Help on a small family farm in Lethbridge, Newfoundland

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  Description

  We are a small Family farm located in a rural area. Farming is how we live, we enjoy raising and growing our own food.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have to do things a little different in Newfoundland. Our island is located in the Atlantic Ocean on the edge of North America, which gives us very unique weather patterns. Our weather can change instantly, having a vegetable farm in this climate alone is a challenge. Newfoundland is known for its unique culture, Newfoundland and Labrador has a reputation for being friendly, Warm and welcoming, the people here have a genuine spirit. They are also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack for storytelling!
  Our long isolation from the rest of the world created a culture that’s one of a kind. And you can see that expressed all around us.
  Our Farm is located around the bay, right on the Discovery Trail Highway, on the Bonavista Peninsula. Its very rural with a shopping hub located 20 minutes away called Clarenville. We are located just an hour away from historic Bonavista, along the highway there are many things to see and do. All reflective of our unique culture.
  On the Farm we enjoy a hard rewarding days work, we also enjoy a campfire, good music and friends. All of that will be experienced here.

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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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  Help

  We need physical help around our Farm. We need help around the farm in every corner of it. We can show anyone interested everything listed, we will train if needed. I am sure there will be an exchange of knowledge and we will learn as well.
  Tasks around the farm tend to be;
  Morning and evening feeding of animals which include; cats, dogs, pigs, goats, rabbits and horses.
  Mucking all the animals stalls when required and laying fresh bedding.
  Keeping the grounds as tidy as possible, we can get pretty messy when we don't have the time to tidy.
  At start of our growing season we need extra hands with planting in June, we place many plants in the ground the longer it takes to get them in, the less we will save due to the hot weather coming in July. Once all of the vegetable transplants are planted, then its, Weeding, weeding and more weeding. They tend to grow faster than we can get rid of them. We weed every day till harvest, that starts to happen in August.
  We have a farm market on site, we need to harvest fresh veggies every morning and keep the store stocked for our customers. Some assistance with household chores would be great!!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have 2 options available, you can stay with us in our home. We have 3 dogs and 1 cat in the house. There are two full bathrooms available in the farmhouse. The store is located in the basement of the house. Two meals are cooked daily in the farmhouse. Unless we are busy then it is a tend to yourself kind of day! Or you can park your own living space anywhere on the farm. You would need to come up to the farmhouse for meals.

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  What else ...

  There is plenty to see and do alone the Discovery Trail. We have many festivals and events, icebergs, whales, museums, hiking trails, food and dining, fishing, geology, fossils, shops, galleries, boat tours and theatre. Lots to see and do!

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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

  We have a fully dedicated office and workspace. Plenty of room to set up a few laptops while enjoying some coffee in a well-lit space.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have Fields you can choose from to view every night. You can choose a different location every night if you want. Search for the best spot to view the sunset...We have access to a sewer hook up and potable water is available as well.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have pets as well, if they all get along it will be great!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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