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12 Jan 2024
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Description
We have a cattle ranch in Central British Columbia. Our ranch is quiet, secluded and vast. There are many recreational opportunities during the four seasons here at this partly forested partly crop-rich farmland. We could use some help running our dynamic farming operation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A sense of independent living in the vast natural outdoors. Real work experience with livestock and agriculture, understanding how this rewarding industry ticks. A feeling of respite from your world travels.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Working in the cattle operation can include farm machine operation, carpentry, mechanical work on farm machines, gardening, maintaining fencing, observing the cattle herd, helping with calving, working the crops. There is also the opportunity of helping in the home-kitchen and garden, which includes tending the gardens, cleaning house, berry-picking, preserving and freezing the garden harvest, and cooking. There is also a unique opportunity to watch over the grandchildren--keeping them safe and creatively occupied.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a a rustic smaller house trailer in the farmyard with kitchen, washroom, and bedroom. Lunch and dinner are shared with the host family.
What else ...
You may enjoy the local environs if you partake in outdoor sports like hiking+bird watching, biking, swimming, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing. You may wish to go into Prince George for some shopping, movies, restaurants, libraries or sports events. You may simply prefer to relax at the homestead. There is a wifi connection.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This would if your pet can get along with our pets. We have a dog and two cats here, and a lot of cattle and a couple of dozen chickens.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
