Help a farmer develop a new sustainable farm in Popoyo, Nicaragua

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  • Last activity: 11 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a Canadian living in Nicaragua. I used to run a small touristic farm in Nova Scotia. I am starting over and building one here in Nicaragua. My hope is to live as sustainably as possible, growing my own food and reducing waste. I am pretty easy going but get things done! I love riding my horse, hanging with friends and have reluctantly finally taken up surfing. I speak French, english and am working on my spanish. I used to host workawayers in my farm and Canada and loved the cultural exchange & chance to meet different people. Looking forward to it again!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Nicaragua is a wonderful country and there are tons to experience in the area. Mostly tourists come for surfing but there are lots of other activities to do! The farm is about 5-8 minutes from the beach (I recommend you have some sort of mode of transportation) in a more private area.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Starting up up a little farm in Nicaragua & an extra pair of hands is always useful. Tasks are flexible depending on what you would like to do. So far, the farm has 3 dogs, 2 kittens, 4 horses, and some chickens. With time I hope to add in pigs, ducks, goats and an emu (if I can find one in Nicaragua!!). The farm is also growing its garden and the hope is eventually provide the household with lots of greens and veggies. Help around the house is also expected, meals, cleaning, etc.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Small room with single bed. You would be sharing the house with me. The house is very basic; palm roof, concrete walls, no ac. I am in the process of building a pool and there is a large rancho you would have access to exercise if you need. Internet is good and never goes out as the farm is entirely on solar. You will be expected to help with cooking and general house chores.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You'll have lots of time off to go explore the area. The area is growing and theres a great community around. You'll be welcome to join on some of my adventures (horse riding, surfing, swimming, hanging out, etc.). It would be good if you had your own transport as its a decent walk to the beach, but if not, we can work around it (I can offer rides).

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The property is entirely on solar with a relatively good internet (especially for the area) so you will have access to work at all times. The schedule is super flexible so you can plan accordingly.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Around 6.5 acres of land so plenty of space.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    If the pet is friendly with farm animals & other dogs/cats!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 146555796881

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