advice to farmers about interns/wwoofers

[@ryerichards4885]

I swear I've met that man. It was almost 30 years ago on Orcas. I came to visit my friend Bridget, who left on a trip and let me stay on her little school bus while weeding Ms. Emily Reed's gardens and writing down my hours. I met some cool people while dumpster diving the little town market, and would hang out with them and drink coffee and draw pictures. I heard about this farm and I walked a good ways to get there. It was all these true hippies growing the most amazing farm ever. I was always impressed by the hospitality and ingeniousness of those folks, and it surely influenced me to start my own little farm in New Mexico years later.

[@AnomaLeOverT.I.M.E]

This video should be the standard manual for all WWOOF farms/hosts.

[@tomtomtomato1]

For someone with no experience in wwoofing this actually made me feel good about wanting to learn more and becoming apart of permaculture someday. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!

[@yearofthegarden]

I've been to their farm and danced with their lead interns, and can say they got their systems dialed in. Granted they have a mature family structure to course correct new comers, while I and my boss have a more standardized organic farm, where we have to essentially constantly compare and contrast notes to see how new workers that are being paid minimum wage, because of the small margins, are unsatisfied or singling out higher ups based on their empathy or weak spots to manipulate. A big lesson I learned to add to any intern decision is to not take couples, because one is always into the work more than the other, who often drags their feet, or the two will not integrate with the collective because they have eachothern and can even use their numbers to turn on the farmer in some cases.

[@swoop1111]

wow jacqueline - you are a true teacher - i have encouraged several young people to pursue this program - i hope they wind up with a mentor like you - you saved this video & the image of the wwoof program at least in my eyes. we are not "privliged upper middle class people with spoiled kids - we get by during the growing season on my city hen eggs & my organic yard grown vegs/fruit. which are shared with neighbors/friends.some wanted to experience a real farm so i found wwoof & passed it on ..

[@krazykorican]

that farmer is more articulate than like 90% of the population

[@bobsaunders9251]

Which one? I think they both are.

[@karenhargis3682]

This lady sounds great and wonderful...she would be a wonderful mentor

[@classwarhooligan923]

This man sounds class conscious AF. Respect. He definitely comes off as small section of the boomer generation that didn’t sell out. Everyone should mutually benefit from the exchange. The farm owners have an extraordinary opportunity to pass down far more than just agricultural knowledge. Their lifestyle, way of consumption, and way of seeing the world and its natural resources have the potential to impact future generations that will either contribute to destroying this world or restoring it. This has the potential to also provide farmers who are receptive to the concerns of the younger generations an opportunity to learn from their lived experiences that differ in many ways than that of their youth. Considering wage stagnation, unaffordable housing, and a plethora of other issues facing the youth due to late stage capitalism, I anticipate people seeking out alternative lifestyles such as this becoming much more mainstream.

[@maxwellcooper2]

All this advice is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Hope that many farms and hosts can see and take advantage of these pointers.

[@denali525]

Doug is probably right about the demographic of who his interns may be, but I like how Jaqueline emphasizes how the farmer should reciprocate the help by teaching them the skills they want to or should know about.

[@InfiniteOriginal22]

This was truly loving and helpful! Thank you! Many Blessings 🙏

[@vicwillo]

Heard the term 'wwoof' coupla weeks ago... have yet to search it. But that's a nice video. Good to hear such calm, loving voices tell how to manage volunteers. :)

[@ahmedamhoud7489]

Vicky Barton I am interested for anyone who wants a donor please contact me and thank you

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Never heard about WWOOFing but this is dope. I hope i can get to have this wonderful experience soon. I love farming so much and being a WWOOFer is a thrilling idea. You get to travel around the world and know different styles of farming. This is amazing. 😃😃😃😃

[@Surrounder720]

thank you for the video. like what they both said, especially the lady.

[@denali525]

One of the most important skills of the future will be knowing how to grow your food. Good video and insight towards small farm operations.

[@dannyguitarest]

I liked both farmers....just plain liked them, you know when you just like someone for no reason haha

[@dafnkube]

It's amazing how much fun you can have outside when you turn off the t.v.... oh wait, I meant putting down your phone.

[@EKWisner]

Definitely sounds like good advice. In other professions, one thing that defines an 'internship' is the intern has personal responsibility for a single project, that takes about half their time. Choosing a project together, and making it clear that they also share in workaday tasks, can be a good way to set clear expectations. The best projects fit the intern's skills and interests, and success offers real benefits (but failure doesn't compromise urgent needs) for the farm.

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Cosmic Bob, Doug. We love. U. Thx much.

[@vention4wh]

Great advice. The interns tend to be connected and communicate among themselves so if they have a bad experience at a farm the word will get out and soon the best, most aware, people will apply elsewhere, leaving the clueless to apply at your farm.

[@jonibeehealthy]

Great presentation. Makes me want to visit there.

[@AREDEE365]

Great advice, Jacqueline Freeman!

[@PDXMILO]

Oh, right down the road from me in PDX I see. Might have to come visit the farm this summer!

[@vutEwa]

this movie has a very rich value

[@SuzyB1988]

I bet she is an incredibly wonderful farmer to work with.

[@Nordia-pz9ou]

Thanks for replying I appreciate it

[@1crazynordlander]

Very good advice!!!!

[@maggies88]

You two are great! Wonderful, educational clip.

[@NewHeritageFarms]

Thank you, good insights, good hints.

[@DG123z]

Excellent. I love the way you think :)

[@Thingsandcosas]

Good lord I want to volunteer at friendly haven rise farm! My volunteer experiences were great, but the farmers dont seem to realize that they have obligations too.

[@swoop1111]

@swoop1111 the only way my kids ever got to ride a horse was a coop program that we could afford only because they had to work at the stable - muck out the stalls - learn to groom the horses - clean the equip & other chores & we still had to pay. there were kids there who just attended to ride - their parents could afford it. my beat up van always stuck out like a sore thumb & i was always late because i drove straight from work in my uniform. a great teacher loves their work - work = students

[@Radnally]

If someone is working on your farm and needs medical care of some kind, how is this handled and/or covered?

[@ExploreSoilLife]

The same thing anyone on any farm would do: call 911.

[@hmlanding]

Praise...So True

[@DianaPure]

I'm 18 and I don't know how and what exactly should I do. I've never been abroad. Hope to cope!

[@tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349]

I bet at 26 Your still as beautiful and as pretty as You were when only 18 Likened unto the most rarest of all flower's Lady You are altogether Lovely 💞 behold Love and kindest of regards from Ireland Peace & Godliness be with You and Yours

[@Nordia-pz9ou]

Am not seeing the part where you reply if you could send it back.please and thanks.i think it a reply about how I could contact

[@rameshp3484]

Hello thank so much for the video from Nepal I am looking for organic permaculture farming in Nepal, so I am looking Internship.

[@dontquityourdaydreams2416]

I like this guy :)

[@Olga101uk]

To Diana A: You can go as Au-Pair abroad. Just be cautious with choosing a reliable agency.

[@eternalstarsurfer]

Wanna come to our mushroom farm?

[@MiesHeerma]

Great video !

[@skypeenglishexpress]

I am a new host and am looking forward to participating with you all more. I live in north Thailand. So glad I found you all! Warm regards, Sky

[@arunajayanthi4085]

Terryl Miller hai....I a new volunteer....is it possible to share the farm and name of the farm

[@swoop1111]

@swoop1111 i hope the wwoof program screens their farmers AS WELL as their applicants as was suggested by the first gentleman farmer to make sure the experience is truly beneficial to all involved & not just free labor. i am sorry if that last statement offended but the first man speaking came across so negatively - i mean- hot tubs really? i would think those that wanted spring break in virginia bch wouldn't apply - but during screening of applicants this should be addressed.

[@TheCkrunner]

Paul, any suggestions on finding a local farm in western PA. I don't have a lot of money so I can't sign up on WWOOF and I don't own a car. I currently work/live on my parents organic farm but want to venture out and maybe learn some new stuff.

[@DanOlooney]

can i drive a tractor or b a doctor

[@SunnyTubb]

i am planning to wwoof in japan with a friend, does anyone know how i can set all this up? i know you need to make a wwoof certificate for overseas. and also will the wwoof org set us up with english speaking farmers?

[@smartideas007]

SunnyTubb where do you sign up for that at?!?

[@PureLoveEnergy]

dont even give me a place to stay, just give me 2 trees to put up a hammock and i will live outside and i will work more then what they ask me to :)

[@kkkl3884]

Hello that's very interested. So How do I join this program?

[@tzuyuwu786]

They have a website!

[@Nordia-pz9ou]

Hi am just hearing about wwoof,am a female fr Jamaica who is hardworking an determine.do a little farming for myself.what if I want to give it a try how do I get started

[@paulwheaton]

wwoofusa.org/en/

[@karenhargis3682]

I personally experienced a nightmare with volunteering at a goat farm..

[@prgs6612]

What happened?

[@karenhargis3682]

Well, the local news in South Carolina announced that a goat farm had the dire need for volunteers and WOOFers (if I abbreviated this right), so I contacted the lady who owned the farm via email. Hence, I have little farming experience which I mentioned and she was okay with this and stated the WOOF workers were leaving within a few days to finish up their journey across the country. My first step was to show up to visit and meet, then she would contact me on when to start. All seemed off at that point bc I didn’t meet her but her boyfriend (?), and the Aussies (from Australia). The couple had a huge farm: a verity of birds, chimpanzees, llamas, hundreds of goat and four drum horses...I maybe missing several other farm animals. The lady farmer also had a small milk and cheese processing plant with an onsite market being her main focus. When I first got there, the Aussies gave me a brief rundown but nothing to help matters to say the least and I was all alone. It was a nightmare, and the female farmer had a medical condition from a sustained head injury while riding one of her horses some time back affecting her personality/temper that seemed erratic at times. I cannot remember what was going on but my sick sense was validated the night before the Aussies departure when the farmers were arguing in our presence and they were not kind words exchanged, let’s leave it at that. I was uncomfortable the first few hours I was there. I wasn’t a WOOFer, but I was asked how I found out the goat farm and why I wanted to volunteer: I mentioned that I love be around nature, animals, learn about farming, and I have the time to volunteer. I also mentioned I am a US veteran. The man that shared the property said, “I would never depend on the government ever, and if a zombie apocalypse happens, I will be ready.” The work hours were 12-16 hours from cleaning stalls, milking goats 2-4 hours, attending animals outside to give a few examples, and there was only the lady and myself. On asking questions or what was needled, she would get upset and say, “The Australians showed you around on what to do, didn’t they?” My orientation was nonexistent. The farmers male companion-would come around and make me feel uncomfortable by sneaking up on me, and delivering harsh ridicule. There was one meal a day (not a big deal), a camper that only provided 2-3 mins of hot water for accommodations. The female farmer would have people over and I was expected to provide group tours, little did I know much about her operation. There were hours she wouldn’t even be present... sorry for rambling...

[@prgs6612]

@@karenhargis3682 Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience! I plan to WWOOF in the future but not in America and hopefully it will be better... you should contact the WWOOF organization and let them know what happened!

[@karenhargis3682]

Maybe they assumed I was a homeless veteran..typical

[@khadijabelyaoui1668]

@@karenhargis3682really sorry to hear about this bad experience 💔

[@alhaeri1]

what a legend

[@Nordia-pz9ou]

Please send back the reply thanks

[@GregoryBrandt1979]

If anyone watching this can help me out, I would really like to a "intern" on a farm in New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, or Utah. I am not from the "privileged class" I can work harder than anyone.If you want to know about me. KZbin Page...

[@author7027]

have U in New Zealand LOCAL TRIBES POPULATION?

[@possibleabundance3709]

hahahaha