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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 meglioTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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.
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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: FluentThis 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
Workawayers will stay in a room in shared accommodation with independent bathroom and kitchen
What else ...
ther's bus stop nearby.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours
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hanno mostrato sin da subito un ottimo spirito di adattamento ai luoghi e alle persone.
Abbiamo trascorso un periodo intenso e ricco di emozioni.
il tempo è… read more
You will not find a place or family as loving as this one. Guiseppe, his family, and his friends are the most fun-loving, kind, thoughtful, exciting, caring, exceptional people I’ve ever met, truly. Be ready to learn an incredible amount with Guiseppe - he has so so much knowledge to share about the farm, the… read more
The first night we got to the farm Giuseppe had said he wanted this place to feel like our home, not just another workaway we were traveling through. One month later, on the last night, he asked me if it felt like my home, and without a doubt, I can say yes... in a way that I feel homesick after leaving, seriously. We arrived on… read more
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hanno mostrato sin da subito un ottimo spirito di adattamento ai luoghi e alle persone.
Abbiamo trascorso un periodo intenso e ricco di emozioni.
il tempo è… read more
You will not find a place or family as loving as this one. Guiseppe, his family, and his friends are the most fun-loving, kind, thoughtful, exciting, caring, exceptional people I’ve ever met, truly. Be ready to learn an incredible amount with Guiseppe - he has so so much knowledge to share about the farm, the… read more
The first night we got to the farm Giuseppe had said he wanted this place to feel like our home, not just another workaway we were traveling through. One month later, on the last night, he asked me if it felt like my home, and without a doubt, I can say yes... in a way that I feel homesick after leaving, seriously. We arrived on… read more