Andy

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How's it going!

I'm Andy, 30,from the UK and 2 years into my around the world journey.

This journey is led by exploring how humans are interacting with the ecosystems we're part of and how we can integrate in mutually beneficial ways.

This expedition has so far led given me the opportunity to spend a year time on 2 organic, no-dig, regenerative farms - one with a with farm to table restaurant, a season as a weather wizard making snow at a alpine resort and a 2 seasons planting trees.

I love being outside, using my hands, learning new skills, and exploring alternative approaches.

Areas I am particularly looking to develop my knowledge in include:-

• Sustainable food production and harvesting. (Veg/Livestock/Apiary)
•Sustainable forestry/Agroforestry.
• Homesteading/ Off-grid living - preparing firewood, preserving food, sustainable energy and other skills relating to self-sufficiency.
• Wild harvesting food and natural resources.
• Building and crafting with natural materials.
• Horse care, riding and training.
•And sailing, I really want to learn to sail!

I'm looking to immerse myself in authentic, cultural experiences, meet new people and discover new things. A good conversation and hearing new philosophies and ideas, particularly around food, nature and our connection with then. Always looking to learn, I believe everything is a learning opportunity and everyone has something to teach. Including myself and am more than willing to share what I know.

What I have to offer:-
• Organic veg growing/harvesting experience
• Some livestock handling (sheep, goats, chickens, cows, pigs)
• Basic woodwork carpentry skills
• Tree planting
• Basic handyman skills
• Cooking and baking
• Photography/Videography
• English skills
• Hard worker

A dabbling creative/artist/musician...

Van lifer for the time being.

Interests

Art & design

Politics / Social justice

Writing

Water sports

Winter sports

Plant care

Languages

Culture

Books

Photography

Videography

Architecture

Self development

Music

Cycling

Mountain

Dancing

Hiking

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

DIY & crafts

Camping

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
My main language focus currently is developing my limited knowledge of French. This is a new journey and am still getting to grasps with the basics. I have some knowledge of basic Spanish and would be interested in practicing and developing my basic conversation fluency. I am also interested in developing my very limited knowledge of German and open to beginning my journey with other languages. I'd be happy to share my knowledge of English and have some experience teaching at a basic level. I also have experience sharing English at language immersion camps.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Languages

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

While spending a year living the farming lifestyle I was fortunate enough to pick up a number of skills including in various areas of the farm.

I spend 60-70% of my time in the organic, No-Dig Market Garden, there I learnt :-
• Sowing into trays.
• Direct sowing using a jang seeder.
• Transplanting plugs into beds.
• Produce harvesting - cut and come again salads, legumes, root veg, rhubarb, herbs, brassicas, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes
• Tomato and Cucumber pruning.
• Bed prepping and turn around.
• Produce prep and package for consumer use.
• Application and understanding of no-dig techniques and principles.
• Hedgerow planting and benefits to ecosystem and crops.

Skills from other areas of the farm :-
• Mob grazing techniques to regenerate pasture.
• Basic sheep shearing and handling.
• Basic chicken care and handling.
• Use of quad bike and polaris.
• Basic butchery and sausage making.
• Use of a mechanical log splitter.

Other skills which may be of use :-
• Cooking for groups and some basic chef experience.
• Tree planting.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Some general maintenance skills.
• Poultry care.
• Dog care.
• High ropes skills.
• Photography/Videography skills.
• English language.

Age

30

What else ...

I love to participate in outdoor activities - hiking, climbing, camping, kayaking, biking, sailing, canoeing, surfing, snowboarding, skiing etc.. you name it I'm always up for giving it a go!

A hobbyist camera operator - photography/videography mostly of nature.

A dabbling musician - guitar, percussion, couple trad folk songs and anything else I can get my hands on - for fun!

Whimsical writer on a whim.

Avid reader - mostly non-fiction! ...but also enjoy fiction set in cultures other than my own and the occasional fantasy.

Board games - Scrabble or strategy - I'm open to give it a go!

Art and Creative projects - although I spend no where near as much time as I'd like on them...

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  N/A

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  Special dietary requirements
  Plant based - I choose to eat mostly Vegan unless I have been directly involved in the acquiring of the animal product.