Gardening and learning about the local culture on our family farm in Jerash, Jordan

Infos

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  Description

  My name is Bulos, and this is my family's farm. I was born in Jerash and my family comes from Dibbeen, where the farm is located.
  After returning from the US ten years ago, I dedicated my time to this 20-dunam farm. I uprooted dead trees and planted over two thousand more, set up an irrigation system, renovated the house, installed pergolas, fixed and extended the old fence, and built retaining walls.
  Throughout the years, I have also done the seasonal work of irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest control, harvest, preservation, olive oil production, packaging, and transportation.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Aide dans une ferme
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Ferme

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Auto-stop

  

  Langues

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Architecture

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Fitness

  

  Danse

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteers will develop the skills needed for a farmer, and will learn about the Jordanian culture from me and the workers who come to work at the farm.
  During the harvest seasons we organize social events where the participants join the harvest, eat and play and sing together, hang out in nature and have some joyful time. Such events attract locals and people from different parts of the world, making them great opportunities for me and everybody to learn about different cultures and traditions.

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  Aide

  Most of the help needed is during the harvest two harvest seasons: fruit in late Spring and olive in late Autumn.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Arabe: Courant
  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  The second floor of the house has a room for two volunteers, a bathroom/toilet, and a dining room with a fridge, a sink, and some kitchenware. Volunteers can use the downstairs kitchen to cook whatever they want. They are also welcome to camp if they prefer to sleep outside; tents, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, and anything needed for camping is provided.
  
  Unless needed, food is shared. We cook together meals with consideration to the dietary restrictions of everybody present: vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, or the like. The ingredients are bought fresh if not grown on the farm or preserved. Whenever possible we have our meals on the terrace with a view of the Dibbeen forest, otherwise we use the dining area downstairs.

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  Autres infos...

  The project is growing and other amenities are being added gradually. Things on the to-do list:
  - A campsite and some permanent all-season tents
  - Pigeon towers
  - A chicken coup
  - A rabbit pen
  - A fish pond
  - Two swimming pools, one for children and one for adults
  - An outdoor gym
  - A play area for kids

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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