typical Sicilian cow farm, between Catania and Ragusa

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We need help, cattle breeding, vegetable garden for our mixed farm, olive trees, orchard, vegetables,

    Surface of my property: 300 hectares

    Certified Organic: Yes since 1999 SOIL AND HEALTH

    Agricultural techniques:

    Biological pest control, Composting, Crop rotation, Green manure, Mulching, Permaculture

    Practices:

    fodder - small fruits - cultivation, bread making, aromatic herbs, horticulture, ancient grains, hay / arable land, medicinal herbs, orchards, seed conservation, experiential visits.
    Animals: cattle, rabbits, sheep, chickens, cats, bees, dogs, horses

    Products: bread, sourdough, eggs, honey, olive oil, preserves, wine, meat and derivatives

    Hello I’m Giuseppe, our farm is near the Vizzini station (60 km from Catania).
    We deal with organic farming and agriculture in our fields. Our breeding system is transhumant, we move the herd during the year to other fields in the province of Enna.
    Together with my family we have been growing and raising organically since 1999.
    The farm consists of 300 hectares in total located in two different locations Catenanuova (Enna) and Vizzini (Catania).
    The activities that we would like to share with you are: the management of pastures and the herd, from sowing to harvesting fodder and wheat, garden care, processing of preserves.
    There is always someone in the company, but you can spend moments in which self-management will be preferable.
    The work sectors are many and specific, so we will often find ourselves working in different fields but in the same place.
    We therefore prefer: adaptability, physical and mental strength, interest in the vegetable and sensitivity towards the animal.
    Our company is a closed cycle, that is, everything is produced inside the company, from fodder for animals to seeds for the land, from manure to enrich the soil, to pasture.
    We try to be self-sufficient and avoid sourcing from external sources.
    Another company activity is the custody and cultivation of some varieties of ancient Sicilian grains.
    Attached to the company there are citrus and olive trees, these for small seasonal productions.
    For some years we have opened the doors to experiential tourism aimed at spreading the culture of healthy and ethical eating, so we host small groups of people (often foreigners) visiting the company and we explain to them our agricultural activity that respects the territory and enhances its products.
    We are inspired by an ethical and eco-sustainable form of farming and we produce high quality organic meats.
    About 4 employees work in the company, between permanent and seasonal workers.
    There is the possibility of hosting Workawayers members by offering a bed in a shared or single room, there is an independent house with kitchen and bathroom.
    We are founding members of the cultural association SIMENZA which has as an essential element the care and preservation of plant and animal biodiversity.
    We are waiting for you and you will be welcome in our company, we will be happy to pick you up at the bus or train station in Catania or at the Vizzini station.

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    Fattoria Familiare,allevamento bovini, orto per la vendita, fattoria mista , olivi, frutteto, ortaggi ,

    Superficie della mia proprietà: 300 ettari

    Certified Organic: Si dal 1999 SUOLO E SALUTE

    Tecniche agricole:

    Controllo biologico dei parassiti, Compostaggio, Rotazione delle colture, Sovescio, Pacciamatura, Permacoltura

    Pratiche:

    foraggi- piccoli frutti - coltivazione, panificazione, erbe aromatiche, orticoltura, grani antichi, fieno/seminativo, erbe medicinali, frutteti, conservazione di sementi, visite esperienziali.
    Animali: bovini, conigli, pecore, galline, gatti, api, cani, cavalli

    Prodotti: pane, pasta madre, uova, miele, olio di oliva, conserve, vino, carne e derivati

    Ciao sono Giuseppe , la nostra fattoria si trova . nei pressi della Stazione di Vizzini (distante 60 km da Catania )
    Ci occupiamo di Allevamento e agricoltura Biologica nei nostri campi. Il nostro sistema di allevamento è transumante , spostiamo la mandria nel corso dell'anno in altri campi in provincia di Enna.
    Insieme alla mia famiglia coltiviamo e alleviamo in biologico dal 1999.
    La fattoria è formata da 300 Ha in totale ubicati in due località diverse Catenanuova (Enna)e Vizzini (Catania).
    Le attività che vorremmo condividere con voi sono: la gestione dei pascoli e della mandria, dalla semina alla raccolta dei foraggi e del grano, la cura dell'orto, la trasformazione delle conserve aiuto per ricevere e accogliere i nostri ospiti stranieri!
    In azienda c'è sempre qualcuno, ma potrete passare dei momenti in cui sarà preferibile l'autogestione.
    I settori di lavoro sono molti e specifici, quindi spesso ci ritroveremo a lavorare in ambiti differenti ma nello stesso posto.
    Preferiamo dunque: spirito di adattamento, forza fisica e mentale, interesse nei confronti del vegetale e sensibilità nei confronti dell'animale.
    La nostra azienda è a ciclo chiuso, cioè all'interno dell'azienda si produce tutto, dai foraggi per gli animali alle sementi per i terreni, dal letame per l' arricchimento del suolo, al pascolo.
    Cerchiamo di essere autosufficienti e di evitare l'approvvigionamento da fonti esterne.
    Un'altra attività aziendale è la custodia e coltivazione di alcune varietà di grani antichi siciliani.
    Annessi all'azienda sono presenti agrumi ed ulivi, questi per piccole produzioni stagionali.
    Da qualche anno abbiamo aperto le porte al turismo esperienziale finalizzato alla diffusione della cultura del mangiare sano ed etico, così ospitiamo piccoli gruppi di persone (spesso straniere) in visita in azienda e spieghiamo loro la nostra attività agricola che rispetta il territorio e ne valorizza i prodotti.
    Ci ispiriamo a una forma di allevamento etico ed ecosostenibile e produciamo carni biologiche di alta qualità.
    In azienda lavorano circa 4 dipendenti, tra stabili e stagionali.
    C'è possibilità di ospitare offrendo un letto in camera condivisa o singola, c'è una abitazione indipendente con cucina e bagno.
    Siamo soci fondatori dell'associazione culturale SIMENZA che ha come elemento imprescindibile la cura e la preservazione della Biodiversità vegetale e animale.
    Vi aspettiamo e sarete i i benvenuti nella nostra azienda, vi verremo a prendere molto volentieri alla stazione dei bus o dei treni a Catania o alla stazione di Vizzini.
    Sarebbe gradita anche aiuto per ricevere i nostri ospiti stranieri al meglio

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    company management, care and behavior of farm and production animals, care of the earth, knowledge of animal and plant biodiversity in the Mediterranean.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking for a person who speaks very well English and can communicate and manage two small children talking and teaching them English.
    No matter where the world she comes from, may be native english speacher or Norwegian, Swedish ,Finnish,....
    It is important for me that she knows how to communicate with children even if they do not know english.
    I would like to meet a person who loves children and knows how to play with them, and have a lot of patience and passion in transmitting the teachings.
    its important for me that she loves also animals because Im a vet and we live also in a farm whit many dog and cats and horse and cows.
    Also I would like to improve my speaking.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Workawayers will stay in a room in shared accommodation with independent bathroom and kitchen

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    ther's bus stop nearby.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    5 hours

Host ref number: 138196253189

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