democratic process for three-year terms.The BOD manages the community's finances and assets and oversees implementation of the annual budget.

The Membership Committee
The Membership Committee processes the applications for new members and also helps mediate internal disputes between members. Representatives are elected to two-year terms.


Volunteers serve on a number of additional committees that address the many different aspects of life in community. A few example:

The Land-Use Committee
Oversees the management of both forests and fields for the needs of people and to enhance the diversity of internal ecosystems. It also addresses issues such as the removal of invasive species.

The Finance Committee
Helps administer the communities development fund, making small loans to members for home improvements. The development fund is also used to cover costs for infrastructure in new neighborhoods. The Finance committee also reviews the finances a provisional member applications and makes recommendations to the Membership Committee.

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