Farm prep help Southern New Jersey, USA

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  Description

  We are a small farm and learning center. We grow food with no chemicals,no till, and little water. We are what I call AARP farmers and we need help with more physical projects. We have a very playful Australian Cattle dog who always wants to play stick, frisbee, or herding ball. We have a Native American Medicine Wheel and Fairy Grove on the farm.We have close to 70 chickens and we do not kill our hens after there are some laying eggs.We teach home school groups and people of all ages regenerative growing methods, Medicine Wheel, and we offer classes and workshops on a variety of topics .
  We are also currently looking for local workawayers who made just want to try a night or two at our farm.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are located near several wonderful wineries, breweries, and many recreational areas. We are a half hour from Philly and Wilmington ,De. We are close to a lake which is available for swimming and catch and release fishing. We are around an hour from the ocean.You have the opportunity to learn gardening skills, ukulele,juggling,participate in drum circles and camp fires, and more. We have knowledge in no till farming, composting, vermiculture, compost tea as a natural fertilizer. Opportunity to learn about raising chickens for eggs.

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  Help

  Right now we are in need of people to help cut very bushes, lay down cardboard and wood chips, move mulch, and other Garden prep.
  We are always looking for people who have experience with power tools who can help us with chicken coop repair, build a lawn mower shelter,other projects, help build hop trellises, move mulch, and if possible clear limbs and trees. It would be great to have someone who is comfortable with a chainsaw.
  Even if you are not skilled we can still use your help if you have endurance and some physical strength.

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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 a camper with a queen size bed but there is no working appliances in it. We have an outside heated shower. We have enough house and a composting toilet. We have excellent water supplied by a deep well. We also have the second floor of a cabin which has a full size bed and furnishings. We have limited electricity. You can charge phone,computer,and run a fan.
  We do not turn are outside shower on until April. There are local gyms that offer day passes.
  We provide three meals a day.

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  What else ...

  We do not allowing smoking or any drugs.We do not mind occasional beer and wine. We are into holistic healing and we use essential oils and food to stay healthy. We recycle everything we can.

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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 just got a hotspot for an out work awayers so they can use internet.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Van's no problem. Must be self contained. We offer very limited electricity.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  If you have an RV or a van and you have a cat you can have your cat in the vehicle. We have had a visitor here with a dog and the dog was trained not to go after chickens and was friendly with our dogs. We will consider a dog but you must tell us a lot of details.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week