Learn about regenerative farming on Cortes Island, BC, Canada

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  Description

  Cortes island is a beautiful and magical little gem with an amazing landscape and a vibrant, quirky community. The farm is 90 acres of waterfront property with 70 acres of protected old-growth forest.
  
  All hours of help will be paid minimum wage.
  
  In addition to the market garden, that drives the business, the holistic farm also includes sheep, chickens and pigs that are rotatinally grazed and spoiled rotten.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Cortes is an exceptional island with many places to discover. This situation is best suited to those looking for an independent experience to relax, explore and connect.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  Help will adjust seasonally. In then summer the main focus is on vegetable production and switching to more fruit picking in the fall. Animal snuggles are a daily activity.
  
  As someone who learned to grow and homestead through volunteering, I'm happy to share any knowledge with those who are interested.
  
  All hours of help will be paid minimum wage. The primary work activities are fruit picking and processing.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Volunteers stay in a fully functioning trailer equipped with hot water, a double bed, propane stove and oven, fridge, good wifi and an outhouse. Laundry is available in the main house. Veggies and eggs are provided and the rest of the meals are on your own.

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  What else ...

  There are many beaches and trails on the island, including on the farm property. We have a vibrant market and many social and music events throughout the year to meet and interact with the eclectic community on a rural island.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Work on a farm is often unpredictable but hours tend to be in the morning with weekends off. This is an ideal situation for people who work remotely as there is a lot of independence, free time and personal space built into the arrangement.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Heritage Hens

  Small flock of egg laying heritage hens. Rotationally grazed and fed organic pellets.

  

  Sheep

  Six Dorper breed sheep. Kept as pets, for their regenerative value and make great sales reps.

  

  Pacha (14 years)

  Looks like a border collie, acts like a sheep. Not a farm dog. Does not bark, defend or chase. She sleeps in my bed with her head on a pillow.

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