Ben

United States
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I am currently
At home
Description
Hi!
Growing up my family managed cabins and campground where travelers and families would come and for vacation and family reunions. This started a passion for my love for the outdoors, travel, and working with people. With time this evolved into a passion for food, social justice and environmental sustainability. I worked in Bolivia in charge of a composting toilet program for two years, and in addition to learning Spanish I gave youth and adult classes about hygiene and sanitation and how to use the latrines as a bathroom and source of compost for a garden or yard. For the past six years I have managed two different vegetable farms. I enjoy growing, cooking, and preserving these foods as pickles, jams, and ferments. I have extensive knowledge about vegetable farming, and some knowledge about animal husbandry and perennial care. I was also able to work one summer at a kids camp focusing on outdoor and farm education. I love cooking and sharing food with others, and sharing dishes that I have learned through the years. I also love many outdoor sports including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more, and I recently found a passion for latin dance. I currently live in Italy, a dream since getting my Italian citizenship three years ago, and am improving my Italian as well. I hope to share my passions and knowledge as a workawayer and hope to gain more skills along the way!
Interests
Charity work
Mountain
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Self development
Sustainability
Gardening
Hiking
Cooking & food
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Winter sports
Plant care
Languages
LGBTQ
Books
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
Organic farming, some English teaching experience, cooking (mostly for friends and family), childhood education, seed starting and nursery, organic disease and pest identification, greenhouse management, sales and business management.
Age
33
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Cats and horses
- Special dietary requirements

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11 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Join our family farm and ...)

I had an amazing time with Alper and his family! As it was still winter I did a lot of preparing the land and helping around the property. I loved the breakfasts shared with the family and my time to be able to relax, enjoying the wood fired stove, and walking around. Thanks for everything!

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14 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Help with gardening, and care ...)

Wow staying with Sara was like going to a magical space and time for a month! i learned how to build rock walls, prune olive and grapes, and help with irrigation and compost toilet construction, not to mention seeing Etna erupt twice during my time there. i would recommend Saras for anyone self motivated who wants to learn and contribute to her… read more

(Excellent )

13 Mar 2022

Left by host (Help with gardening, and care ...) for Workawayer (Ben)

What to say? Lucky whoever hosts this boy! He has been with us for about a month during which he has helped us a lot in the construction of toilet compost, irrigation and has become an exceptional builder of Etna stone walls! In addition, a passionate and good cook, enthusiastic experimenter and above all a beautiful positive happy and funny… read more

(Excellent )

15 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Help on a small ecological ...)

I spent an amazing month with this family and was able to participate in all parts of the farm- planting, weeding, harvesting, market, and leaned a ton with the whole family! I had a great time hanging with the kids and cooking and sharing meals at the beautiful outdoor long wooden table. Thanks again for everything!

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