Goat Farm in Homer Alaska. Learn how to milk and what to do with it.

United States

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Learn how to milk goats and help us with daily farm chores outside of Homer. Help needed mid May until October. We built our own farm and have goats, rabbits, chicken and a greenhouse. We also make cheese and grow oats. We do eat meat and live primarily from what we grow on our farm. Sundays are minimal chore days, only the milking and feeding of the animals. We attend church or relax and enjoy a day of rest.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn how to milk goats, make cheese, yogurt, kefir, Kombucha and much more. Learn about Alaska and some of the history of our area.
Help
Help us with daily chores on our farm. I will teach you how to milk and what to do with it.
We will work in the garden and greenhouse. At different times of the year you can learn about processing garden produce or butchering. At different times there may be building projects where you will learn how to build and use hand tools.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
we have two small trailers for housing. Shower and laundry facilities are available in our home. Meals are usually shared as a family but your housing has a small stove for cooking. Internet service only works at the farm house.
What else ...
We ( Terry 64 and Randal 68) live 17 miles out of Homer and public transport is not available. We will pick you up in town. Also during the week rides are available as we deliver our dairy products to Homer. You will have opportunities to spend time in town and exploring some of the country around the farm.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Milking Goats

The Farm.

Daisy May and Bella watching their babies

The House.

Green House.

Making Cheese

Our Billy Bob, a lucky busy guy

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28/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ronnie) for host

Wow, what a great experience! Spent a month with Terry and Randel on their beautiful goat farm and did not want to leave! There's so many good things to say:

THE FAMILY: Right from the start, I was welcomed into Terry and Randel's family with open arms, and they treated me with so much kindness and care the whole time. I really felt like a part… read more of their family, as they brought me along to different family events, from Thursday night BBQs to their 4th of July celebration. And I got to know their kids and siblings as well, who are just as lovely!

THE FARM: The farm is lush, clean, and very picturesque. And the view of the Kenai Mountains (including 2 snow-covered glaciers!) from their farm is hands down the most beautiful view I have ever seen from a piece of property. The pictures do not do it justice!

THE WORK: Terry and Randel do a good job of mixing up the daily tasks so you're not stuck doing the same thing over and over again. The tasks are relatively easy and enjoyable - making sure the goats have hay and fresh water, watering the gardens, weeding, cleaning the barn, or picking strawberries were some things I did. And I got to milk the goats a bit of course. But my personal favorite "task" was playing with the baby goats. More on this to come...

THE ANIMALS: The baby goats are literally the cutest things ever! They're so playful and fun and do all sorts of cute "goat things." The more time you spend with them, the more attached you become. I was not expecting to become so emotionally attached to the baby goats by the end of my time there (I was crying when I had to leave!) And they have some really cute bunnies and a wonderful dog, too!

THE GREENHOUSE & GARDENS: Terry and Randel grow lots of yummy fruits, vegetables, and greens on the farm! Great place to learn how to garden. And the best part...they make for the freshest, most delicious salads!

THE ADVENTURES: Depending on Randel's schedule, he may take you on an adventure or two around the Kenai Peninsula! We went on some fun beach ATV trips, drives to scenic overlooks, and trout fishing at Johnson Lake. And the other Workaway volunteer and I took a trip across Kachemak Bay and went hiking and camping right next to a glacier! I will say, the farm is very remote and not centrally located in Alaska. So, if your goal is to explore a lot of Alaska in a short amount of time, I would look elsewhere. However, because of that remoteness, the farm gives you the opportunity to "get away" from the world, do some self-reflection, and relax.

THE STORIES: Terry and Randel are some of the best storytellers I have ever met. They are both original Alaskan Homesteaders, and have some unique and crazy stories about what Alaska was like "back in the day." I am American myself, but they provided a totally new perspective on American life for me. You'll also learn a lot about cool things like bears and rodeo-ing!

If you want a place to reconnect with nature (and some very friendly animals), do some rewarding work, learn a lot about Alaskan life, and meet some amazing people, Terry and Randel's farm is your place! Thank you so much, Terry and Randel, for a great time. I'll be back soon!

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08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rachel ) for host

I had the most wonderful stay with Terry and Randel! They were so warm in welcoming me into their home, if only for a brief while. I only stayed a week en route from Fairbanks to Detroit! Terry was very timely in her correspondence, and quick to accommodate me on short notice! Workawayers have become embedded into Terry and Randel's life on the… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carly) for host

I contacted Terry with very short notice, asking if she could use a hand for two weeks during the month of July. She and Randal graciously took me into their home, showed me the ropes around the farm, and showed me more kindness than I could ever hope to pass along! If you are looking for a beautiful place, then this is the workaway for you. If… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

Terry and Randel are amazing hosts. I cannot stress the amount of love I have for these two beautiful people. They made me feel at home right from the moment we met at the airport. Terry even made sure I had cold Coca Colas in the fridge everyday for 2 months! On my stay here at the Farm I not only got to learn how to for 19 wonderful goats but… read more

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17/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca was excellent help on our farm and a fast learner. She was cheerful and willing to help no matter the task. I am so thankful to get to know this young lady.

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23/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Seraina) for host

i arrived at the beginning of april and there was still winter in homer! i had a warm welcome at the farm and my stay there was so great, almost unreal!
terry and randel gave me a second home. i could learn so many things, totally new to me and they where extremly generous and warmhearted. i would have never thought of this kind of experience.… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alzbeta & Malachy) for host

TERRY AND RANDEL.

Terry and Randel were the most lovely, warm, generous, welcoming hosts we could have asked for! We had such a peaceful and beautiful stay, learned so much about goats and homesteading, Terry showed us how to make a lovely goat cheese with different flavors, and yogurts as well. The work in barns is not hard, goats are very easy… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Oceane & Victoria) for host

It was a wonderful experience, Terry and Randel are very nice people. We spent 2 amazing weeks, we really recommend them. Thank you for everything:)

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

Terry and Randel were the most lovely, warm, welcoming hosts I could have asked for! I had such a peaceful and beautiful stay, learned so much about goats and homesteading, and felt so at home during my time at the Farms. Thank you so much for giving me so many new experiences and sharing your incredible stories and lovely home.

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kerstin) for host

better late than neer ;) I had a wonderful month at the Farm back in Oktober/November 15. I learned a lot about sewage treatment in remote Alaska when I got there. It was a very heartly welcoming and I loved my camper and the view streigth away! we even had some northern ligths one night! Randel and Terry really went out of their way to make me… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (daniela & Andreas) for host

We spent 5 weeks with Terry and Randel on the Kackleberry Farm and we had a really great time. Not only that they made any effort to make our time with them interesting and beautiful but also we learned a lot about the goats and the farming in Alaska. The work was mostly about milking the goats morning and evening (Terry will show you how to do… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (judith) for host

I stayed a month with Terry and Randel and had the most wonderful time. Since it was the end of the milking season we had a lot time to go on adventures. Their most concern seemed to be that I got bored! I was never bored. They took me to the beach, on the boat fishing and fourwheeling. I got a lot of fun project I was allowed to choose. The food… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (delphine & quentin) for host

Terry and Randel are the most wonderful people you can dream to met ! First step in their lovely house and we feel like home, they give us a warm welcoming. You will also learn a lot about goats, milking and how to cook delicious products from them. Terry always loves to bring people in the kitchen and explain everything she knows :-). Randel has… read more

(Excellent )

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