Help on a small family farm in Lethbridge, Newfoundland, Canada

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  Description

  We are a small family farm located in a rural area. Farming is how we live: we enjoy raising and growing our own food. We have 2 dogs and 1 cat in the house. One is a larger dog that can be intimidating at first but quickly becomes your best friend.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have to do things a little different in Newfoundland. Our island is located in the Atlantic Ocean on the edge of North America, which gives us very unique weather patterns. Our weather can change instantly, so having a vegetable farm in this climate alone is a challenge. Newfoundland is known for its unique culture and has a reputation for being friendly, warm and welcoming; the people here have a genuine spirit. They are also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack for storytelling!
  Our long isolation from the rest of the world created a culture that’s one of a kind and you can see that expressed all around us.
  Our farm is located right on the Discovery Trail Highway, in the middle of the Bonavista Peninsula. It's very rural with a shopping hub located 20 minutes away called Clarenville. We are located just an hour away from historic Bonavista, and along the highway, there are many things to see and do, all reflective of our unique culture.
  On the farm we enjoy a hard rewarding day's work, we also enjoy campfires, good music and friends. All of that will be experienced here.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We need physical help around our farm. We need help around the farm in every corner and aspect of it. We can show anyone interested all the tasks that are listed; we will train if needed. I am sure there will be an exchange of knowledge and we will learn as well.
  Tasks around the farm tend to be:
  Morning and evening feeding of animals which include; cats, dogs, pigs, goats, rabbits and horses.
  Mucking all the animals' stalls when required and laying fresh bedding.
  Tending to the green house, watering plants to be planted.
  Keeping the grounds as tidy as possible: things can get pretty messy when we don't have the time to tidy.
  At the start of our growing season, we need extra hands with planting in June. We place many plants in the ground and it needs to happen quickly due to the hot weather coming in July. Once all of the vegetable transplants are planted, then it's weeding, weeding and more weeding. The weeds tend to grow faster than we can get rid of them. We weed every day till harvest, which starts to happen in August.
  During harvest, all hands are on deck!!
  We also volunteer our time to oversee the Farmers Market in Clarenville every Saturday. We are also involved in the organization of it, so we often go there during the week to look after chores.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have 2 options available: you can stay with us in our home. We have 2 dogs and 1 cat in the house. One is a larger dog that can be intimidating at first but quickly becomes your best friend. There are two full bathrooms available in the house. Or you can park your own living space anywhere on our property and come to the house for meals. The evening meal is cooked daily in the farmhouse and it's an "open pantry" concept for breakfast and lunch, meaning that food is available to help yourself.

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  What else ...

  There is plenty to enjoy along the Bonavista Peninsula Discovery Trail. We have many festivals and events, icebergs and whale watching opportunities, museums, hiking trails, food and dining, fishing, geology, fossils, shops, galleries, boat tours and theatre. Lots to see and do!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a fully dedicated office and workspace. There is plenty of room to set up a few laptops while enjoying some coffee in a well-lit space.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have fields with different views you can choose from every night if you want! Search for the best spot to view the sunset or you can set up close to the house. We have access to a sewer hook up and potable water is available as well.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have pets as well, if they all get along it will be great!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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