Volunteer on our Haskap berries Orchard in Upper Branch, Canada

Description

Hi, my name is David, and I am a new farmer, working hard to make my dream a reality!! I have started a Haskap Orchard, and am three years in, and still pre-revenue so looking for volunteers to help get me to my first commercial harvest this coming season!! Opportunity to come and stay starting in April 2018!

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help

UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Amazing opportunity to learn about farming haskap using organic practices (Not certified) and experience living on an off grid farm! There are also bees on the property so much to learn about this amazing little creature that supports us all!!

Help

Looking for support on a Haskap Orchard. Orchard maintenance from weeding to preparing for the harvest to harvesting the haskap berry. Also looking to build a greenhouse, and create the veggie and herb gardens for the season.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Accommodation

Off Grid farmhouse in a shared bedroom with other volunteers. There is also an opportunity to tent if preferred.
There is a kitchen with gas range and gas fridge for all to use, and during the harvest season, many fresh veggies from the garden.

What else ...

Explore 180 acres of property from forest to fields to a small wetland. Bridgewater is nearby along with many other local attractions, beaches and communities!

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

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