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Description
Myself and Husband live on a farm outside of dawson creek BC in Canada. We have 50 purebred black Angus cows and growing, we grain farm and silage as well. We value agriculture more than anything. We are both hard working people that are trying to make our operation grow.
I enjoy photography, working stock dogs, hiking (if I have time) and my animals. My husband Byrch, is a heavy duty mechanic that mostly works and loves nothing more than his animals. We are excited to help teach young farmers the importance of animal health, animal handling, calving, calf care, haying, silaging and grain farming. We are also striving to improve our herd genetics by Artificial insemination and we would love to teach/show to process of it.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will teach about growing a crop, when to harvest, how to make hay for our animals to eat come winter, we will teach about calving, cows reproductive system, when to treat a cow, illnesses and medication to be used when treated. You also have the chance to learn how to fix equipment if needed.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
We are looking for all year round help. That includes helping with small farm projects, fencing, haying, combining, seeding, helping calve cows out, daily chores, and feeding cows/opening gates. Also helping with chores for the sheep. We are also using artificial insemination for breeding cows. You will be able to learn in depth about breeding cattle and their cycles.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a trailer that has been used in camps for lodging. it has a queen size bed, small kitchen and bathroom. bed has sheets and pillows. Trailer has been cleaned very well. Breakfast, dinner and lunches will be provided.
What else ...
There is a lot of hiking areas, rivers and a lake close by that you would have access to in free time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
