Mark Steagall

Nick Kitchener wrote:
If I take a pig out of a factory, or a plant out of a hydroponic production facility and "set them free" in a highly complex inter-connected natural environment how long do you thing they would last? Not very long right? Unfortunately there are a ton of people who live in human factory farms both physically and mentally. What I struggle with is 1. Can they even be reached? and 2. Can they even survive a transition? and 3. Is my time and energy better invested in developing more fit for purpose individuals that are seeking and wanting my help?

I agree 💯%. It's the same metaphor as the 1st Matrix movie: where Morpheus apologies to Neo about pulling him out of the matrix as an older man, because of the strong emotional connection, and potential for cognitive dissonance to be overwhelming and even violent. Such is the case with the current indoctrination of the human factory which is mainstream society.

Chris Takacs wrote:
I'm not looking for philosophies or social groups, plenty of that! I want templates to build on.
Any leads?

Hi Chris,
    I was part of a local community that did some of this in Northern Arizona. As a way of utilizing another form of commerce/currency we took part in something we called a "gifting circle". My good friend who hosted the gifting circles, learned it from a book called "Ubuntu". Ubuntu is a form of commerce that is gift-based.
    Now, personally I perceive the potential flaws with gift-based currency immediately. However, with a community of homogeneous spirit, that is high-morality and high-trust, it is possible. And like most things surrounding permaculture and intentional community, this will only work at a small-community level, and not at a large governmental level. Though, it's been tried many times on large scale, it hasn't proven itself to function properly as a form of government.

Howdy Permies!
    My name is Mark Steagall. My wife, 3 children, and I are on a beautiful 100 acre dexter ranch in Center, Kentucky. I work as a live-on-site ranch hand here, since June of this year. We were lured here on the pretense that the owners here wanted to build a Christian community. After 4 months of living and working here, I perceive that the elderly owners simply want an on-site ranch hand, which is not exactly what my wife and I are looking for.
    Our interests are first and foremost to serve God and be a blessing upon our fellow kindred. And that by following old testament farming and animal husbandry practices, we might build a successful community of like-minded Christian permaculture enthusiasts.
    If you want to know more details of what we are looking for and want to get to know us better, please call me at 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall
Owner of Mowers&Growers
928-641-8565
whydidntitgrow@mail.com

Hello Lyn Hod!

My name is Mark Steagall. I have 5+ years of gardening and 4 years livestock experience as well as having a library of information on different trades that I have experience in. I currently own my own landscaping, garden, and tree service business. My wife and I are pursuing a live on-site work/trade position or landshare opportunity. We are traditionalist followers of Jesus Christ and are also pro-organic, anti-vax, and into homeopathic/naturopathic remedies. I specialize in low-budget survival gardening. If interested, please call/text Mark at Mowers&Growers 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

To Brian Parrish and Doctor Vic:

My name is Mark Steagall. I have 5+ years of gardening and 4 years livestock experience as well as having a library of information on different trades that I have experience in. I currently own my own landscaping, garden, and tree service business. My wife and I are pursuing a live on-site work/trade position or landshare opportunity. I specialize in low-budget survival gardening. We are both followers of Jesus Christ and subscribe to the warrior poet philosophy as well. If interested, please call/text Mark at Mowers&Growers 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

Hello Floyd Banner!

My name is Mark Steagall. I have 5+ years of gardening and 4 years livestock experience as well as having a library of information on different trades that I have experience in. I currently own my own landscaping, garden, and tree service business. My wife and I are pursuing a live on-site work/trade position or landshare opportunity. I specialize in low-budget survival gardening. If interested, please call/text Mark at Mowers&Growers 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

Ivanson Lance:
How's your search going? I am very interested in a land partnership or co-op.

My name is Mark Steagall. I have 5+ years of gardening and livestock experience as well as having a library of information on many different trades that I have experience in. I currently own my own landscaping, garden, and tree service business. My wife and I desperately want to move out of the desert here in Arizona. We are pursuing a live on-site work/trade position or landshare opportunity. I specialize in low-budget survival gardening. If interested, please call/text Mark at Mowers&Growers 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

Hello Abbie Bender,

My name is Mark Steagall. I have 5+ years of gardening and 4 years livestock experience as well as having a library of information on different trades that I have experience in. I currently own my own landscaping, garden, and tree service business. My wife and I desperately want to move out of the desert here in Arizona. We are pursuing a live on-site work/trade position or landshare opportunity. I specialize in low-budget survival gardening. If interested, please call/text Mark at Mowers&Growers 928-641-8565. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

Good morning Steve Rowe!

My name is Mark Steagall. Have you started your homestead yet or are you still looking for members to begin your land acquisition? I am very interested in what you want to accomplish. Please call me at 928-641-8565 or email me at whydidntitgrow@mail.com. Thank you and I look forward to talking with you.
Regards,
Mark Steagall

Carmen Cullen wrote:My spouse and I are Mennonites, and I think anyone in our church would fit in in your community. I'm glad to see you doing God's work in this way.

Something that brought us to Christianity was meeting Christians while building our homestead. Our most powerful experience was buying our initial breeding pair of rabbits from nuns, and they blessed them and us before we left. Now that we're Mennonites, almost all of our needs can be met by using Mennonite resources. I'm getting my sewing machine repaired by Mennonites, I do my grocery shopping at the Mennonite grocery store, we buy our soil from Mennonites, you get the idea.

Not trying to convert you to my denomination, but you may find that placing yourself near Mennonite resources would get you very far on this project. You'll find that it's a denomination that blends well with an agrarian lifestyle, but without the strict lifestyle requirements of Amish. Some Mennonites are very strict though, so you'll have to do some legwork to find a community that you fit in with.

I came because I'm agrarian, I stayed for the values of non-violence, good works through God's love, and the strength of community.