Ya going into it with debt could definitely cause obvious problems but also probably some not so obvious ones....getting into a property free and clear may afford you some freedom to experiment down the line once you've established meeting some basic needs....
I'm also looking for interesting ways to document where I'm starting. The land is in pretty bad shape and everyone likes an uplifting story and positive change. So as some of my perennial systems start producing I can quietly build a network and pull in some revenue and then go for a BIG splash with some cool time lapses and before/after shots.
I think there's a lot of people out there that know we're in trouble, they know fossil fuels won't go on forever, but come across more problems than solutions. Offering a solution that is also beautiful and encouraging and positive can be eye catching if framed correctly and shared widely.
I'm trying to figure out something that borrows from Salatin's distributed multi-regenerative enterprise, but is something between eco-village/intentional community and mainstream American life.
Maybe people just buy my fruit. Maybe the come and pick it during harvest. Maybe the trade work hours for product. Maybe they intern or are WOOFERS. Maybe live on-site. Maybe the stay a while and take advantage of world-class climbing 15 minutes into the mountains (Think Eco-resort). Maybe they want to start a small business that fits within the overall vision and framework. My hope is with varying levels of commitment I can meet varying levels of interest/engagement. I do want to design in the capability for invisible structures and intimate community relationships.
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