Help out on a farm in the Countryside of Alberta

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14/08/2019
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I, Daniel, am a young organic farmer. I grow many herbs and vegetables and raise chickens, ducks, geese, goats & sheep on a beautiful 40 acre property in central Alberta. I live with two cats and have two very friendly outside dogs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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We're going to be entering our spring season soon, so we'll have lots of spring work around the farm including:

repairing fences, starting greenhouse plants, working up the veggie fields, and cleaning up around the farm.

Weather can be pretty changeable here in Alberta, be prepared for just about anything! We do have extra muckboots, jackets etc on hand!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Two spare rooms in the house available spring, summer and a fall, an outdoor camper in the summer and one small, rustic cabin in the summer. Meals in the farm house.
What else ...
Come and learn about organic farming in a northern climate. I am an easy-going young farmer and will try to provide you with a fun farm experience. In the summertime we sometimes have a campfire in the evenings to relax. We really enjoy food (growing it and eating it!) and always eat together.

We do weekly trips into town where you are welcome to come along (tuesday and thursday evenings). We are about a 10 minute drive away from a small provincial park where you can go swimming in the river or for a picnic. We are also a 25 minute drive to Red Deer & a 15 minute drive to Olds.
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
5 hours per day 5days a week

Photos

Helping at a special event. We had a booth set up at another farm for an Asparagus Festival

Weeding in the garden

Harvesting for market

View from our kitchen window

Some of our chickens

A ewe and her lamb

Where we often eat when the weather is nice

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Planting in the field

We raise ducks too!

The barns

Swathing wheat. This happens in the fall harvest

Daniel and Anna

Feedback left by and about host (16)

13/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Thaïs) for host

I had a lot of fun during the three weeks I spent at Daniel's farm ! I met amazing people who taught me about farm work but also allowed me to improve my english. There is always something to do at the farm. Daniel and Laury are great hosts and I am happy to have met them for my first workaway experience ! Hope to see you again :)

(Excellent )

03/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kai & Vanessa) for host

We have been at the country thyme farm in march/april. We had lots of fun building a duckhouse and to see the ducks move in. Feed the chicken, colleting eggs and building greenhouses almost doesn't feel like work. Daniel is a smart and funny guy. Lots of ideas to make his farm great. We loved working with Louanne - a wonderful person. She was so… read more

(Very good )

02/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (sarah) for host

Spending my 3 first weeks in Canada at Daniels farm was great! Together with 3 other girls and Callum, I had a lot of fun on the field, the farmersmarkets and at lunch.
Daniel needs all the helping hands he can get! So if you feel like getting your hands dirty and having a good time, go there!
Thanks for everything guys!

(Very good )

30/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Hauke)

Hauke was a huge help to us, keeping all our animals fed and safe while we were away for a farm conference! Sure does love his Dr. Who!

(Very good )

21/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Hauke) for host

Daniel and Anna gave me the best start in Canada anybody could imagine. They are genuine, friendly and really fun to hang out with. The work is fun and you can learn a lot if you want to. We had fun times at the markets, but also going on shopping sprees, hikes or just binge-watching random shows in the evenings. Anna is really awesone at setting… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Hrvoje) for host

What to say about Anna and Daniel...they are great! From the moment I came I felt comfortable and welcome to this family.
They are easy going couple with wast knowledge about farming and with lots of creativity. I enjoyed every minute I was there and would stay longer if I could.
Their friends are also lots of fun and laughter was always around… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Hrvoje)

Hrvoje became a true friend to us as well as a great help! It's no joke, Hrvoje is willing to try and do or fix anything and most of the time with great success. He helped build a goat barn, modify our grain mill, bring in and pack the harvest from the garden, fix our lawn tractor, do dishes and tidy the kitchen just to name a few things. Very… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (BERNARD & HELENE) for host

We spent few weeks at Anna and Daniel's farm! There are a lot of different tasks to do: harvesting, planting, weeding, collecting eggs, helping at the market...! If you love animals, it is a good place! Anna is very creative, and taught us how to do crafts (beautiful earings!!)
Daniel taught us a little bit more about chickens and ducks. Thanks a… read more

(Very good )

09/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host

We had a great time with Anna, Daniel, Callum and the other workawayers. We were very sad we had to leave so early. We really enjoyed this short time. Anna and Daniel teached us so much about organic farming, healthy food, planting, animals and how much you can do on your one. Anna is an excellent cook and we already miss all the good meals and… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)

It was a pleasure having Ruth and Becca stay with us. We didn't have them for long ( a week), but they worked hard to understand the jobs and took a lot of initiative both in the field and in the house. They were quiet, but very friendly and nice to spend time with! All the best Becca and Ruth :)

(Excellent )

19/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Pia & Max) for host

Thank you very much for the time we spent together. We had so much fun with Anna, Daniel and the other workawayers while working, as well as in freetime.
We enjoyed going to the markets and planting, weeding or harvesting in the fields.
If you love animals, this is definetly the right place for you. There are two lovely cats, three friendly… read more

(Very good )

17/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia & Max)

We loved having Pia and Max stay with us. They were an interesting young couple that willingly got up early to help at market, do weeding and all the usual work we have the garden. In the house Pia especially loved preparing meals and Max seemed to really enjoy the carpentry work. They prepared a delicious german meal of Cheese Spaetzle that… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Loraine & Lisanne)

We absolutely loved having Lorraine with us! Unfortunately Lisanne couldn't stay, but Lorraine was with us for the full three weeks. Lorraine worked hard and happily. She was very flexible, helped in the house, prepared some delicious meals when I (Anna) came back later from a market or delivery. Not only that, she was a pleasure to spend time… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Loraine & Lisanne) for host

I had an awesome time with Anna & Daniel! Both of them are very welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away. During the three weeks I spent on their farm, I was mostly helping with seeding and transplanting both in the field and in the greenhouse. Whenever it was possible, Anna took me with her to go to the markets and deliveries, which was… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was a huge help during the time he stayed with us! He worked above and beyond what we asked of him and always applied himself to every job. Very tidy and helped in the house as well, cleaning up after supper etc. Thanks so much for your hard work Simon and we wish you well with the rest of your time traveling.

(Excellent )

12/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

Unfortunately I didn’t meet Anna when I was staying at their place, but I did have a really nice time with Daniel. He was very hospitable and friendly. I had my own room and the work was really not exhausting and hard. There is always lot’s of different work to do. (Depending on the time of the year) So I would say nearly everyone will find a work… read more

(Excellent )

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