Independents

Country

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Location

Eastern Caribbean

Type of Farm

Farm Information

We have a piece of land on which we are building a house, on the island of Barbuda (via Antigua) in the Eastern Caribbean. We also have a very small art and craft business selling to tourists so artistic volunteers may contribute to this. There are also some opportunities for other community development work in the village if you have specific skills to offer such as in sport or in the arts, but there are very few resources so imaginative and very resourceful people are happiest here. September is usually worst hurricane month so beware coming then.

Activities for WWOOFers

Volunteer help is needed to clear the land to encourage pasture for horses and goats and to plant crops such as melon, butternut, papaya etc. rainfall permitting. Any skills in horticulture or other sustainable small scale farming methods (especially irrigation or alternative energy) especially welcome.

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Country

BAHAMAS

Location

Grand Bahama

Type of Farm

Farm Information

100 acres plot in the East End of Grand Bahama, to start a field with tropical fruit trees and some vegetables.The property is approximately 500ft. away from sandy white beaches.

Activities for WWOOFers

I am looking for some help in putting in the water lines for green houses, erecting green houses, planting fruit trees and vegetables, assisting in building a warehouse and a cottage on the site.

Meals

three time a day

Lodging

1 bed room with bathroom and a sitting area

Requirements

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

avaroa y delagadillo

Type of Farm

Farm Information

devoted to beekeeping and farming organically. Is located 20 minutes from the city of Tarija has a picturesque landscape with rivers and mountains nearby. It is owned and managed by my brother and me. I (Luis) am a student while my brother works full-time on the farm which cultivates mansanilla, peaches etc organically. On the days you are not working (2-3 days a week) you can enjoy the city. Please write to me in Spanish if you can. I will give you more information.

Activities for WWOOFers

Meals

Some days I will cook local dishes for you; other days you may cook yourselves.

Lodging

. We have some accommodation on the farm but can house volunteers at my house in Tarija. Transport will be provided to and from the farm.

Requirements

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Chulumani, South Yungas, La Paz, Bolivia

Type of Farm

organic coffee and citrus

Farm Information

1-hectare organic coffee and citrus farm located in the Yungas ecoregion of the Central Andes of Bolivia. The farm is about 3.5 hours from La Paz, Bolivia and is also the site of an environmental education "conservation garden" sponsored by the Rufford Small Grants program (UK). We are presently looking for two volunteers during the months of October and November, 2010. In November we will be opening the garden to local school children. We specifically need volunteers with skills in carpentry, art and environmental education, to work in October getting materials ready for when we open the garden. We will be hosting a two-week "Games in the Garden" camp for local school children to come and participate in a number of different activities that combine games & biodiversity

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Requirements

Artistic and carpentry skills are essential, some Spanish skills are necessary as well

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

City of Tarija, Bolivia

Type of Farm

Farm Information

I have an urban organic farm in wich I also make natural typical artisan produces such as conserves, dehydrated spices, salt, some natural liquours, sauces and other food processed products, in little quantities; as well as I produce and sell organic vgetables to local restaurants. This is a project of the first urban organic farm which I intend to be able to reproduce in this city, as well as to teach how to grow organic, to make compost, to conserve food with natural technics and to improve and vary our nutrition including cooking vegetarian food. This first urban organic farm is going to be the center of difusion of the organic activities in Tarija.

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

comunidad de la victoria- provincia mendez departamento de tarija- bolivia

Type of Farm

Farm Information

caserio de cabañas de la victoria es un espacio concebido para armonizar con la campiña tarijeña. dedicado albergar a gente con ganas de disfrutar la armonia, la vida al aire libre. el lugar consta de area de hospedaje (cabañas), area recreativas ( piscina,sala de juegos,etc) recreacion al aire libre con caballos, bicicletas y caminatas. pequeños espacios de cultivo organico para el propio consumo del lugar. tambien produccion de pan casero artesanal.

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

North-East of Titicaca lake,in high Amazony(1650 m. of altitude),at the entry of the Madidi National Park(20000 km2 from 150 to 6000 m. of altitude).

Type of Farm

Farm Information

I am Bruno, of Belgian origin. Since 2006 I am a member of this indian village in Bolivian high Amazony. The village (300 persons) have asked me to represent it in its relations with the outside world. We have our primary and secondary schools. Indians speak Qeshwa and Spanish. We are founding with the village an Andean-Amazonian permaculture experimental center, to safeguard the enorm grown biodiversity of the region. You will work with me from Monday to Saturday from 7am to 12. In the afternoon, rest, bath, walk, games, free work and prepare dinner. Pure springwater at the fountain. Little river to swim and shower to wash you.

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Meals

We eat our crops; we can cook vegetarian or vegan, or eat raw.

Lodging

You will sleep in a earth house in two common rooms on beds made of leaves and dry grass. You may be sleeping in a room with people you don't know: 7 persons in 40 m2. Camping is possible. Bring your sheet and sleeping bag (the climate is rather hot)

Requirements

Bring your sheet and sleeping bag (the climate is rather hot), work clothes and very strong boots.

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Santa-Cruz

Type of Farm

Community

Farm Information

We 're in the process of setting up a community in Paredones, we think in the direction of commune or co-housing. It 's 6 hectares which I, Peter, and a Bolivian friend Raul bought together.

Activities for WWOOFers

The kind of work can be ecological construction, some organic agriculture and organic beekeeping, look after the tree plantation

Meals

Food will be provided.

Lodging

As the land is in nature, and the first house is under construction, in tabike earth construction and earthquake resistant, we 'll camp out ...

Requirements

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Santa Cruz. 750km from the next city, 16 km from the next village

Type of Farm

Farm Information

organic farm surrounded by a sprinkling landscape of jungles, hills, lagoons, rivers, with the closest village 16 km away. It’s the ideal place to escape civilisation (no phone, internet…) and experience simple life and nature in the Amazon. It is difficult for me to respond to emails quickly – so please go to our blog to find further information and book your stay.

Activities for WWOOFers

Help needed in animal care (horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, rabbits…), construction, renovation, orchard, kitchen.

Meals

Vegetarian food, we make bread, dairy products.

Lodging

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

santa rosa del sara

Type of Farm

Farm Information

tenemos una propriedad en el tropico boliviano (con muchos mosquitos), bosques, pequeños rios, vacas, caballos, ovejas, juca, platano y muchos otros frutales tropicales, criadero de peces, cafe, huerta casera.... somos una pareja vieja (59 y 71 años de edad). esperamos interes y ayuda en todo.

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Tarija

Type of Farm

Farm Information

I live on our farm with my wife & youngest daughter (18 yrs). We grow fruit & veg for the local market (Tarija), also we ship to La Paz Santa Cruz fresh produce: cherry tomatoes, leeks, asaparagus, artichokes & others. I work as a horticultural consultant for a growers associacion with similar products, berries & veg.

Activities for WWOOFers

The work I would like help with is rearranging the greenhouses for out of season crops (a couple would be ideal).

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Valle de la Concepción, provincia Avilez, Tarija - Bolivia

Type of Farm

Farm Information

I have 4 hectares of vinyards, vestibles and construccion that includes the only actual hostel in the town, a restaurant and a place for artisan winemaking. The farm is the only totally organic in the area with full organic treatment for vinyards and frutal plants, it's an example for the neighbors and local farms. We work organic since 10 years in a very difficult place to communicate and show the benefits of this culture. We do all as we can to spread the organic world in the area. I work all day in everything it's need to do, for example curing vinyards, the harvest, to make wine, to sell it, to make promotions and touristic trips inside the farm because there's almost no help. I only have 4 workers that are local farmers who also live in the farm. I dream to return to nature, to the antique good practices in harmony with the land, and also to invite the fruits of this hard work that is an organic fine wine handmade by this little group of dreamers. We also want to be known as a temple of good wine tasting, relax and friendship.

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Meals

We by the moment are not vegetarian but we can make arrangments to cook special food for our volunteers if we have to.

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Country

BOLIVIA

Location

Valle de la Concepcion - Uriondo - Tarija

Type of Farm

Farm Information

Tenemos una bodega artesanal (artisan wine making house) de vinos tipicos regionales, unos bonitos viñedos de uvas finas y criollas (vinyards) con perspectiva orgànica, un restaurant con comida tipica de la zona (restaurant) y servicios de atencion con la hospitalidad que caracteriza al Valle de la Concepcion, tierra del vino en Bolivia.

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Country

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Location

the hills of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Peaceful location above a bay with good fishing and surfing.

Type of Farm

Small Organic Farm

Farm Information

We also run an Arts and craft studio in a bay near by. Creative and inspired people are welcome in our lives. Great spot for travellers who want to experience the BVI with all the benefits of local knowledge. Also good resource for contacts throughout the Caribbean. The BVI is quite an expensive place to visit and not a traditional "back packer" destination.....however by staying with us you would be inside a community that lives cheaply and enjoys the pleasures of healthy food, beautiful nature, great fishing, diving, surfing and sailing.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Caldas, Manizales

Type of Farm

Farm Information

Granja familiar, de 2 Ha. agroecologica y biodiversa (productos alimenticios, ornamentales, medicinales, aromaticas y artesanales ) Recuperamos alimentos ancestrales y olvidados, los multiplicamos, los damos a conocer en las escuelas, universidades, visitantes e inventamos nuevas formas de cosumirlos. Por medio del dialogo recuperamos el conocimiento de los campesinos, abuelos y de todas las personas en general. Protegemos la biodiversidad (fauna y flora inventarios de plantas aves y mariposas de la zona ). Tratamos de aprovechar todos los recursos que la tierra nos da y la utilizamos de una forma sostenible: fibras, bejucos, semillas. por medio de las artesanias. Reciclamos y cosechamos aguas lluvias. Aprovechamo todo lo biodegradable para la produccion de abonos (sanitarios ecologicos). Me gustaria conocer personas inquietas y creativas con quienes compartir conocimientos y que podamos fortalecer y sacar adelante estos proyectos. Tenemos una biblioteca veredal donde compartimos con los campesinos. Aprender modos de vida de otras partes del mundo. Perfeccionar el conocimiento de otras lenguas

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Cali, Colombia

Type of Farm

Agro-ecology

Farm Information

Our agro-ecological project is developed in two farms located in two different thermic floors, in Cauca Valley region, close to Cali, Southwest of Colombia. One is located at the brinks of the fog forest in the way from Cali to the Pacific sea, at 1,750 metres above sea level. The other is in the geographic valley of the Cauca river, in the suburbs of Jamundi village, at 950 metres above sea level. Both farms have been established based on permaculture design and organic farming, including wild forest zones and agroforestal, forage and fruit trees plots. Also with flowers, bees, hens and kitchen gardens. Our farms are devoted to goat farming, loving and taking care of one hundred goats. We produced several kinds of goat cheese, including cottage cheese, gouda, ricotta, also plain and with fruits yogurt. We offer to volunteers very comfortable accommodation in two cabins, one in the mountain and the other in the valley. We are a couple of two retired environmental lawyers living in our farms. Our daughters and grandchildren are in Erurope. Our companions are - besides the goats - two female Labrador, one male cat and his sister. And also a crazy parrot

Activities for WWOOFers

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We offer to volunteers very comfortable accommodation in two cabins, one in the mountain and the other in the valley.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Cauca, 5 Kms del pueblo más cercano con transporte público

Type of Farm

Farm Information

finca ecoturistica que cultiva peces. Cultivo agricola de papaya, de yuca, de platano. Limpieza de cultivos agricolas. Limpieza de los lagos. Ayuda en la zona de restaurante en la mano de obra de pesca.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Cordillera Central

Type of Farm

Farm Information

46 hectares. We produce Panela (natural solid blocks of sugar cane) a very important natural product in the alimentation in Colombia. Sugar cane juice is cooked to high temperatures until forming the honey and finally the panela.. All ours activity in the farm are in relation with the processes of production of this product. We are just starting up the organic farm and we need voluntary people with experience to work and to advice us. With the dung of the mules, 19 altogether used for the transport of the cane, mixed with bagasse, leaves, ash of the furnace, lime, we elaborated our own compost, almost 4 tones per month, and we use it to fertilize the cane sugar crops. We also prepare fertilizing using the sub-product of panela that we mixed with milk, dung and we let ferment to fertilize the garden and the ornamental plants. We are interested in people to work with composting, lombricultura, vegetable gardening, and take care of mules (feed, clean and veterinary cares). Given the new standardization, we have to rebuild the existing trapiche of Gualanday (factory) and to construct facilities in agreement with the new norms. Our objective is to construct a model trapiche panelero for sustainable development where the well-being of the workers is considered and the environment is respected. We are also interested in people who have experience in building and alternative energies (mi-July-0ctober 2010 during the reconstruction of the new trapiche). Gualanday panela factory feed almost 60 families (i.e. 250 people) some of them live in your own houses in the farm. In this region the sugar cane crops are very important for the economy and panela is a very traditional product.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Cundinamarca

Type of Farm

Farm Information

We are a 6.4 hectares organic farm located one hour away from Bogota, Colombia. Since our beginning, we´ve been striving to integrate the principles of biodynamics in our processes. Constantly learning and experimenting in our fields, we want to share our experience and generate mutual exchanges with our guests. We learn as you learn. We all learn. Our main activities are growing vegetables in the garden, taking care of our cows, rabbits and Jalisca our donkey. We encourage our visitors to leave a trace on our farm. You are welcome to take advantage of the afternoon to develop your own project. You like painting, you know about water management, anything else? Let us know!

Activities for WWOOFers

Meals

We transform dairy products. We offer all the food you can pick and eat from the garden and once a week we buy groceries.

Lodging

We have 2 rooms available with a total of 3 beds (2 double-sized and one single). It is also possible to bring your tent. In general the weather is dry and the average temperature is 15 C. But beware it gets pretty cold in the early mornings.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

La Clara, Guarne in Antioquia Department

Type of Farm

We work with agro-ecological and biodynamic techniques

Farm Information

There are also farm animals such as cows, goats, chickens, ducks and fish

Activities for WWOOFers

Offers a variety of activities such as making cakes, breads, dressings and fresh produce, herbs and spices.

Meals

provides three meals a day plus snacks between meals

Lodging

We have a shared dormitory with access to bathroom and hot water for volunteers. received only one volunteer at a time. We also have the comforts of our home at your disposal (TV, internet, etc)

Requirements

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

San Agustin, Vereda Arauca 1, finca La despenza - Nearest town with public transport: Pitalito

Type of Farm

Farm Information

It is an estate of 2 ha behind of San Agustin's archaeological park. This one in projection of being a biofabrica and collaboration is needed for the construction of the infrastructure and of the gardens and orchards. Nowadays there are cultures of coffee(café), maize(corn), bean and blackberry, organic all of them. I am very interested in sharing experiences and advising. I offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian food and educational experience to level of ecological agriculture and alternative medicine (ayahuasca). Here I wait for you!

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

San Agustin Huila

Type of Farm

Farm Information

Our farm is located 7 km outside of the town of San Agustin in the village branch of A Llanada. Our main specialty is coffee production, but we also raise pigs, fish, chickens, turkeys, guinea pigs and rabbits. Additionally, we grow several vegetables and fruits for our own sustenance. We invite visitors to come and learn the skills and techniques necessary for the management and cultivation of the crops mentioned above. Our rustic surrounds provide an authentic experience in the Colombian mountains and provide our visitors with an intimate look into local lifestyles. We are glad to accompany our guests to several historic sites in and around San Agustin, including our world famous archaeological park (Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995), the Magdalena River, visits to local waterfalls and several other attractions. We also provide 70 years worth of local knowledge and advice for the area.

Activities for WWOOFers

Meals

Most of the food offered is produced on the farm or purchased in the local market. We offer three square meals a day that will be sure to fill you.

Lodging

We offer a simple and comfortable bedroom in our home. Our house is equip with running water, energy and internet.

Requirements

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Tenjo

Type of Farm

Farm Information

We are an ecological farm, and environmental educational center located in Tenjo, Colombia, working for the reconstruction and conservation of the area’s native savannah ecosystem. Our most important projects include the reforestation of fields, the decontamination of the Chicu river basin and the generation of natural reserves and green hallways in the region. As a farm, we want to set an example of sustainable living, of how to live in harmony with nature by recycling, inhabiting our surrounding implementing bio-architecture and alternative energy, responsibly managing waste and water residues, and implementing organic agriculture and farming. Our project of setting an environmental education center around a model of complete and coherent sustainable living has brought us the most interesting challenges and opportunities. Our goal is to achieve a what we call “green state of mind” that is about awareness, learning and understanding of our surrounding and how can we join the cycles of nature without interrupting or abusing them We have divided the idea of sustainable living into 4 different aspects and develop educational programs around them to invite the community and everyone to be part of this learning process. Recycling and Composting, Organic agriculture, Bio architecture & alternative technologies Contemplation and wellbeing In our center of Bio architecture and Alternative technologies promoting community work and the creation of sustainable housing is our goal. We investigate and build with different construction systems using low cost or recycled material like PET bottles, hay , homemade adobes and using our earth and cow excrement to do interior and exterior finishes as well as the design and implementation of green walls and roofs.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Valle del Cauca

Type of Farm

Farm Information

The farm is located in the vicinity of the mountains of Cali and the Forest Reserve Park Los Farallones. At 1700 meters above sea level with an excellent climate. The property has an area for compost production methods and for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, the land is recovered from a soccer field. We need to develop gardens, paths, small wooden bridges and recover some slopes. We offer a comfortable room with private bath and organic food, a great family atmosphere and opportunity to visit tourist attractions in the city of Cali (zoologico. ..) for a few days a week. The proprietors are dentist Madeleine and Lawyer Mario Jinete, 54, who works for the protection of consumers and practice organic culture as their philosophy of life. We suggest a one-month experience on the farm and for a week minimum.

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Country

COLOMBIA

Location

Villamaría a 10 km de Manizales Caldas

Type of Farm

Farm Information

Granja orgánica de producción hortícola donde se cultivan hortalizas, plantas aromática y medicinales y frutales de clima frío. Hay animales como perros, aves y cabras. Se solitan colaboradores activos, dispuestos a colaborar en todas las actividades relacionadas con la producción. Capacidad de alojamiento y alimentación para tres (3) personas máximo por todo el año, con una intensidad laboral de 25 horas semanales. Idioma solo español. Organic vegetable production farm growing vegetables, aromatic and medicinal plants and cold-climate fruits. Dogs, chickens and goats. Can host three (3) people maximum throughout the year

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Spanish speakers only.

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Country

DOMINICA (COMMONWEALTH)

Location

Sineku, Carib Reserve, Dominica, Caribbean

Type of Farm

organic farm and guest accommodation in the Carib Reserve in Dominica, focussing on local organic foods (especially from the farm) for its guests.

Farm Information

Visit our website for some more information. Internet access in the area is reasonably poor. There is no internet available on the farm, but there is the possibility of some access in Castle Bruce (the nearest town). However, guaranteed access is available in Roseau, on the other side of the Island. Please excuse slow replies to your emails.

Activities for WWOOFers

Meals

Clean, Government provided drinking water is available at the bottom of the farm, near the road, but it is a 15 min walk uphill to the farm. Most foods would be taken from the farm, or local area. Keith will prepare meals, and cook for you (but you will probably get into this yourself, too). He will teach you how to pick the necessary foods for meals and snacks, and to prepare them in a traditional way. Foods such as: Pineapples, mangoes, dasheen, yams, herbs, bananas, plantain, cocoa, coffee, cucumbers (too many to mention) - almost anything tropical.

Lodging

With ideas towards natural, renewable energy (although at the moment no electricity is used), the accommodations are made from local resources, and made in a traditional fashion. Your accommodation would be in one of the guest huts, which are made of straw and wood. They are watertight, but open to nature. You can expect to have lizards, birds and perhaps the odd land crab in your hut, at sometime or another. As there is no running water, bathing would be in the nearby rock pool that Keith has made in the nearby river.

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DOMINICA (COMMONWEALTH)

Location

West Indies

Type of Farm

Farm Information

I have 17 acres of farm land with banana, citrus, vegetables, etc which are all organic. We do gardening and harvesting, we plant vegetables and raise chickens. We can teach WWOOFers a lot about harvesting, culture, processing etc...

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