Help out and learn about organic vegetable growing on a experimental non-profit farm in Hörby Sweden

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    The farm is a non-profitable organic farm with a vegetable garden where we try to develop a permaculture. A variety of vegetables and fruits grow in greenhouses and the open field. There are no animals on the farm, except for a very friendly cat and some hardworking honey bees.
    I have been hosting volunteers for over 20 years and have always appreciated the help and company.

    Volunteers help on the farm and participate in all activities with me. I try to have between two and five workawayers at the same time and they usually stay for two to four weeks.

    I don’t host volunteers in the winter months as there is not as much work to do.

    If you have an interest in organic vegetables and want to enjoy simple farm life in Sweden, don’t hesitate to contact me!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    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

    Volunteers will learn about the organic cultivation of vegetables and ornamental plants. You can also learn about Swedish culture and meet many people here.
    There are bicycles that you can use and nice surroundings to discover. The closest city is Lund and there is a big lake with a beach 15 km from here.

  • Help

    Help

    Depending on the season, there is plenty of help in the garden with seeding, planting and harvesting.
    There is also always a building project going on where you can try out new skills.
    Volunteers usually do 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 continuous days off.
    The tasks can sometimes be tiring but no special skills are needed. Everyone can contribute with help that fits their abilities.
    You should bring working clothes and boots but there are also some things here that you can borrow.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Russian: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are three small rooms in the attic and three caravans outside that volunteers can sleep in. Bedding and towels are provided. Accommodation and the main farm house are basic but you have everything that you will need here. There is a regular toilet and an indoor shower with warm water.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Food is provided and volunteers usually cook and eat together. Sometimes I also cook for them. Depending on who is here we usually cook vegetarian with our own vegetables and we can easily adapt if you have any dietary requirements.

    If you would like to visit Copenhagen or Malmö on a free day, I will happily transport you to the bus stop and pick you up when you come back.
    Hope to see you at the farm soon!

  • 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.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 733766136711

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