Ollie

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Description

I’m an Australian farmer with study in Agriculture and Agribusiness and extensive hands‑on experience on my family’s mixed farm: sheep, cattle, free‑range eggs and cropping. Daily farm life has made me highly adaptable, I routinely diagnose and repair machinery and infrastructure and have basic timber and steel construction skills.

I enjoy horticulture and have vegetable‑garden experience from previous Workaway placements. I bring a strong work ethic, practical problem‑solving and a collaborative attitude: reliable, punctual and ready to help with routine tasks or one‑off projects.

Sustainability and ethical farming guide my approach. I use practices that support soil health and biodiversity and care deeply about protecting ecosystems. I’m eager to learn EU‑aligned sustainability practices and to contribute to on‑farm conservation projects.

I’m keen to experience agriculture and culture across Europe. I want to learn regional crop and livestock systems, seasonal workflows and certification processes, and to share Australian techniques like rotational grazing, pasture management and practical maintenance skills. I’m especially interested in seasonal workflows, certification systems and conservation initiatives so I can broaden my knowledge.

Culturally I’m excited to try local foods, learn languages, join community events and understand how rural communities work together. I’m one‑eighth German, mostly Australian with a tasteful German accent tucked away in the family tree. I’ll bring the enthusiasm and you can teach me the correct pronunciations.

Interests

Pets

Movies & TV

Fashion or beauty

Books

Art & design

Cooking & food

History

Performing arts

Music

Dancing

Yoga / Wellness

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Sustainability

Self development

Farming

Events & social

Culture

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Team sports

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Cycling

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Languages

House & pet sitting

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

- Coordinating Work Site Activities
- Muster and Move Livestock
- Identify and Mark Livestock
- Design and Produce Business Documents
- Plan and Navigate Routes
- Identify and Draft Livestock
- Use Business Software Applications

Age

30

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements