Help around our nonprofit community farm while exploring natural wonders and local culture in Hillsborough, USA

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Our place is a nonprofit community 38 acre farm. This summer we are starting new projects like pigs, poultry, growing fields and a small farmers market. Master Farmers help lead the farmstay helpers, learn to build and work a farm from ground to harvest. Organic growing practices.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
  • 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

    Enjoy the southern hospitality of North Carolina while also being in the modern tech savvy triangle area in Raleigh. North Carolina has so many natural wonders to visit and the triangle area boasts a constant supply of festivals and events. In addition to local culture, you will learn farming, gardening; permaculture suitable to the North Carolina climates.

  • Help

    Help

    You will get to help with different areas of the farm from seeding, cuttings, harvest, mulching, greenhouse, animal care and much more. You will work 5 hours per day for 5 days each week and get two days off to enjoy the area. Food and accommodation provided. Community meals are several days a week.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are different types of accommodation 1) Camping Cabins 2) Tent Cabins and 3) RV Spaces. All cabins are equipped with kitchenette, a/c & heat. Showerhouse and toilet are in separate building. Single Cabins or double occupancy available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is located in Hillsborough North Carolina which is about 30 minutes from Raleigh NC. There are amazing places to visit in North Carolina from the mountains, to the ocean and all in-between. Green, lush and beautiful North Carolina is an beautiful state to visit.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 417574612375

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