The Barking Bakery Carob Iced vanilla Woofin, Clear

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The time you stay in the farm will have been negotiated prior to your arrival and will be between you and your host. The average stay length is 2 to 3 weeks, but it can be as short as 2 days or as long as 6 months; it all depends on your negotiations with your host. HOW TO BE A WWOOF HOST Composition: Cereals, oils and fats, various sugars, milk and milk derivatives, dried egg, derivative of vegetable origin, carob powder, minerals and salt Location matters: You won’t be spending all your time in the farm so choose a location that you will enjoy. For instance, you could choose a farm that is close to camping trails. Or you could go to farm that is adjacent to important locations in the area or near public transport. The weather might be too hot or too cold. This is something you need to get used to especially if you’re used to living in a particular climate.

You’re probably wondering why a lot of people are into WWOOFing, and there is no single answer. WWOOFing is popular right now because it offers you the chance to experience something new, and work in exchange for food and lodging, making it more affordable. You may have read about it and seen videos, but it’s a totally different matter to actually live on a farm and live like a farmer. It is quite literally an experience unlike any other. REASONS TO WWOOF

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WWOOF is an educational program and it offers the visitors / WWOOFers the chance to learn what WWOOFing is about. It is all about learning how to farm, taking part in the organic agriculture program and learning the culture. WWOOFing is a worldwide movement, and WWOOF-USA® Host Farm Directory has more than 2,000 organic farms all over the nation. Agritourism is rising in popularity.

Learn something new. WWOOF gives you the chance to learn a new skill at low cost, and at the same time you get to visit different places and meet new people. It’s an experience to remember. By the time your stay is over, you’ll have some interesting stories to tell your friends and memories for a lifetime. Learn the intricacies of farming. Organic farming is not just about planting and feeding animals. When you take in WWOOF, you will learn firsthand the relationship between the community and food production. Try something different. If you’ve been doing the same thing over and over during your vacation, then it’s time for a change. It’s not exactly your typical vacation, but one where you can learn new things and do something adventurous.Just like today, life in the '60s was full of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here are some of the most popular expressions used to provide commentary on various experiences: If you’ve got a farm, being a WWOOF host gives you the opportunity to learn the latest techniques for growing organics, and it is also a chance to show people another lifestyle they may not be familiar with. This hand decorated sponge can be shared between small doggy siblings or given as a single treat to a larger breed. This treat is made up of light and fluffy vanilla sponge and piped vanilla-flavoured yogurt frosting, topped with edible biscuits bones. Today the WWOOFing organization is available in more than 50 countries and is available as independents in over 40 more. In the beginning, WWOOFing was confined to the weekends, but now volunteers can stay for longer periods of time. Be honest with your time: How long do you want to work in a farm? Is it just for a few days or several weeks? Ask yourself if you’d rather spend time traveling than being on the farm or how flexible you can be. While the typical workday is around 4 to 6 hours, it can vary from farm to farm. In some cases you may have to work all day and have the following day off.

Breathe fresh air. There are some things we take for granted and that includes fresh air. If you’ve been filling your lungs with smoke and pollution while living in the city, being able to breathe the fresh air will be a welcome change.You’ll be one with nature again. If you’ve been living in the city for a while, being on farm gives you the chance to get away from it all. Depending on where you chose to go WWOOFing, beaches, the mountains and ocean shores could be near by.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 in the UK and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Where and when there is local interest, WWOOF is organized on a national basis and today there are more than 40 vibrant national WWOOF organisations around the world. All national WWOOF organisations share a mission to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices.

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In other words, WWOOF benefits both host and volunteer, and a lot of volunteers enjoy their experience so much they end up becoming farmers. As a host, this is the right time to spread word about organic farming and its benefits. If you’re interested in becoming one, simply get in touch with the WWOOF in your country and they will help with the procedure. Gain practical experience. Sure, you can read about biodynamic and organic farming. However, it’s totally different when you’re out there harvesting, growing and farming. Animal husbandry and other aspects of farming have a sort of therapeutic effect. The feeling of planting and mixing soil is something you’ll not likely to forget. Fight stress. This might seem odd at first. After all you’ll be doing some farm work, but a lot of volunteers say the experience actually reduces their stress level. While you’ll be doing some work, it’s more about learning. Throw in the fresh air, meeting new people and being able to visit new locales, and your stress may fade away. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the number of hours you have to work, but usually it is 4 to 6 hours a day helping around the farm, and in exchange you will get a full day’s worth of accommodation and food.