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We are a small farm raising two unusual breeds; Barbados Blackbelly Sheep and Mangalitsa Pigs. We need help with gardening, some infrastructure projects, for example, we are working on a bath house for our camping area, re-working our pigs' forest/pasture. We can also use help with worming, general care of the sheep, home renovation projects and I REALLY need to re-do our website and set up online shopping. We also have hiking trails that need signage, marking and clearing. We are considering adding a Disc Golf course as well.
We are making improvements on accommodations and hope to have that completed mid-November.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a lovely place out in the middle of nowhere with no light pollution. Star gazing is nice here. We are involved with the Ag and Art Tour of Fairfield County which will be held on June 15/16 2024. We have several major projects on the to-do list but have checked off a few really big ones, including nearly finishing the house, getting the Vintage Camper set up with heat/air, a new stove, a TV, all those things that make it a comfortable, peaceful, retreat, etc.
Our main focus for our farm is our Barbados Blackbelly sheep and Mangalitsa pigs; both pretty rare breeds. We have a little farm store here on the property loaded down with our naturally-raised, healthy pork, chicken, lamb and beef.
We have lots of great neighbors and frequent visitors from all over.
Brad is very talented and is a great teacher when it comes to woodworking, building, etc, if you are interested in that type of activity.
There is plenty of gardening to be done, other interesting projects, such as clearing and marking hiking trails through the woods, animals to spend time with.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We would need to know what you'd like to help us with so that we can schedule our time to do tasks with you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a Vintage Camper with a queen bed and will have a fold-out bed. Heating and air, hot water, TV, etc. We will be adding a gas grill shortly.
The Airstream is not available now; it is undergoing renovations now.
What else ...
We have a nice campfire area complete with a bathhouse. Monticello Lake and Parr Reservoir are not very far away.
There is a brand-new river access only a few miles down the road. Sumter National Forest is right around the corner. Palmetto Trail Alston Trailhead is right down the road; there is some beautiful hiking to be done there.
A little more information
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.
Can possibly accept pets
We do have several large dogs, but they are pet-friendly. Pets will need to be well-behaved around the livestock.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
9-4 but flexible and depends on the project. We'd like to limit hours to 20/wk or so, but depends on current projects.
