Vickie

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Description

I am an experienced energetic friendly go-getter who loves working outdoors, clearing paths, landscaping, gardening, weeding, working with animals and people, creating programs, mentoring others. being in nature, giving back to our communities. and living a relatively healthy lifestyle. At 62, I am in wonderful health and can generally work
Circles around those younger than myself.
I am passionate about learning and teaching others, and care deeply for our earth, its future, and the importance of access to safe and nutritious foods for all. I have personally had 2 farms in upper East TN. For several years I ran an animal and garden program called ARK Farm. It was a nonprofit farm with programs for special needs youth and adults, adjudicated teens, at-risk youth, agri-education, seniors, and more. I have had experience with and owned numerous farm animals,. I love helping others achieve their dreams. I have had a few businesses myself and have helped others see their dreams to fruition. I am looking to help others with their dreams for their land, their animals , their homes, and their communities.
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Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
Would enjoy leaning some/ Spanish and French

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

Owned 2 farms. Owned and oversaw care of numerous types of animals, oversaw garden and all business aspects of non-profit farm. Owned and own and oversee operation of short-term, long term, and Airbnb rental properties. Love working with people and have excellent networking skills and an ability to draw others to a cause. I have experience promoting businesses and causes, and love helping people succeed at doing what they love. When I am not out digging in the dirt, hiking, or loving on an animal, I enjoy research, networking, promotion and marketing as well.

Age

63

What else ...

I thrive on helping others, and love working hard. I also thoroughly enjoy the business side
of brainstorming, researching. creating, marketing, and networking for projects I am passionate about. I enjoy learning new things. and, I love interacting with people of all ages and all persuasions. If I believe in what you are doing or working to accomplish. I am a real go-getter, an excellent cheerleader, and will be there to support you.

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I eat minimally processed foods