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I am a Farmer in South Kildare in Ireland. I have travelled and backpacked throughout the world including South America, Europe and Australia for many years. Now, I'm back home farming full time and very very busy with different farming enterprises going on all the time. I am young ( it think) 30's young right! and enjoy teaching people generally. Jobs differ from day to day but to be honest, it can be hard work at times so beware if interested. That been said, It's a family farm with my parents living on the main house with a large garden that always needs maintance too. There are many tourist attractions nearby such as Kilkea Castle - Irelands Oldest still inhabited castle and lots of beautifuls walks and forests nearby.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpHelp around the houseUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn what an Irish summer on a farm is like. Experience the local culture, bars etc... Visit Dublin and surrounding towns on weekends. Live with an Irish family. Improve your English
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Ideally - a farmers son or someone with driving experience of large and expensive machinery. I have 4 large tractors and a teleporter. That being said, It doesn't have to be someone who can drive all of the above. But you will have a better experience if I feel you are capable enough to drive them! turning hay in the sunshine is very enjoyable and not hard work!
Good mechanically (not essential)
Reliable and hard working - essential! (basically used to a farm in harvest time)
June-August will be crazy busy! the previous 3 guys that have come over the past 3 summers, I am still in contact with and have become good friends with... So it's can't be that bad!Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
6 Bedroom Large country farm house. Your own ensuite Bathroom, all food included. You will be well looked after.
What else ...
A good helpful attitude, good fun, easy going and hardworking
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 host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day (max 25hours/week)