Episode #149: Exploring Intentional Community Options with Joel Salatin: Can you “Submit” to a Tribe?

In this week's episode, Farmer Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough dive deep into the intriguing idea of people banding together to create intentional communities.  Whether you want to move into an existing community of like-minded individuals or create a community where you currently live, this episode provides insights while bringing awareness to various pitfalls and challenges.  

Joel, with his multi-generational farm experience, shares insights into the logistics and long-term planning required for such endeavors. From housing interns to contemplating contingency plans, he provides invaluable wisdom on what it takes to build a sustainable community.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sina reflects on her own family's journey, weighing the pros and cons of joining an intentional community versus establishing their own neighborhood versus buying land and creating community with existing neighbors. She shares the decision-making process and the importance of considering relational dynamics when embarking on such ventures.  They also discuss whether it's better to purchase land separately or joint-own as a community.  

Joel sheds light on the American psyche's aversion to “submission” and the need for autonomy, even within communal settings.

Join us as we explore the intersection of land ownership, community building, and the pursuit of autonomy.  Whether you're dreaming of a shared farm or contemplating how to build community, this episode offers invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of tribal living.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:55 Intentional Community Question
• 2:39 What Happens If It Ends?
• 5:00 The American Individuality Anomaly
• 10:03 Example: The Amish
• 14:18 Sina’s Search for Community
• 17:16 Joel Draws the Line
• 19:40 120 Acre Farm
• 22:34 Thriving in an American Context
• 24:18 Hierarchy
• 26:07 Joel’s Summary
• 27:38 How Polyface Does It
• 28:56 Sina’s Ideal Plan
• 32:56 Joel’s Encouragement