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General FAQs about Full Life Farm
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We've put together this list of questions to help manage some of the inquiries we get about the farm. Click on the question below to display the answer.
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Do you grow all of your own food?
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No, it would be incredibly difficult for us to grow all of our own food. we provide all our own animal products (meat, eggs, milk, yogurt, etc.) and most of our own vegetables. we generally purchase other staple items (rice, peanut butter, cooking oil, tea/coffee, spices, sweeteners, etc.) and set up barter agreements for a few other things (additional produce and meat, bread, and some bulk goods). we estimate as a seasonal average that we grow slightly over 50% of our own food, and barter for an addition 10-15%.
We indirectly subsidize our diets by purchasing feed for our animals. we estimate that our animals get approximately 40% or less of their feed from forage or fodder grown on site.
It is our continual goal to increase food production for oursleves, and our community.
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don't you get cold living outside in the winter?
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yes. when it's cold we're cold; when it's hot we're hot; if it's wet, we're wet; if it's dry we're dry; if it's dark, it's dark.
we have lived outside for about 4-5 years, and we see a lot of value to the lessons and insights we've learned during this time.
most recently, we have added a new property to the farm, with a mobile home, and are currently living there. we have genuinely enjoyed our time living outside, and may return to that lifestyle now and again. it's also nice to have a break now and again. :)
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Are pets allowed at FLF?
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We will admit one dog at a time at the farm only by specific arrangement. we have a lot of livestock and gardens that can easily be damaged by dogs, especially when multiple dogs are playing together and get too excited to remember about staying out of garden beds.
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What is the relationship between FLF and the Truth and Beauty Laboratory?
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Full Life Community has two parts, an in-town center (the Lab) and a rural center (the Farm). We have developed this model because as a group we are interested in a variety of activities, some of which are better located in town, and others on a farm. Members at both sites meet about twice a month to plan activities, make decisions, or just spend time together. We all work together on various projects, depending on members' interests and avaiabillity.
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Are children allowed?
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Yes, education is a central part of our mission at FLF, and we encourage people to bring children to see and participate in what we are doing. However, we have a working farm, and are often engaged in construction, logging, or other activities that may create hazards especially for young children, so it is important that we keep a strong commitment to guarding the safety of any children we bring to the farm.
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FAQs about internships / WWOOFing at FLF
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What is the workday like at Full Life Farm?
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We don't have a very structured work week at the farm. In general, we don't differentiate much between "work days" and "days off". Weather conditions, and the needs of the day have a lot more impact on our schedule than the day of the week, etc.
Work at the farm is sometimes unstructured, with individuals finding their own activities to stay productive, and sometimes we provide more structure, especially when we are engaged in large projects that require more people.
It is our philosophy that people are most productive, and require the least management, when they are engaged in activities that they are excited and passionate about. Thus, we do not define specific expectations in terms of hrs/day, etc, but rather look for volunteers that are excited to contribute whatever energy they have.
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Do interns get free room and board?
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We are happy to provide most or all food for our interns, especially during the height of the growing season when we have a lot of excess produce. However, contributions toward food are welcome and appreciated because our farm is just getting started, and we are still working off-site about two days/week to bring in the income that keeps projects at the farm going. These contributions are especially appreciated if you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, etc.) or are visiting during winter months when we don't produce as much or have many opportunities to bring in outside income.
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