The right paths can reduce mud, but they can also retain water. They make access to your growing areas much more enjoyable. What I did was dug 24" deep trenches about 24" across the top on contour with double reach beds in between, then filled those trenches with shredded wood chips.
You can start on small acreage to build a permaculture paradise with the right design. Discover a food forest system that feeds 20 families on one acre.
All around your community thousands of pounds of recyclable organic materials go to waste. From grass clippings, coffee grounds, vegetables, brush, and leaves. These materials can be easily collected, recycled, and put to good use -- organic waste streams are excellent resources.