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The image depicts a serene scene of a large tan cow and several small black and white pigs grazing in a field, surrounded by trees with vibrant red leaves.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, a wooden fence, and a backdrop of trees with vibrant autumn foliage, set against a forested hillside.
The image depicts a rooster and a group of turkeys on a farm, with the words "Colombia Organic Farm" written in green at the bottom.

Help out on a farm in British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a large farm in a valley along the Shuswap RIver 20 km north of Lumby In the North Okanagan.
    We do have a big sheep flock, beef cows, pigs, horses, chicken, turkeys and are certified organic. Also we have a big garden. Myself i'm 53 and my husband is 60. we have 3 children 29,29,25 that are not living at home any more but are coming to help occasionally. We live in a loghouse.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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
  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help around the property with all types of tasks. Contact us for more info

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We speak English,French and German and like to share that

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a guest cabin beside the house , as well as rooms in the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We like to welcome interested people to share our knowledge about farming.

  • 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

    We have lots of space to park camper

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a small town nestled in a valley, surrounded by mountains and trees, with a mix of buildings and green spaces visible.
The image depicts a small town nestled in a valley, with a mountainous backdrop and a mix of buildings, trees, and fields.
The image depicts a tree with bare branches, set against a backdrop of a bright yellow sun shining through the branches.
The image depicts a group of six people enjoying a picnic in a field, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. The group is seated on the ground.
The image depicts a serene scene of a large tan cow and several small black and white pigs grazing in a field, surrounded by trees with vibrant red leaves.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field, a wooden fence, and a backdrop of trees with vibrant autumn foliage, set against a forested hillside.
The image depicts a rooster and a group of turkeys on a farm, with the words "Colombia Organic Farm" written in green at the bottom.

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