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Description
We run a farm with approximately 100 Boer goats and three horses. Our goats are sold for meat as well as breeding stock. Throughout the summer months, many of our weekends are spent showing our goats. Guests do not need prior knowledge or experience working with goats, only a willingness to learn and a fondness for animals.
Our farm sits on about 30 acres of land, though we are also close to a town of about 6,800 people. There is a lot of opportunity for hiking and outdoor activities in the area. We do not have public transportation or rideshares in the area. We are located about 300km from Philadelphia, 450km from New York City, 200km from Pittsburgh, and 250km from Washington DC.
Gale and I (Crys) both work full-time for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (state prisons). I am a teacher and Gale is a prison guard. I am generally home in the evenings and on weekends. Gale's schedule is much less predictable, and he often works 16 hour shifts, requiring him to sleep during the day.
Our living space is probably best suited for one person (full-size bed), but a couple travelling together would likely be comfortable.
We look for Workawayers to become part of our family by sharing meals and learning from one another.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
We enjoy sharing our American culture and Central Pennsylvania cuisines with guests. We have some experience in traveling to the Caribbean and Europe and enjoy learning about new cultures and cuisines.
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 need help feeding and maintaining the goats daily. Maintenance of the goats includes largely things such as grooming, giving medications when needed, and handling them so that they are friendly as well as cleaning out the stalls. The ability to lift 50 pounds of feed is required.
There are also small building projects such as repairing the barns and fences.
Guests will receive accommodations (including meals) and a weekly wage for farm related work. There is usually between 30-35 hours of work per week, for which we pay $225.
We both work full-time jobs, so help around the house (cooking and tidying) would also be appreciated. We do have an indoor dog (75 pounds) to keep guests company throughout the day.
Guests who are interested in working with the horses would also be welcomed to do so. They love to be brushed and riding is available.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Czech, Spanish, or any other language a guest is willing to share!
Accommodation
Guests will stay in our home with us. We do not have children. They will have their own bedroom with a full-size bed and full bathroom. They will have full access to the kitchen and common living space. There is a washer and dryer available. Food will be provided for guests to prepare their own breakfasts and lunches (sometimes on weekends Gale may treat us to a Pennsylvania breakfast). We would prefer that Workawayers plan to eat most dinners with us so that we can get to know each other and practice/learn language.
What else ...
There are many opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and fishing in the area. There is also and Amtrak station within 15 minutes, which makes accessing Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York City very convenient. The closest airport is in State College, PA (a bustling college down), about 45 minutes away via car. There is no public transportation or ride share available in the area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have reliable wifi in the house. There is a small office area where a laptop could be set up. Our dining room table is my favorite place to set up my laptop because of the sun that shines in.
Space for parking camper vans
We do have space for travel trailers/vans up to about 25 feet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
30 - 36 hours per week
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I will miss them, the dog bourbon and the animals in the barn
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I will miss them, the dog bourbon and the animals in the barn
Working in the barns was a learning experience and as well as a lot of fun.
I would highly recommend this Workaway opportunity to anyone that loves the outdoors and caring for animals. The property is beautiful… read more
The house is… read more
They were extremely communicative leading up to their stay and throughout their time on the farm.
Zac and Katie were quick to help with any tasks that came about, and were eager to learn new things. They were dependable and took the care of our animals very seriously. We really enjoyed having them as… read more
When we first arrived, Crystal gave us a sheet with detailed instructions on which goats get which feed and at… read more
