Podcasts about world wide opportunities

Today I have a really great guest for you! His name is James Miller and I actually met him as a tattoo client. We did a large piece that took several sessions and so as I was tattooing him we had some really amazing conversations that then led to me wanting to bring him on the podcast. James was here in Colorado to work on a local farm as a WWOOFer. Now what is WWOOFing? WWOOFing stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. This is an organization that networks small farms with individuals who are interested in working on farms. This usually isn't paid work, but instead a pre-set arrangement of working a certain number of hours per day or week in exchange for meals and housing, plus the knowledge that you will get to pick up along the way. So WWOOFing can be an amazing opportunity for someone who is interested in traveling all over the country, or even the world, and learning some cool skills as they do so. It's something I was looking into doing when I was younger so when James told me he was a WWOOFer I knew I had to have him on the show! Today James will share his experiences with us traveling through two different organizations – WWOOFing, as well as another similar site called WorkAway. We recorded this episode in December right before he left Colorado for his next farm destination. His travels have taken him to several different states as well as Spain and Morocco and who knows where he will go next. If you're interested in learning agricultural skills, WWOOFing can be a really cool option and James will outline some of the things he looks for when considering a new potential work arrangement. I hope this episode will inspire you and give you the travel bug! Enjoy! Connect with James on Instagram. ~*~*~*~*~*~ Our farm shop is full of goodies for you! We have two new offerings in the shop -- our Hot Italian Seasoning, and our Tummy Mender Tea. Our seasonal Lymph Love vinegar is also back in stock to guide us smoothly out of winter and into early spring over the next few months. Your support helps us to keep growing, literally and figuratively

In the last episode of season 5, we looked into a Boulder, Colorado community then known as Divine Madness and led by Marc Tizer, usually referred to as 'Yo'. Its members were recognised for some amazing results in ultramarathons. At the time of researching that episode, updates about the current status of the group were hard to come by.Deru Youmans came across a listing for 'The Retreat' in the Gila National Forest on the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) website, and it sounded amazing. Their recent experience in this remote community had them very concerned for others who might come across a similar listing in the future.Full episode page here. You can support us on Patreon or with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah's debut book Do As I Say is available on audiobook now. Thanks to Audio-Technica, presenting partner for season 6 of Let's Talk About Sects. Links:Teachings of Value — website for The Retreat and other current activities of Marc Tizer's group once known as Divine MadnessScenic, secluded farm in the Gila National Forest — WWOOF listing for The RetreatHighland Intentional Community — Foundation for Intentional Community listing for the group's Boulder, Colorado farmA Running Club Is 100 Miles Outside of the Mainstream — by Jere Longman, The New York Times, 28 July 1997 Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Can't Find My Way Home, I was joined by Davy Lyons. Davy is an Irish songwriter, musician, poet, and actor. We talk about how he started as a musician, singing at family gatherings, finding his voice, and busking on the streets of Dublin. Davy first moved abroad, volunteering with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program , which brought him to live and make wine in a Tuscan castle and stay for four months in the mythic Parisian bookshop, Shakespeare & Co. In 2016, he moved to Barcelona where he still resides today.  In 2019 he released his first album, Evidence, and his second record, ‘The Human Factor' produced by compatriot David Duffy, was released in Feb 2023 with Dutch label King Forward Records. We talk more about his live band, performances, and also some new projects in the pipeline. Let's get right to it…Davy Lyons https://davylyons.com/ https://linktr.ee/davylyons --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-branch/message

Schon mal das Wort „Wwoof“ gehört? Es steht für World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Doch was genau dahintersteckt und wie wir dazu gekommen sind, erfährst du in dieser Folge. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Bei Feedback, Fragen oder Sonstiges, schreibt uns gerne über Instagram:instagram.com/backpacking_for_beginner Offizielle Wwoof Website: https://wwoof.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingforbeginner/message

Woofing consists of working on a farm while travelling to reduce costs. These volunteers help out their hosts for five half-days per week during their stay. The world is still in the middle of a health crisis. And while travel has resumed with the reopening of borders, more sustainable tourism practices have come to the fore in the past two years. One such example is wwoofing, which started growing in popularity prior to the Covid pandemic. And no, it's got nothing to do with dogs despite the name! The name is derived from the acronym WWOOF, standing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. So if I work in woofing, do I get paid? So where does woofing come from? How do I become a woofer in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap? What is the windscreen phenomenon? How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Do you really know?" is Bababam's daily podcast, which helps you understand the words, acronyms, and concepts that are making the news every day. From January 3th to 17th, discover the 15 words that will mark 2022. From the new phenomenon of "space tourism" to the virtual world of "Metaverse" and, of course, the expression "wokeism", (re)discover these words that will be in the news in 2022. What is woofing? The world is still in the middle of a health crisis. And while travel has resumed with the reopening of borders, more sustainable tourism practices have come to the fore in the past two years. One such example is wwoofing, which started growing in popularity prior to the Covid pandemic. And no, it's got nothing to do with dogs despite the name! The name is derived from the acronym WWOOF, standing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. So if I work in woofing, do I get paid? So where does woofing come from? How do I become a woofer in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are Yuccies? Who is Peng Shuai? What is climate change famine? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is woofing? The world is still in the middle of a health crisis. And while travel has resumed with the reopening of borders, more sustainable tourism practices have come to the fore in the past two years. One such example is wwoofing, which started growing in popularity prior to the Covid pandemic. And no, it's got nothing to do with dogs despite the name! The name is derived from the acronym WWOOF, standing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.So if I work in woofing, do I get paid? So where does woofing come from? How do I become a woofer in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What are Yuccies?Who is Peng Shuai?What is climate change famine?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is a breath of fresh air. I spoke with Meera Butalia, my good friend and kindred spirit. We discussed our core value of connection and why it adds so much value to our lives, her experiences with WWOOF-ing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), the amazingly stupendous opportunity that was NC Governor's School, and how she's starting to slow down more in her life. I must warn you, there are lots of disruptions and tangents in this conversation. But that's the nature of our relationship -- free-flowing, calm, and ready to accept whatever is coming next. I created this show to have conversations just like ours today.  I remember you really liked Meera when you met her, and I know you'll love hearing this conversation. I love you, and I wish you were here. Bye for now.  -------------------------------------- Hey there, it's Jai! I've been waiting for you to join me. Welcome to Wish You Were Here, the podcast where we open to each other and cherish human connection. What if I asked, what is it like to be you? Do you know what you'd say? The guests you'll here from are the people that I most love and adore, and together we explore that very question. Maybe one day, you will be next. Now, it's time to dig a little deeper. https://www.instagram.com/wishyouwereherepodcast -------------------------------------- Music from Free To Use Music Track: Kicktracks - Living For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84wNWdDZvls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wishyouwerehere/message

I det här avsnittet blir Tess väldigt personlig. Vi pratar om hennes svårigheter och hur oväntade reaktioner ställde till det i relationen mellan oss.Därefter går vi in på hur (vår) omställning kan se ut och bemöter den vanliga frågan:Vad skall ni leva av?Se det såhär. Ta din nuvarande inkomst och titta på dina utgifter. Vad betalar du per månad för:Boende (hyra, avgift, lån, försäkring)Resor till och från arbete (kollektivtrafik, bilkostnader, parkering, trängselavgifter etc)Mat (mat och dryck)ElkostnadGenom att ställa om kan du utan problem bli av med hela din boendekostnad. Matkostnaden kan du minst halvera och elkostnaden likaså. Resor kan bero på ifall du arbetar utanför gården eller ej.Det är tiotusentals kronor du inte spenderar varje månad. Detta gör att ditt behov av lönearbete minskar betydligt. Du kan arbeta deltid eller hoppa in på timmar. Du behöver knappt några tusenlappar per månad för att dra runt ditt liv. Och har dessutom stora mängder tid över för att jobba på gården.Ett sätt att testa på om du inte vill flytta är att besöka en går. Det finns bondesemester, det finns möjligheter att semestra på gårdar (säg till om du vill spendera semestern hos oss) och du kan bli voluntär. Ett exempel på voluntärorganisation är WWOOF.World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) är en mycket lös internationell organisation med syftet att förmedla kontakt mellan ekologiska gårdar och volontärer. Organisationen är ett nätverk av gårdar i över 100 länder och i de flesta länder finns nationella WWOOF-organisationer.Är du intresserad av att diskutera frågor kring detta? Kommentera detta någonstans på sociala medier där det passar dig så tar vi tag i det. Kanske kan det komma upp en diskussionsgrupp på facebook inom kort med?

Durée : 57:32 - Le fil de l’histoire s’intéresse aux différentes formes de travail et de rémunération cette semaine. Pour ce troisième épisode, nous abordons la pratique du Wwoofing (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms en anglais). Direction Le Pellerin dans la ferme « Le Vieux Hangar » qui accueille des personnes pour un coup de main en échange du gîte et du couvert. Et au programme pendant une heure, des musiques et des pépites sonores … Bonne écoute !

Host Kash Khan interviews Rob Greenfield, an activist and humanitarian dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Rob believes that our actions do matter, and that we have the power to improve the world around us. Named the Robin Hood of modern times, Rob donates 100% of his media income to grassroots nonprofits. He has been featured in National Geographic, BBC, CBS This Morning, Discovery Channel, USA Today, LA Times, The Guardian, Huffington Post and many more.   In this podcast, Rob talks about his passion for biology and sustainability, importance of mindfulness, and how individuals can take small steps into living more sustainably.  The Educate Inspire Change Takeaway:   “I think the truth is that money creates the illusion of independence. Being able to buy whatever goods and services we need, we’re able to forget that behind what we spend there are people and other species, there are ecosystems.”   “It’s all about looking at the scenario that you're in instead of looking at someone else and saying, “Oh, I can't do that.” Look at them and think, “What inspiration can I take from them into the situation that I have?”     3:38: Rob talks about living the American Dream until his environmental awakening that began in 2011, which was the beginning of his transformational journey.   6:32: Kash asks Rob what it takes to be committed to living sustainably, which Rob says is to live an examined life and he explains what that means.   15:28: Rob states how humans have damaged their relationship with nature, and the importance for individuals to reconnect.   18:18: Rob is the extreme version of living sustainability and off the grid, and Kash asks him to give advice on how average people can make lifestyle changes to become the change they want to see in the world. 31:50: Rob discusses his respect for psychedelics, why he has not used them yet, and shares that he has recently felt called to use plant medicine.    37:47: Kash asks Rob about his plans for the future, which for him is pursuing his renewed desire to get back to the land and have a home base where he feels connected.   46:30: Rob shares that he has not suffered from mental illness to the degree that others have, but he practices a few techniques to keep himself mentally healthy and gives advice to others that might help them reduce or control their mental illnesses.    59:45: Rob discusses how he has struggled to create a healthy relationship with technology, how he has overcome his challenges, and how going offline has been beneficial for his mental health. Resources https://www.robgreenfield.org — Rob Greenfield’s website https://wwoofinternational.org — World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms https://www.ic.org — Intentional Communities    Guest Contact Info https://www.instagram.com/robjgreenfield/?hl=en — Instagram https://www.facebook.com/RobGreenfield/ — Facebook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKirXBZV7hE4Fws3VSdYkRQ — YouTube   Sponsors: EcoLife Supplements  This podcast is proudly supported by EcoLife Supplements, Rythmia Life Advancement Center and our very own Psychedelic Documentary series PANTERA   Whilst in Costa Rica last year I came across a guy by the name of Anthony Walsh who handed me a bottle of hemp extract CBD oil and after just taking a few drops I was sold. I immediately felt more relaxed and less stressed. I found the quality of my sleep improved and it even helped me with my meditation practices.    The reason this product stands out for me was Anthony himself is passionate about healing the world one person at a time and has personally invested thousands of hours researching CBD and cannabinoids in order to fully understand it and to help guide others to receive the maximum benefits.    Please visit https://ecolifesupplements.com/blog to learn more and make sure you get a 10% discount by using the coupon code inspirechange.  Currently delivering in the USA only.    Rythmia Life Advancement Center Rythmia Life Advancement Center is one of our first podcast sponsors and is a special place for me. It’s where I experienced my first deep healing plant medicine journey which sent me on a road of self discovery that ultimately led to the creation of my podcast.  If you’d like to find out more please visit them at  www.rythmia.link/khan or give them a call on +1 (877) 835-1806  quoting EIC to receive a free shuttle worth $300 off your trip   Pantera  For the last year and a half, I've been working on a psychedelic documentary series called Pantera where I travel around South America visiting plant medicine retreats and documenting my transformational journeys. The first episode ‘ Our Ayahuasca Journey Begins’ is due to be released in the coming weeks. If you would like to keep up to date with what we're doing and receive the latest updates and releases please register your email at www.pantera.film    Thank you! - Kash Khan , EIC Founder  

On this week's episode, Oliver does a live-on-Skype chocolate tasting with us - turns out we've been eating chocolate wrong our entire lives! He tells us what the heck a Cacao Ceremony is, and takes us through his incredibly interesting life from working with a shrimp pirate in Belize, working with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) to learn how to grow and process cacao, to starting a chocolate company of his own in his hometown of Troy, NY. It's a roller coaster of a podcast, and Matt and Kevin get amped up on coffee-infused chocolate washed down with more coffee. Cheers! Check out all of Primo's offerings here: primobotanica.com Follow Primo on Insta: instagram.com/primobotanica Oliver's Insta: instagram.com/oliver.holecek 05:03 - Volunteering on cacao farms through WWOOF 11:00 - Shrimp pirate named Scarface 35:00 - Beginning of chocolate tasting 41:11 - Chocolate production 52:50 - Mexican Hot Chocolate 1:00:00 - Tasting Coffee vs. Tasting Chocolate Go buy coffee from Iron Coffee: https://www.ironcoffeecompany.com Kevin's Jam: Firsthand Accounts by Johnny Booth Matt's Jam: Sex & Food by Unknown Mortal Orchestra; Belleville by Pandrezz Oliver's Jam: Björk Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about our new "Highlight Roasts": https://www.upstatecoffeecollective.com Our favorite coffee gear: Aeropress: https://amzn.to/2vKNzSC Fellow Stagg EKG: https://amzn.to/39hEC0G Baratza Encore: https://amzn.to/2WEkyD7 Chemex: https://amzn.to/2Je0b7P Chemex Filter Paper: https://amzn.to/2WFjvCR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is brought to you by Travel Beyond the Obvious, where we train travel planners to turn their locale knowledge into money. You can watch 3-minute samples from any of our courses for free on our site.travelbeyondtheobvious.com/our-courses/.In this episode Madeline interviews established destination expert and TBO graduate Betsy Ball about how she started her successful travel planning business Euro Travel Coach, how she built up her expertise, how she gets clients, and how she plans her trips.Mentioned in this podcast=====================Euro Travel CoachTo contact Betsy about planning your bucket list European trip, go to eurotravelcoach.com.World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farmswwoof.netWorkAwaywww.workaway.infoTrusted Housesitterstrustedhousesitters.comItaly Beyond the Obvious - Italy trips planned to perfectionitalybeyondtheobvious.comFree Consultation==============If you're thinking about starting your own travel planning business, or want Madeline to help you plan a bucket-list Italian holiday, you can schedule a free consultation here: Schedule Free ConsultationReturn to Travel Beyond the Obvious

Today, we will go over some key details to take in consideration before leaving your country in order to safe abroad. This is a short intro of things to consider when deciding to move somewhere else. You will need more than just a toothbrush to make your journey a success. Here are some interesting sites you can check if you do need to travel. To travel abroad (experience life with locals) Servas: It's a Federation where people can connect and exchange in order to create world peace. A bit like the concept of Couch surfing, but you need to pass the interview before being part of the group. Double check if you do have to pay an annual membership fee. You can either be a traveler or a host. Couch Surfing: It's a way to travel and meet locals from all around the world. Yes, it's free. You can connect with a bunch of people. You can either be a traveler or a host. Once you traveled and met someone on couch surfing, you can rate them and comment on their page (to tell everyone a positive opinion of that person) if you feel like it. There are others ways to get ''verified'' on couch surfing to make sure it's safe, but in my experience, when living abroad, it's great to share your couch and meet new traveler who can help you rediscover your ''host city''. Woofing: This is more like a work abroad and live where you work style. Usually, WWOOF means World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. WWOOF is the connection between volunteers and organic farms. Conditions vary depending on farms. Look on their website for more information. Good apps for safe Transportation: Good thing is that when you use applications, you can rate your driver and a follow up of the driver. So far, all my experiences with Grab and Didi have been great. Grab: Use them for transport, food delivery and payment solutions. (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand) Didi: Use them for transport. (The link is the link for their application) (China) You can use it sometimes in other Uber: For Americas Also, I'm not including bike applications, but I would vividly recommend them. Many many major cities have shared bikes applications. Mobile, Jumpbike, Ofo, Velib, Bixi... Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laurence-couture/message

Topics covered in this episodeThe Background and story behind Moon Valley OrganicsThe importance of pollinators and growing plants for themIdeas for herbal product formulationsHow to choose the right herbs for your productsProfiles for two great skin nourishing herbs: Calendula & Comfrey Tips for formulating skin care productsOrganic certification - Is is worth it?About Kim & Aaron OttoKim Otto and Aaron Otto are the co-founders of the organic skin care company Moon Valley Organics. Together they manage a 10-acre herb farm and apiary, and oversee the production facility where they produce their body care line. Kim's main job is to run all aspects of the day to day business. As a mother, wife, business owner, beekeeper & herbalist, Kim utilizes her knowledge in all these fields to educate consumers to support the organic movement and to help save pollinators. Aaron is the head farmer and is responsible for product design. They are both advocates for sustainable practices in business & often teach future farmers about organic farming by hosting volunteers from the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Where to find Kim & Aaron OttoWebsite: https://www.moonvalleyorganics.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonValleyOrganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonvalleyorganics/Buy Moon Valley Organics products on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2JdTipFDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

This week, Frances Turner discusses with Ivan six things which she thinks should be better known. Bonnington Cafe: a vegetarian restaurant in London run by volunteers - http://bonningtoncafe.co.uk/ The Band Room: a music venue specialising in Louisiana music in the middle of North Yorkshire - www.thebandroom.co.uk Lukas Moodyson: Swedish film director - www.theguardian.com/film/2014/apr/12/lukas-moodysson-we-are-the-best The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer: a novel about a group of friends - www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/books/review/the-interestings-by-meg-wolitzer.html World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms: opportunities to volunteer around the world - www.wwoof.org.uk Differences in English law between married and unmarried couples: the tax and benefit differences between marriage and cohabiting - https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/more-couples-could-soon-gain-access-to-the-financial-perks-that-come-with-marriage/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Hunter is a steward at the  Sundog Permastead (http://www.sundogpermastead.org/contact/)  which is a Western Montana homestead on a 40-acre conifer forest nestled in the Potomac Valley.  They strive to create and sustain an earth friendly eco-system based on Permaculture principles. Just another intelligent millennial changing the world to be a better place! Tell us a little about yourself. I moved to Montana, about a year ago, never ever thought I’d end up here, thought I’d be in the NW ’cause I wanted to be able to grow veggies all year round. I was in between jobs and I have a family in Missoula and we came across this peace of land, and the previous owners, intended it to be an eco-village, and it didn’t work out for them. Me and my mom came out to look at the land. Originally, at first glance I thought it wasn’t for me, and after talking to some frieends, and giving it more thought maybe thought it would be a perfect fit because there’s a lot of infrastructure, and I’m not much of a builder yet. I like to work in the soil, and to be out in the garden, and I’m lovin Montana more and more every day.  I’m really glad Montana chose me to live here. Where did you move here from? Where were you? I was migrating around the west, WWOOFing. Do you want to tell us about that a little? World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (http://www.wwoof.net) , so it’s a worldwide network of farm hosts.You pay an annual membership and they give you a list of farms all over the US, if you wanted to you could work on a coffee farm in South America up to a fruit farm down in Florida. So it’s pretty diverse, depending on what in agriculture you want to learn about, or a specific region you want to learn about you’ll find a place to go. I was doing that for a couple of years trying to figure out where I wanted to plant roots and what kind of agriculture farming I wanted to do. I ended up finding this place. Now, I’m in early experimental stages. When youre WWOOFing you’re doing what other people want you to do and you’re doing their methods. But now I’m having the opportunity to experiment and do new things and see what works and what doesn’t work and it’s pretty fun. I really enjoy it! Tell me about your first gardening experience? Tell us from as far back as you can remember. Well, as far back as I can remember.  I was originally born and raised from Northern Ohio just outside of Cleveland, we lived on the east side of Cleveland for a little bit in a place called Chardon and it’s like the snow belt of Ohio. There was a maple tree farm near us and we used to go there and get maple syrup. I remember looking out you know in the middle of winter looking out into the forest and it was dead silent. And they had the little tins hanging from all the trees, and they had this really old machine doing all the processing for them. I remember the smell always stuck with me. That’s the first thing, kind of first farming experience I remember. Maybe weeding for my grandmother, give me some busy work pull some green stuff up for me. One of my favorite politicians is from Cleveland,  Elizabeth Kucinich (http://www.elizabethkucinich.com)  is on the Board at Rodales now, I think.  What does organic gardening/earth friendly mean to you? Earth Friendly gardening means trying to just adapt to trying to adapt to nature the best you can, not trying to put what you think, a system that you think is going to work, probably wont. I find that watching things grow and not interfering is kind of the method that I really like to go by. It’s pretty difficult up here in this conifer forest, cause we have pine cones fall  in the garden a lot, and the soil is pretty difficult. As long as you observe and listen you’ll come to some kind of balance. Who or what inspired you to start using organic/earth friendly or permaculture techniques? How... Support this podcast

Heute spreche ich mit Oliver Haas über das Wwoofing. WWOOF steht für: World Wide Opportunities on Orgnic Farms. Mittlerweile ist es allerdings eher der allgemeine Begriff, wenn man für Cost & Logis arbeitet. Das heißt, du arbeitest ein paar Stunden am Tag und bekommst dafür Essen und Unterkunft gestellt. Diese Möglichkeit gibt es in unzähligen […] Der Beitrag BSP24: Wwoofing – Oliver Haas erschien zuerst auf Backpack Stories.

Looking for a relatively cheap way to spend a few weeks abroad? You might want to consider World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or WWOOF. Have an aversion to mud, farm animals, and learning on the job? Maybe reconsider that first suggestion. But for those of you who are looking for an adventure, on a budget, Sam and Molly have composed a “guide” for would-be WWOOFers to think about before taking off–from how to make sure your visa is in order, to embracing the awkwardness of close quarters with strangers, while still maintaining your dignity. 

How do you feel about the food you put into your mouth? Does it conjure up images of the farmers who grew it or the region in which it came from, or are you more interested in the convenience factor of eating something as quickly as you can? Neither choice is inherently right or wrong, nor are they mutually exclusive. Community Support Agriculture, or CSA's, can help change your relationship with the food you consume. It can be cost-effective and also help save time when it comes to the dreaded question of "what do we have to eat?!" CSA's can also help the people growing it by giving them more stability and security in a time when small and medium-sized farms are facing extreme difficulty in sustaining themselves. In today's episode, we talk with Small Farm Central's Simon Huntley about his involvement in the local farming scene, how he marries his passion for local farming and technology, as well as the benefits of participating in CSA programs for the farmers and the eaters. What about you? Are you a fan of CSA's? If not, is sourcing foods from local farms, butchers, and growers an important part of your meal plan?    Topics Discussed: Setting the stage for Episode #13 Simon Huntley's background and history with farming and technology How Simon first learned about CSA's Limitations when it comes to CSA boxes Importance of education when it comes to CSA programs The evolution of CSA's Balancing convenience with supporting local farmers Building meaning into our food Working together in the local food system How CSA's support farmers and create stability for farmers The cost associated with growing food How Simon supports farmers through Small Farm Central Current projects for Simon and Small Farm Central The reasons why CSA growth has slowed down Simon's personal food philosophy Substitution style cooking versus strict adherence to recipes How to get more involved in the local food movement Resource Links: WWOOF –  (AKA WWOOFing) Willing Workers on Organic Farms or World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Palisades Peach Festival in Colorado Small Farm Central of Facebook  Small Farm Central on Twitter  More information about CSA Day  PASA (aka Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture)   Hit us up: Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast Facebook: nourishandflourishpodcast Email: hello@nourishandflourish.us

The hiring of farm workers can be a really tricky process. How do you know you're going to hire the right person? What's the process like if you've never done it before? That's what we're talking about (and more) in today's podcast episode. I have had several changes with staff on farm lately. People moving on, moving up, moving sideways, moving West. I need to fill some spots to ensure that all the work gets done that needs to get done. I have had a pretty successful time hiring new employees, even on a temporary basis. For general farm labor I look for a couple of things: Physically able to do the hard work required on farm Willingness to take direction and work as part of a team Good attitude and flexibility to handle diversified tasks Earnest desire to make the world a better place Those are pretty hard and fast rules to figure out in the interview process (for me). I've been burned before when someone doesn't hit those points. Note that I didn't necessarily say anything about farm experience or experience with an particular agricultural enterprise. If you know what you are doing on your farm there's a safe bet that you can teach the right person just about any part of it. I had a lot of luck with searching out local farm help (which solves the housing question) by putting an ad up on Craigslist. I was pretty specific about what I wanted in the ad. Here's the exact text that I included: Diversified farm specializing in poultry seeks part time farm hands Camps Road Farm in Kent, CT Job requires: - ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs (feed bags) - comfort working with chickens - work in all types of weather - work well as part of a team or by yourself - punctuality About the job: We are looking for motivated individuals looking for some extra work throughout the summer and fall with potential for the future. Typical tasks are gathering and washing eggs, putting out feed for chickens, and other poultry-related chores. We also have an apple orchard, hop yard, and some vegetable production that have big projects this fall, but we're mainly looking for pastured poultry help. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to come a couple hours a day to collect and wash eggs. To apply: All applicants must have appropriate documentation for working in the US. Please respond to this e-mail with some information about yourself while requesting application. Hablamos un poco de espanol en la granja. Right click here to download the MP3 In this farm podcast you will learn: A simple process for finding farm labor What it is like to take over a farm someone else started Moving an existing farm to a new piece of land How leveraging your network of customers can help you find farm land Interview with Ruth Blackwell of Mud Creek Farm Ruthie grew up in Cabot, Vermont, surrounded by dairy farms.  When she was a kid, her parents grew pansies and sold them wholesale to farm stands.  As soon as she was old enough, they had her and her brother out in the field transplanting, boxing, and watering.  They also planted an enormous garden, and she remembers her and her brother being told to “go graze” when they asked for a snack; they would eat dirty carrots and freshly shelled peas for hours. Once Ruth started working, she had a million different jobs.   She always loved working with her hands and being creative, and she went to art school.  But after floating around doing different things, she went to New Zealand and WWOOFed (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) for half a year, and it reminded  her how much she likes the dirt.  When she came home, her dad and his partner decided to turn the old homestead into a farm again, but vegetables this time.  She moved back to a little house next door and helped get things off the ground, then migrated to the Rochester area, where she worked at PeaceworkFarm for four years.  She fell in love with the CSA model.  She loves knowing the people she's feeding and having that direct connection to the community around her. In 2013, she started working at Mud Creek as Farmer Erin’s assistant manager.  She learned a whole lot from her, and is proud and humbled that she was taught to take over the farm. Items mentioned in this farm podcast include: Mud Creek Farm Mud Creek Farm on Facebook Camps Road Farm EasyFarmWebsite.com Take aways: If you had to hire someone tomorrow what questions would you ask them to figure out if they would "cut it" on your farm? What have you learned from past hiring experiences that will help you going forward with new hires? Farm quote of the episode: I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies. Larry Bossidy -- Thanks for taking the time to listen in, and let me know what you think. You can leave a comment below, send me an e-mail, reach me on Facebook , or leave a 5 star rating in iTunes if you liked the show. Click to subscrible to iTunes Support the podcast with $1 a month Past Episodes

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