Acorn Community Farm

Acorn is a farm-based, anarchist, egalitarian, intentional community[1] located in rural Louisa County, Virginia, United States.

[2][3] In the early 1990s, Twin Oaks reached its population capacity, leading to increased demand from prospective members.

The community culture prioritizes personal responsibility over formal supervision, addressing issues on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the diverse needs of individuals.

[3] Income from the business is held in common and is used to support Acorn's members, as well as other initiatives, such as a fund dedicated to fostering new cooperative egalitarian communities.

The community operates a flexible, self-directed labor system that reflects its non-hierarchical philosophy, emphasizing personal independence and responsibility.

Without bosses, managers, or supervisors, work occurs through collaborative input, with priorities determined by those most familiar with the requirements of specific tasks.

The case, Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association v. Monsanto, was a class-action suit litigated by the Public Patent Foundation.

The lawsuit was filed in response to Monsanto's legal actions against farmers whose fields had been contaminated with the company’s GMO seeds.