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Hi FIRSTLY YOU MUST BE IN CANADA AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE CONSIDERING COME TO MY FARM.
I am seeking help moving things to my other farm. The virus is out, and so is the sunshine. My farm is an optimistic safe place. For those of you stuck as of late, perhaps we together can ride this crazy world order thru .
Looking for help on a small sheep farm (I sold off my flock these days...) and some ranch work as we are changing from my generation to the next. Learn and we can explore local area, in Alberta, Canada. Your work involves feeding and cleaning, and housework, as well to attend community activities so you meet many new friends.
The work can be hard and very interesting , but so is life In the countryside. Your work and family time is within the Workaway guidelines. The sun sets late here in Alberta ( in summer) and we like to rest in front of an open fire under the stars listening to the coyotes at night.
Expect to work 5 hours a day 5 days a week and enjoy my friends, family, neighbours and all the area has to offer the rest of the time. If allowed now, we will take day trips into the mountains for hikes and to the area towns to visit the local art gallery, shops and pub. I am 5 minutes from Turner Valley.
Experienced former farmer and longtime member of the local community seeking help on a small hobby farm. I am active and fit and like to spend my days working outside. If you would like experience working on my farm, helping garden, painting my house, and to tidy and setting up we will learn a lot. A long time ago I worked hard to earn my degree in agriculture. I have horses and cattle (only in summer) and there are lots of tractors, trucks, and other equipment that needs maintenance and repair, as I am selling down my property.
I have traveled many countries and lived in Kenya, UK, Australia and Japan mostly on farm exchanges myself. In last year I myself became a workaway myself in Mexico…also a few years ago I was travelling like you in Scotland and England. I often take global farm guests on road trips (if allowed) to see and visit other ranches and farm people. I enjoy the company of others who like to learn about the land, the area, and work with animals and aren't afraid to get dirty.
I am always having trouble with new technology and would appreciate any computer help you can give me. I am trying to cope with Windows 10 and my ipad and my iphone and would love it if they recognize each other!
I prefer not Vegetarian, vegan etc and not arriving late or early.I request you non smoker in my house and to eat all foods, respect my home and to “ pitch in” helping or looking for chores in thanks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Rural Alberta offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the rolling foothills. I was raised in the area and my family is one of the original pioneer families. Most of my brothers still live farm and ranch in the area. I go hiking with a regular group often. The Town of Turner Valley is only 5 minutes away and there is a library, restaurants, shopping and lots of local culture. Pub night is Wednesday nights. I show my guests the countryside and the people, while they help and learn from my many projects on the go.
Help
I am available to host farm and some gardening and perhaps tree planting only in springtime or autumn. We often celebrate family events together. I need someone who likes to work unsupervised on building projects so if you have carpentry skills I can put them to good use. I want help in completion of a barn that other guests and I have been working on. It is not difficult and no former experience is necessary as we plan it together. General farm chores such as help gardening and helping to cook fresh, healthy, local meals is part of your daily schedule. I am really in need of someone to help me with my computer skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Either in the main ranch house or in a camper trailer nearby. We have a swimming pool sometimes available. We all share in household chores, and I am happy to teach you to saddle a horse yourself.
What else ...
many local nearby sights and we are part of a hiking group for Sunday day trips in the Rocky Mountains. Also if time permits, we can ride horses too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Always want to tidy up so a good addition to my family
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Always want to tidy up so a good addition to my family
Welcome back any time
And also many experience to live, hiking with the hiking group, drive all kind of vehicules... :)
Thank you very much Andy for this short time spend at your place !
The days are alsways different and the tasks fair. And beside working... you never know when you end up dressed like the people in the 19th century and help in the heritage park ;) or chasing cattle.
We had a lot of fun and you will meet many people, 'cause Andy… read more
i stay 2+ weeks with Andy. At the first day i already regret i ordered the flight ticket because i can't stay longer time in there.
Andy is really easygoing, funny, talkative, . And Because my English not so good, he teach me a lot of English words(include lower word. hahaha!). sometimes you can't understand his… read more
We can't describe Andrew. He is the men the most incredible we have never see. Andy is a little men with a giant heart!
Thank you very very much Andy for this 3 weeks past with you and your baby sheep. It's past to quickly, it's so bad...
Andrew love play hard!
You have to come in… read more
The jobs I had to do where really varying and fun and I learnt so many different things from him. It was also really interesting to see his sustainable lifestyle.
I can… read more
