Small family farm help in central Quebec, Canada

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  Description

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  Looking for help for 2024 season (from June to September). Currently looking for workers available for the full season.
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  We are a small family farm located at Pierreville, Québec. We produce a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Although we are not certified organic, we do our best to reduce the use of chemicals and strongly believe in responsible agriculture.
  
  We are continually looking for people with a strong interest in vegetable farming. We are looking for people who can at least stay for 4 weeks and greatly welcome those who can stay the whole season (specifically in the case of paid workers). We have many projects in progress, do not hesitate to contact us for more details.
  
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  Recherchons de l'aide pour la saison 2024 (de Juin à Octobre). Nous recherchons actuellement des travailleurs disponibles pour toute la saison.
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  Nous sommes une petite ferme familiale située dans le Centre-du-Québec. Nous produisons une grande variété de fruits et légumes. Bien que nous ne soyons pas certifié biologique, nous faisons de notre mieux pour réduire l’utilisation de produits chimiques et croyons fermement en l’agriculture responsable.
  
  Nous sommes continuellement à la recherche de gens ayant un fort intérêt pour l’agriculture maraîchère. Nous recherchons des personnes qui peuvent rester au moins 4 semaines et nous sommes très ouverts à tous ceux qui peuvent rester toute la saison (en particulier dans le cas de travailleurs rémunérés) . Nous avons de nombreux projets en cours, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour plus de détails.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Farmstay help
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Spending time in nature, getting to eat the fruits of one's labor, discovering the process behind the production of fruits and vegetables, 100% hands-on tasks, and a flexible work schedule are some of the benefits you will gain from working at our farm. You will also have the opportunity to learn about Quebec culture, practice your french if you so desire, and experience the traditions linked to small scale agriculture.

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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

  The main tasks are done standing or kneeling and primarily consist of weeding and harvesting. Harvesting generally include sorting and cleaning the crop afterwards. Over the summer, we may have small construction projects such as building signs or fences. Weeding a field by hand can often be quite monotonous and can take multiple days to finish. While we often complete other tasks in between, it is not rare to spend half a day weeding a field, potentially kneeling the whole time. When working, we prioritize doing the job right over rushing, while attempting to balance one’s speed and output. We may ask you to participate at the public market as a salesperson if you feel comfortable doing so.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have a fully equipped recreational vehicle available and a 2 bed bedroom within our house. Breakfast and dinners are usually light, often including fruits and vegetables that we produce, while suppers tend to be heartier meals. We are not vegetarians but have no problems offering accommodations.

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  What else ...

  Walking and cycling are the main activities that can be done close by. The farm is situated right next to the Amerindian reserve of Odanak where there is a museum. If you have access to a car there is a couple of fishing areas close by and you may also engage in kayaking or canoeing. For foreign workers, it is possible to rent a car or find a good bargain for a second-hand one if you plan to stay for an extended period of time. On bicycle (which we have available on site), it takes 15 minutes to reach the village and 5 minutes by car. By car you are about 40 minutes away from three cities (Sorel-Tracy, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville). The metropolis, Montreal, is about 1 hour and a half from the farm. We usually travel to the larger cities once a week.

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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

  Excellent wifi connection. Possibility of private lodging within a camper.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have lots of land available and can host any size of camper.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We accept any well trained pets.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Average 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week