A sophomore from a college at Missouri State University in West Plains is currently enrolled in a course called Utopian Criticism, and as a part of this course, reading and discussion intentional communities. 
Below, her questionnaire, and my answers. Douglas 

The Farm Community Questionnaire

1.     Would you consider The Farm to be an egalitarian community?

 A: In the world of intentional communities, “egalitarian” means “income sharing.” We are not an income sharing community. However we do hold the land and infrastructure, which includes all the homes, in a trust.

2.     Do any traditional gender roles persist in the community?

A: New mothers tend to stay home with their babies to facilitate breastfeeding. That said, from my general observation, fathers play an active role in raising their children.

3.     What types of relationships are there on The Farm? Monogamous, polygamous, heterosexual, homosexual, etc.?
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A: People are free to define themselves and we have all types of relationships, which are considered a private, personal matter.

4.     What holidays, if any, does the community celebrate on The Farm?

A: People are free to celebrate any and all holidays, from cultural traditions to new age pagan rituals.

5.     What would you say is the most successful institution or business on The Farm?

 A: Our most successful business is an electronics manufacturing facility. www.seintl.com
The midwifery center is probably the most widely known. www.thefarmmidwives.org
Swan Conservation Trust recently completed purchase of an additional 1400 acres surrounding the community. www.swantrust.org
Plenty International is widely respected around the world for its relief and development work. www.plenty.org

6.     What kinds of issues do you encounter on The Farm? Is the community divided on any issues?

 A: Life in community is a never ending source of issues and personal dramas.

7.     Do all pregnant members use your midwifery services on The Farm, or do some use public hospitals?

 A: For the most part, birth in hospitals takes place when there is an emergency or complication.

8.     Does The Farm community do any trade or bartering with any other intentional communities or businesses?

 A: We have not pursued this or found the opportunity. All Farm businesses and individuals act independently, so the community itself is not seeking service or products from another community.  

9.     Do you use herbal or holistic medicines to treat illnesses on The Farm?

 A: Yes. Generally determined by the individual to decide what to try, what works, and when it is necessary to utilize Western medicine..

10.  What type of education is encouraged on The Farm?

 A: All forms of education are encouraged.