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Syntropic Agroforestry and Holistic Grazing Farm needs your help

The experience

We are a small family farm that is experimenting with new forms of agriculture, mainly syntropic agroforestry, and holistic grazing. There is an established olive grove with 600 trees, and a vineyard growing Syrah and Catarratto grapes. There are also chickens and sheep on site.

The work consists of making compost, planting trees, taking care of the sheep and chickens, and greenhouse.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian

Between 25 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for people specifically interested in syntropic agroforestry as most of our efforts are around developing a 3-hectare demonstration site. Interest in internet technologies is also a bonus as we are doing digital monitoring, verification, and reporting efforts using smart phones and computers.

Activities & Shift

The activities include tree planting, soil making, greenhouse management. There's also an opportunity to help in the olive garden, vineyard, and with animal upkeep.

Rules

Please be respectful of the farm owners.