Our first step will be to educate ourselves and the community to the need for food independence and their interest in collective ownership of their own food. Once we have been properly educated it is crucial that we canvass our community to educate our neighbors of what sustainable agriculture is and how fundamentally important it is that everyone understands our intentions.
 
​Through a meticulous process, it is imperative that each square yard of land is cataloged, no matter how large or small, so that we are aware who owns it, and what it will take to get it zoned and secured for community use. 

Our primary focus in this regard will always be to buy the land outright, and every effort should be given to achieving this end. This step ensures that the land we cultivate is earmarked for a sustainable agricultural commune for its community and not have owners to take it back after our labor. Where it is impossible for us to purchase the land, securing its use by whatever means at our disposal will have to suffice.

Our next step will be developing a cohesive process to determine what to grow and where to grow our produce. Every region of the nation is different, and we must first determine which foods will grow best in or local region. Once determined, another survey of that community and the local businesses which use produce and poultry must be conducted to determine which fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains are most widely grown, consumed, popular, and commercially valued in that area. We will then select our crop and produce composition based on what will grow best and what is most desired. These studies and processes determine which crops, among those selected, will grow most profusely and effectively in the various unique climates, environments and neighborhoods.

Next, we will begin to organize labor. Designated SAC activists will be charged with organizing other local activists, community organizers and local residents into the divisions of labor necessary to initiate the commune – both to raise the funds to start it and the heads to hands to work the land. Following the collective ownership format, we will canvas our neighbors and solicit contributions of $.50 to $1.00 per individual in a household every 90 days for one calendar year. We will also secure volunteers from within each community to work the gardens on a rotating basis. Ideally, we would like 100% participation in contributions of money and labor; however, we are conscious that the elderly and disabled may not be able to assist and will make adjustments as needed.