Sustainable farming in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Palomino, Colombia.

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  Description

  Hello Friends!
  
  We are working on building a a self sustainable farm, and we'd love some help working on this dream.
  
  Volunteer Program Leader Sought, please DM
  Need Social Media expert -Posts, Pics, Reels
  Help with caring for the 5 dogs + 4 Puppies !!!
  Help with the Chickens
  help harvesting Pineapples, Plantains, Yuca, Lemongrass, Oregano, eggs, Passion Fruit, Aloe, Ginger Root
  
  So far we have managed to prep our land and plant enough food to begin harvesting, and we are currently working on prepping more land and getting the most out of the chicken coop.
  
  Chickens are very sensitive animals, and they require daily attention. They need fresh water and a varied menu everyday. On our menu they have corn, bean sprouts, grubs, termites and different types of larvae.
  
  This means we need to have a continuous supply of these sprouts, and maintain an optimum habitat for the bugs to thrive.
  
  Its all about giving these animals or bugs or sprouts the right amount of quality food and water. If we want to have successful breeding,we must care for them as if they were our babies.
  
  We welcome you to our farm to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Sierra, and thank you for helping us take care of our animals. It is 1 hour into the mountains, in a jungle setting.
  
  Our farm is relatively new, and harvesting for meals is still limited. For our dietary needs, it is great , having Plantain, Yucca, ñame, pineaples and beans. Friendly neighbors have oranges, avocados, and much more. The river is nearby, and the creek is right there. (For Fish and shrimp). We do still have to buy basic groceries, things like oil, rice, seasonings and meat or poultry for those who eat it. For purposes of your meals, please bring your own groceries the first couple of weeks as you acclimate.
  
  We will do our best to answer all emails. We don't have electricity or signal in all parts of the farm.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have the opportunity to work with local farmers who have been teaching us a lot. If you are interested in living off the land, you will have exposure to all relevant topics as we build this self sustainable farm.

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  Help

  *** Volunteer Program Leader Sought, please DM
  *** Social Media Posts, Pics, Reels
  *** Wildlife Photography
  *** Kitchen
  *** Need Help with caring for the dogs and puppies !!!
  
  0600 Wakeup
  0630 Shared duties: Cooking, Cleaning, Basic Farm Duties
  0700 - 0745 Breakfast
  0800 - 1200 Farm Duties
  1200 - 1800 Off Duty
  1800 - 1900 Turndown Duties
  1900 Dinner
  2100 Lights Out and Quiet Time
  
  * 3 Meals Included
  
  Accomodation in Tent, 2 Beds or hammock in Hut.
  
  Bathroom usable, but in unfinished construction
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Clean your own dishes and spaces.
  
  
  We are looking for help building a self sustainable farm in the Sierra Nevada Mountains!
  
  Located 45 minute hike from Palomino, or catch a ride in our working motorcycle, It's a small project, hoping to benefit a couple of local families with a stable job and a wonderful living environment. The dream is a piece of land where we can grow our own food, without the use of chemical nutrients or pesticides. We can feed ourselves and our little friends, cattle, and raise some chickens as well.
  
  CURRENT HELP NEEDED:
  
  Program Leader
  
  Help with Dog Duties, there are 8 in the Family: Morgan,Sombra, Negrita, Karol, Palomina, Princesa, Brayan and Tyson.
  
  Ecobuilders welcome
  
  Worm Composting Expert Desired
  
  - Chicken Care
  - Building Projects
  - Gardening / Caring for Plants
  - Cook

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Hammocks in Shared Cabin, "Hamaquero", or camping tent.
  
  In the farm , which is located 50 minutes hike from Palomino. In a hut (Hamaquero) you will have available a hammock or bunkbed .
  There is at least one farmworker to guide you, at times as much as 15 workers. They are instructed to take great care of you and tend to your needs and requests - kindly understand that they expect a good tip if they achieve this goal.

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  What else ...

  Message us we are happy to help!

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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