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We have a cattle farm on a 8000 acres of land at Springsure, Central Queensland. The key focus is to use systems that promote land regeneration.
We focus on using Natural Sequence Farming, time controlled grazing and Joel Salatin's farming principles to mimic natural ecosystem processes.
Our farm is open for volunteers to assist with animal management (water chickens, mustering cattle and feeding pigs), building or maintaining infrastructure (constructing 'leaky weirs', fixing fences and assisting with property development) and Gardening. We are trying to become self efficient and growing our own fruit and Veggies will certainly put us in the right direction. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement. It provides a rewarding, hands-on experience for the volunteers while they are helping around the farm with different task.
We offer accommodation and food and we are sure volunteers will gather knowledge in a friendly farm environment.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will learn the process of regeneration of the land with a Holistic approach, hands-on in animal care and nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like our volunteers to help with our long term plan to create an abundance nutrient rich landscape for future generation to enjoy.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private house with a small kitchen, bathroom and toilet, 2x single bunk beds ,5x single beds,2x double beds (all bed linens provided) 2 x verandah to sit on and watch the sun rise and set.
What else ...
Closest town is a 20 km from the farm with all amenities and tourist attraction. Also there is a further town called Emerald with an airport and public transport.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This would need to be discussed prior to your stay and we will try to accomodate your needs. However, some pets may not be suitable or desirable for our farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
Mick, Lady and their family are very nice, friendly people.
I loved to take care baby pigs and calves and moving the cows with the quad. So cool !!!
If i meet people like you for the rest of my trip, i will be happy !!!
Thank you very much for these good memories in my Australian… read more
Mick, Lady and Renay!
If learned a lot about cattle and pigs, how to build fences and i had a lot of fun with working in the garden. And riding a mototbike ist an experience wich i will never forget! :)
Lady is an… read more
Mick and Lady!!
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Mick, Lady and their family are very nice, friendly people.
I loved to take care baby pigs and calves and moving the cows with the quad. So cool !!!
If i meet people like you for the rest of my trip, i will be happy !!!
Thank you very much for these good memories in my Australian… read more
Mick, Lady and Renay!
If learned a lot about cattle and pigs, how to build fences and i had a lot of fun with working in the garden. And riding a mototbike ist an experience wich i will never forget! :)
Lady is an… read more
Mick and Lady!!
As we were only staying a week, we could only make a small indent on the… read more
In the two weeks I stayed I was taught about fencing pen enclosures, driving a tractor and managing pasture/cows. Thanks to Mick and his daughter Renee, I learned so much and felt confident in doing things… read more
Mick & Mlady
Mick & Mlady
I stayed 6 weeks and I would definitively like to stay longer if I had time. I had my own little apartment and a lot of good food. I worked with the cows, pigs, chicken, dogs and had my own little projects (veggie garden,...) where I could realize my ideas. I also had a great birthday with a… read more