Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Outdoor adventure, crafts, fishing, garden, fermentation, kayaking, medicinal and edible wild plants, knitting
Description
Hi!
I'm Agata, originally from Barcelona, Spain.
After completing my degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology, I went to Norway to volunteer on a farm for six moths. What started just as an experience ended up opening a whole new path for me!
I've spent the past three years working on different farms across Norway, immersing myself in this way of life while developing a variety of skills. Now I wanted to take a step further and that's why I'm currently studying Ecological Agriculture in Denmark.
I have a truly passion for agroecology, self-sufficiency life in the countryside and building community connections. So, working on a farm isn't just another experience for me, it's my way of life.
If I had to highlight something about me, I'd say I have a very open attitude towards life. I'm curious by nature, so I really enjoy learning constantly new things, getting involved in hands-on work, and having fun with it!
Interests
Carpentry
Van life
Charity work
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Music
Mountain
History
Camping
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Art & design
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Books
Culture
Writing
Nature
Outdoor activities
Languages
Farming
Gardening
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentMore details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Before my life on the farm, I built extensive experience in hospitality, working in restaurants, bars and even at festivals. I've also voluntereed with organizations such as the Red Cross, as I genuinely like dedicating time to help others. These experiences have made me a versatile, polivalent, responsible, and proactive worker.
My first volunteering experience on the south of Norway, allowed me to develop skills related to sustainable agriculture, basic carpentry, and animal care (chickens, turkeys, ducks). I helped build a greenhouse from scratch, an outdoor kitchen, and a duck cage; and I assisted in preparing the field for planting various vegetables that would later be harvested.
Since then, I've worked in different places across Norway. On the west coast, I gained experienceat a steep mountain sheep farm, a large organic apple orchard, and a mixed farm with deer, lama and goats. In the north, I worked with icelandic horses, sheeps and lambs, goats and chickens, while also preparing a vegetable garden. In the south, I experienced the daily life of a small-scale marked gardener.
In all those places I have expanded my knowledge of animal husbandry, farm maintenance, and general farm chores, working in all weather conditions.
Notable tasks I have performed include: help with shearing sheep, painting large walls, preparing and stacking A LOT of firewood, constructing fenced areas for deer, insulating and renovating a basement, mowing extensive lawns, planning and planting crops, packaging harvested produce for sale in stores and directly to customers, etc.
I must say that I am particularly skilled at organizing, cleaning, and arranging spaces.
I consider myself a hard working. I don't mind getting my hands dirty, I can do physical work and I like to get involve and do my best in any tasks.
Age
27
What else ...
I'm flexible, easy going and adapt easily. I value my independence and respect the personal space of others. I love to meet people and share nice time together! :)
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
Feedback
I would like to thank Ingvild and Martin for hosting me for a month on their small family farm, where I felt very welcome. Ingvild is a very kind, warm and generous woman, who is always attentive to help you feel at home. Every day I woke up in the "volunteer" house, which is next to the main house, and started working at 9am until 2pm. I… read more
Her generosity and willingness to help knew no bounds. Whether it was assisting with daily tasks or… read more
I went without any experience in farmlife, but during my 6-month stay (April-September) I learned and enjoyed it like a child. Difficult to put into words!
I would like to highlight some aspects of my experience:
In my daily help I performed many and varied… read more
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Feedback
I would like to thank Ingvild and Martin for hosting me for a month on their small family farm, where I felt very welcome. Ingvild is a very kind, warm and generous woman, who is always attentive to help you feel at home. Every day I woke up in the "volunteer" house, which is next to the main house, and started working at 9am until 2pm. I… read more
Her generosity and willingness to help knew no bounds. Whether it was assisting with daily tasks or… read more
I went without any experience in farmlife, but during my 6-month stay (April-September) I learned and enjoyed it like a child. Difficult to put into words!
I would like to highlight some aspects of my experience:
In my daily help I performed many and varied… read more
