Central Plains Sustainability Project

Holton, Kansas, United States

  • Updated on: Feb 26, 2025 (about 1 month ago)
  • Created on: Feb 21, 2025 (about 1 month ago)
Central Plains Sustainability Project

Mission Statement

Our focus is based heavily on the rights of the individual.  We entered this life because of the need to escape the ruling class of today's society. We claim to want freedom and then impose our will on others.  our focus is 4-fold. <ol> <li> <ol> <li>Perpetual Sustainability.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>   <ol> <li> <ol> <li>Individual Sovereignty.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>   <ol> <li> <ol> <li>Collective Security.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>   <ol> <li> <ol> <li>Voluntary Exchange.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>  

Community Description

We are not an Intentional Community but more like an Intentional Neiborhood. Each member owns their own land and make their own decisions. Our Neiborhood is based on

<ol> <li> <ol> <li>Perpetual Sustainability.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

<ol> <li> <ol> <li>Individual Sovereignty.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

<ol> <li> <ol> <li>Collective Security.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

<ol> <li> <ol> <li>Voluntary Exchange.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

Collectively we have over 1200 acres of land. We consist of 21 active Homesteads and 76 individuals.

About

  • Type(s): Unspecified or Other
  • Programs & Activities:
    • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
    • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
    • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
    • Festivals, Conferences, Events
  • Location: Rural

Housing

  • Status: We do not have land
  • Area: 1200 acres
  • Housing Provided: Purchase
  • Land Owned By: Individual community member(s)
  • Additional Comments: All members either own their own land or live in an apartment, house or camper and work on the homesteads in the community.

Membership

  • Adult Members: 76
  • Child Members: 14
  • Non-Member Residents: 0
  • Percent Women: 50%
  • Percent Men: 50%
  • Percent Transgender: 0%
  • Percent Non-Binary: 1-10%
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes
  • Visitor Process: Email me at tagnbee@lifedonefree.com
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Membership Process: We don't have established rules. This is intentional. If people want to recognized as a community member, then show up and be involved.

Government

  • Decision Making: Democracy (majority rule)
  • Identified Leader: Yes, multiple identified leaders
  • Leadership Core Group: Yes
  • Additional Comments: <ol> <li>Voluntarism is our Governance. We don't have rules. We are a 100% merit-based community. If you want your voice to be heard, show up and be involved.</li> </ol>

Economics

  • Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: No
  • Shared Income: None
  • Open to Members with Existing Debt: Yes
  • Additional Comments: We focus on the right of the individual first. Economics is determined between the parties involved. We barter and use community purchasing power to benefit all.

Sustainability Practices

  • Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
  • Current Renewable Energy Generation: 26-49%
  • Energy Sources:
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Geothermal
  • Planned Renewable Energy Generation: 100%
  • Current Food Produced: Between 26-49%
  • Planned Food Produced: Almost All, around 90%
  • Food Produced Locally: From 50-75%

Lifestyle

  • Common Facilities:
    • Garden(s)
    • Greenhouse(s)
    • Large Scale Kitchen
    • Stage or Auditorium
    • Swingsets & play areas
    • Waterfront access
    • Community Building
  • Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it
  • Internet Fast?: Yes, exceptionally.
  • Cellphone Service: Good for some people.
  • Shared Meals: 1-3 times per month
  • Dietary Practices:
    • Omnivorous (plants and animals)
    • Local
    • Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers)
    • GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms)
    • Vegetarian Only
    • Vegan (plants only, no animal products)
    • People are free to eat what they want.
  • Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No - people may eat however they wish.
  • Special Diets OK: Yes
  • Alcohol Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
  • Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
  • Additional Diet Comments: Individual freedom means exactly that.  We encourage everyone to live life according to their own terms.
  • Common Spiritual Practice(s):
    • Christian
    • Free to worship as you see fit.
  • Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
  • Education Style(s):
    • Home Schooling
    • Private School off the property
    • Public Schooling
    • Up to each family or individual
  • Expected Healthcare Practices: <blockquote> </blockquote>
  • Healthcare Options:
    • Partial, Special, or Limited Community Plan
    • Up to each family, household, or individual
  • Additional Comments: We have a like-minded medical clinic that serves our community and others.

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Fair Housing Laws

This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.

Keywords

freedom, liberty, sovereignty, self-reliance, sustainability, offgrid, community, hoimesteading,