Organic Farming in North Florida's Nature Coast!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 21 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are a certified organic farm that commercially sells Blueberries, Turmeric and Peaches. We need volunteers to help the farm in exchange for access to the Nature Coast. North Florida has many of the most beautiful coldwater springs in the world. These are First Magnitude springs with volumes greater than 65 million gallons of water per day. We are also situated just 40 miles from the Gulf Coast and the most secluded beach in Florida!

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

7. Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

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24 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

21 Get in touch with nature
19 Meeting international travelers
12 Learning about sustainability
11 Developing environmental awareness
10 Meeting locals
10 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 3. Good health and well-being
8 7. Affordable and clean energy
6 13. Climate action

Haven

United States

This was my first time volunteering at this farm and I had a wonderful time. You get to meet so many amazing people from all over the world, which makes the work you do together so much more enjoyable. It's always good vibes and fun times. The work is definitely hard, especially with the Florida heat, but doing it with such a great team makes the time fly by. Hope to visit again for the farm harvest sometime!

18 days ago

Tyler

United States

This is my second time at the farm. It was an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend. The host is a great guy, very welcoming and easy to get along with. I am grateful for the memories and people i have met at the farm!

2 months ago

Alexander

United States

This was my first Worldpackers trip and I could not have had a more fantastic trip. Richard is an excellent host and is always organizing activities for us in the evenings. We work 5 hours a day harvesting and working together as a team to meet our goal and complete our task. We have time during lunch to take trips to the springs and go on nature walks. On the weekends we have time to ourselves to go into Gainesville and see the museum or just relax. I enjoyed my time in the peaceful setting, connecting with nature and meeting new people from all around the world. Definitely recommend it.

2 months ago

Susan

United States

The farm is beautiful, and Richard is a fantastic host who teaches a lot about farming from both a practical and business standpoint. Work on the farm isn't difficult, and everyone is encouraged to do tasks they feel comfortable doing. It was great being here during the farm harvest so I could see first-hand the entire process of getting produce ready to send to market. The farm house is cozy and comfortable, and Richard provides ample ingredients to create delicious meals. I've met the most wonderful people here and will definitely return! Thanks Richard!

3 months ago

Lilia

United States

This was my second time going back to the farm. Richard is a great host. He's always so welcoming and just a fun and easygoing person! working on the farm was very rewarding for me. I ate good food everyday and stayed active. There's so much to do. The farm itself is beautiful and it's in a nice area near the springs where i spent a lot of my time. It's a great place to connect with nature and meet people from all over the world. I can't wait to go back!

3 months ago

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