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Nine Springs Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Paul Wheaton
Location: 13901 east deer creek road
chattaroy
Washington
99003
Map of area available
Phone: 509-238-5071
Activities: alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism,
permaculture, husbandry, dairy, community, orchards, forestry,
education, arts&crafts, energy, bio-dynamics, research
Homepage: www.javaranch.com/farm
Description: Starting an 80 acre permaculture farm on the west
slope of Mount Spokane. This has been an uncertified organic
farm for three years. Goats, pigs, beef cattle (daily paddock
shift), one dairy cow, chickens (pastured poultry) and
turkeys. Two ponds, two creeks. In April I plan on renting a
track hoe and building terraces, swales and more ponds.
Surrounded by thousands of acres of forest land. Some orchards
and stone raised beds. Lots of trees will be planted this
year, and many new raised bed gardens will be built. Some
pics are at www.javaranch.com/farm and a story is at
www.richsoil.com/antsandaphids
Program: Looking for some volunteers starting around April 10,
2005. A tipi will be provided. Lumber is being cut this winter
so more cool housing can be built. A dock over a pond will
have a yurt. A tiny straw bale cottage will be built. More ...
Work six hours a day M-F and five hours on Saturday. All of
the work on Saturday is dedicated to aesthetic and artistic
endeavors. Organic food provided. We raise organic meats, but
vegan diets will be accomodated. $80 per week stipend.
Optional trip to town on Sundays. No smoking. No drugs. No
alcohol.
Area: 80 acres
Space: Can accommodate 8 people.
Organic Status: chem free since 1999
Active: Year-round
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Queen Bee Flower Essences (Review this host)
Contact:Marisha Auerbach
Location: 6420 Shawn Dr. SW
Olympia
Washington
98512
Map of area available
Phone: 360-943-5262
Activities: flower and gem essences, small livestock, edible
flowers, , farming, gardening, healing, permaculture,
husbandry, cottage industry, community, orchards, forestry,
arts&crafts, bio-dynamics, retail, research
Homepage: www.herbnwisdom.com
Description: Permaculture, Flower and Gem Essences, small
animal husbandry, organic agriculture, herbalism, biodynamics,
polyculture systems, cottage industries are some of the
possiblities of this internship opportunity. There is not the
facilities for providing accomidations for interns. Queen Bee
Flower Essences provides flower and gem essences,
aromamisters, and educational classes. It is the primary name
that I use for my business, but it contains much more as
listed above.
Program: * I cannot provide housing or a stipend. * Program
varies based on individual needs. Volunteers receive some of
the garden's abundance.
Area: 1.2 acres
Space: Can accommodate 10 people.
Organic Status: run by permaculture ethics and principles,
organic, but not certified
Active: Year-round
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Green (Review this host)
Contact:Warren Green
Location:
Snohomish
Washington
98290
Map of area available
Phone: (206) 948-4675
Activities: farming
Description: Organic Wheatgrass Grower seeks Interns who want
to learn about and grow wheatgrass. Cooperative individuals
oriented towards organic food choices and optimum health
desired.
Program: 1 or 2 positions available for people who want to
work part time (10 hrs/wk) for room in vegetarian house. Year
round. Position could become paid with time.
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: certified by WSDA
Active: Year-round
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OldTarboo Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Emily Truitt
Location: estruitt@yahoo.com
Quilcene
Washington
98376
Map of area available
Phone: (360) 754-6913
Activities: , farming, husbandry, bio-dynamics, retail,
marketing
Description: Old Tarboo Farm is located in Quilcene, WA. We
sell our organic produce, berries, chicken eggs and cut
flowers at the Port Townsend Farmers Market and at the PT
Coop. The 2005 farm season will be the first year of operation
under the new farmers, Karen and Emily.
Program: We're looking for 40 hours of fun and hard work a
week in exchange for staying in a silver airstream trailer and
all your food. We're looking for someone who is really excited
about organic farming and who is eager to learn. We will try
to tailor the internship to the particular interests of the
intern within reason.
Area: 3 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: Certified Organic
Active: April to October
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Papa's Organics (Review this host)
Contact:Steven Crocker
Location: 16836 St. Hwy 305NE
Poulsbo
Washington
98370
Map of area available
Phone: 3607793376
Activities: composting natural farming, farming, gardening,
healing, permaculture, husbandry, cottage industry, research
Homepage: NA
Description: WE grow naturally organic and specialize in
experimental agriculture.
Program: Many hours
Many responsibilities
Possible room and board
Area: 5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: Totally organic/totally balanced
Active: March to October
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Dee Creek Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Summer Steenbarger
Location:
Woodland
Washington
98674
Map of area available
Phone:
Activities: farming, gardening, healing, permaculture,
husbandry, dairy, csa, cottage industry, community, education,
arts&crafts, bio-dynamics, retail, marketing, lobbying
Homepage: www.deecreekfarm.com
Description: We are an alternative, biodynamic ecologically
sound, self-sustaining farm that is dedicated to diversity,
permaculture, organic methods, and humane practices. Other
interests include, but are not limited to: direct market,
local farmer's markets, farmsteading, and as natural ways as
possible!
Our farm is a conservative Christian environment, with a
STRICT policy of no smoking, alcohol or drugs
Program: Located near:
20 minutes to the town of Woodland
40 minutes to Vancouver, WA
1 hour to Portland, OR
2 1/2 hours to Seattle, WA
1 1/2 hour to ocean beaches
1 1/2 hour to skiing
1 1/2 hour to Mt. St. Helens
12 minutes to recreational lake for swimming, fishing,
etc…
Hunting possibilities everywhere
Educational opportunities include:
Experience real operational farm life.
Experience classes and workshops that we are hosting on the
farm.
Extensive library including homesteading, all types of
gardening, cooking, permaculture, livestock & animal
husbandry, vermiculture, architecture & building, small
business opportunities, and finances.
Experience and follow food from conception to plate.
Participation in basic construction which may include
greenhouse & hoop house installation, milk room, milking
parlor, “office” & sales room, barn repair, field pen
construction, plant and establish orchard.
March through November, 2005, beginning with a two week trial
Housing available (camp trailer)
With modern conveniences
One meal provided daily, twice if cook position is filled
Couple preferred
Required:
Willingness to work hard, independently, and sometimes
LONG hours
Desire and ability to learn
Basic skills would be a plus
Interested in sustainable and diversified agriculture.
Positions Currently Available:Farmer Joe The Cook (& Gardener)
If you would be interested in finding out more information
about our farm, or are interested in filling a position, call
us immediately. We look forward to hearing from you!
Check our website at www.deecreekfarm.com for much more
detail, and how to contact us.
Area: 21 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: Not certifed, but practicing almost
exclusively
Active: Year-round
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Seattle Youth Garden Works (Review this host)
Contact:Cyndi Thomsen
Location: 4759 15th Avenue NE
Seattle
Washington
98105
Map of area available
Phone: 206-525-1213
Activities: farming, gardening, activism, csa, community,
education, research
Homepage: http://www.sygw.org
Description: Seattle Youth Garden Works is a non-profit that
works with youth and young adults ages 14-22. Our mission is
to empower homeless and under-served youth through a
garden-based-education and employment opportunity.
Program: We have a wide variety of un paid volunteer
opportunities; Garden Mentors, Garden Maintenance and Wetland
Restoration teams, Community Supported Agriculture Intern,
Administrative, Development and Advisory Board members. In
addition to these we also for the 2004-2005 year have
Americorp opportunities. For more information check-out our
web site www.sygw.org.
Space: Can accommodate 10 people.
Organic Status: We are organic but not certified. We do not
use or puchase items that use chemicals to grow our crops.
Active: Year-round
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The Evergreen State College (Review this host)
Contact:DEAP SEED
Location:
Olympia
Washington
98505
Map of area available
Phone: 360 867 6493
Activities: alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism,
healing, permaculture, husbandry, community, orchards,
education, arts&crafts, energy, bio-dynamics, marketing,
management, research
Homepage: www.evergreen.edu/cell
Description: The Evergreen State College (TESC) has a plethera
of ecological organizations and projects. TESC is plays a
central role in the sustainability movement in the Northwest
USA. Some of the different projects include:
The Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL). The
CELL provides students and the broader community with
experiential opportunities, linking theory to practice through
the development of evolving models of sustainable agriculture
practices, ecological design, and holistic living in the
Pacific Northwest Bioregion. http://www.evergreen.edu/cell/
Synergy, The Sustainable Living Conference. An exciting
conference that integrates themes that are often
compartmentalized like culture, ecology, design, agriculture
and social justice. In 2004 the conference drew at least 2000
people. http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/seed/
DEAP, Developing Ecological Agriculture Practices. A student
group that focuses on eco ag and permaculture. Student groups
are funded by student fees.
SEED, Students at Evergren for Ecological Design. Another
student group.
Evergreen also hasa variety of classes focusing on sustainable
living including Ecological Agriculture, The Practice of
Sustainable Agriculture and Ecological Design. Check out the
course catalogue to see what is being offered.
www.evergreen.edu
Program: DEAP will receive your message if you email us using
the below form. We can help connect you to the sustainability
scene at Evergreen.
Area: 1000 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4000 people.
Organic Status: Certified Organic
Active: Year-round
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South Whidbey Tilth (Review this host)
Contact:Michael Seraphinoff
Location: PO Box 252
Langley
Washington
98260
Map of area available
Phone: 360-678-4168
Activities: alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism,
cottage industry, community, forestry, arts&crafts, energy,
marketing, lobbying, research
Homepage: southwhidbeytilth
Description: South Whidbey Tilth is a locally based (100 plus
member households) group of an agricultural organization that
promotes socially equitable sustainable organic agriculture.
We own 11 acres of land on southern Whidbey Island where we
operate a farmers market, a community garden, a native plant
demonstration garden and salvage project, and demonstrate use
of alternative energy systems (solar and wind use for
electricity for lights, water pumping and heating) and native
plant use in landscaping.
Program: We can offer interns and WWOOFs a charming summer
cabin accommodation while they explore Whidbey's diverse
alternative progressive community and learn something about
sustainable organic gardening through hands on work in our
Tilth owned community garden, demonstration native plant
garden and farmers market and related gardening projects at
the community owned Greenbank Farm. A couple days work in
exchange per week of housing. Need not own a car to enjoy our
offer. Local buses are free and also accommodate bicycles.
Area: 11 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: organic sustainable agriculture
Active: May to November
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Seattle Tilth Association (Review this host)
Contact:Lisa Taylor
Location: 4649 Sunnyside ave N
Seattle
Washington
98103
Map of area available
Phone: 206-633-0451
Activities: composting, gardening, community, education
Homepage: www.seattletilth.org
Description: Seattle Tilth is a 25-year-old non-profit whose
mission is to promote organic gardening and farming. Seattle
Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically,
conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in
order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.
The Children's Garden supports this mission through educating
children during school and summer programs that teach garden
awareness and techniques.
Program: Seattle Tilth Children's Garden uses volunteers to
help run school-group and summer camp programs. Hours are
flexible; for Spring and Fall programs are Tuesday - Friday
9:30-3; Summer, Monday - Friday 9 - 3.
Responsibilities include leading small groups of
elementary-aged children through garden activities and
assisting in the set-up and clean-up for programs.
No stipend is available but college credit may be offered for
service learning or internships.
Space: Can accommodate 10 people.
Organic Status: organic gardens for education
Active: March to November
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Camano Island Lavender Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Marshall Bamber
Location: 353 E. North Camano Drive
Camano Island
Washington
98282
Map of area available
Phone: 360-387-4286
Activities: Agri-Tourism, Farmer's Market's, alterna-building,
farming, gardening, csa, bio-dynamics, retail, marketing
Homepage: camanoislandlavender.tripod.com
Description: Diversified Family Farm raising U-Cut Lavender,
Culinary Lavender, vegetables, cut flowers, Hay, Grains, Pigs,
Chickens, Eggs and Boer Goats!
We are also Washington's Largest Orchid Nursery.
Program: Work as needed-Generally 6-8 hour days. Housing is a
Trailer with everything needed for simple living.
Responsibilities include: Planting, Weeding, Watering, Mowing,
Selling at Roadside Stands, Farmers Markets and more...
Area: 29 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: Non-Certified Organic
Active: April to September
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Guadalupe Gardens (Review this host)
Contact:Chuks Okeke
Location: 1417 south G St.
Tacoma
Washington
98405
Map of area available
Phone: 253-274-1270
Activities: composting,youths&adults,sports, alterna-building,
gardening, activism, healing, permaculture, csa, community,
education, arts&crafts, marketing, management, research
Homepage: none at present
Description: Guadalupe Gardens(GG)are a series of 7 gardens in
the Hilltop neighborhood of the city Tacoma on south G street.
We are a gassroots.state-nonprofit,consisting mainly of
7 part-time volunteers and 2 americorps staffers.The
non-profit was established 12 years ago by activists,Carrie
Little and, Bill Bischel S.J.GG converted 7 inner-city vacant
lots used by the public as free trash dumping sites into
organic gardens for a community-based CSA.GG own non-profit
landtrust managed to secure over an acre of land on 5 lots as
spaces for community gardening.GG and GLT landtrust have
created a youth gardens project.The youths are members of an
after-school program housed in two low-income apartment
complexes.We also work with youths from schools and colleges
in Tacoma.GG has strong ties with the peace activist community
known as the Tacoma Catholic Worker(TCW) or Guadalupe
House.Room&board will be provided by TCW.
Program: We are a grassroots community organic gardens
project-csa in downtown Tacoma,Wa.We provide room&board and
a flexible stipend ranging from $150-250 per
month(dependant on the level of interest,committment and
season.Gardening,Working with youths&adults,vending and
driving for a maximum of 30hrs per week .Plus some
responsiblities related to living rent-free in a small three
bedroom house.
Area: 3 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: organic urban community gardens
Active: March to November
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Victory's Organic Gardens (Review this host)
Contact:Victory Alexander
Location: 3751 Vineyard Way
Kettle Falls
Washington
99141
Map of area available
Phone: 509-732-6123
Activities: farming, gardening, cottage industry, community,
eco-tourism
Homepage: http://www.chinabend.com
Description: we are a family owned and operated certified
organic farm and processor of organic specialty foods. We
offer experience in all aspects of the growing and proccessing
of organic food products
Program: We offer room & board plus $50 weekly stipend and
expect about 35 hours participation per week
Area: 18 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: certified organic
Active: April to October
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Salt Creek Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Doug Hendrickson
Location: 310 Salt Creek Rd.
Port Angeles
Washington
98363
Map of area available
Phone: 360 928 3583
Activities: farming, gardening, csa
Homepage: www.saltcreekfarm.org
Description: We are a small scale eight acre family farm
located at the foot of the Olympic Mountains in Port Angeles
WA. For the past 10 years our CSA has been providing 75+
subscribing families with a seasonal abundance of certified
organic vegetables.
Program: Since 1993 Salt Creek Farm has offered
apprenticeships in organic farming. Apprentices receive room
(yurt) board, and a small living allowance. Please go to our
web site at www.saltcreekfarm.org for more information.
Applications taken year round.
Area: 8 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: certified organic
Active: Year-round
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China Bend Vineyards & Winery (Review this host)
Contact:Bart Alexander
Location: 3751 Vineyard Way
Kettle Falls
Washington
99141
Map of area available
Phone: 509-732-6123
Activities: winery, vineyards, food proccessing, farming,
gardening, cottage industry, community, eco-tourism
Homepage: http://www.chinabend.com
Description: We are a family owned and operated certified
organic winery estate growing & producing award winning
organic & unsulfited wines.
We offer experience in any or all aspects of organic wine
growing, making, and tasting room operation
Program: We offer Room and Board plus a $50 weekly stipend. We
expect about 30 hours participation per week
Area: 35 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: certified organic
Active: April to November
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My Permaculture Homestead (Review this host)
Contact:Katie Salt
Location:
quilcene
Washington
98376
Map of area available
Phone: (707) 269-0789
Activities: alterna-building, gardening, permaculture
Homepage: www.permaculturehomestead.com
Description: Help an ambitious, knowledgeable, young
homesteader start a permaculture homestead from scratch. 5
hours/day, 5 days/wk, 16ft yurt available for up to 3
work-traders, provide your own food and prepare own meals in
rustic kitchen. Projects: composting toilet, greywater system
and pond, rain catchment, light straw-clay, cob, and
traditional construction, earthen oven, earthen plasters,
clay/lime paints, starting new gardens. On public transit
lines to Port Townsend, bike available, close to many stunning
parks, the Puget Sound, rivers, lakes, and cultural/arts
events. No stipend. At least one trip to Port Townsend will be
provided each week, phone available, little or no electricity.
Light alcohol and smoking ok, kids negotiable. Suggested
length of work trade: one week and if it is mutually
agreeable, a longer stay would be welcome. I will be ready for
work traders in mid July.
Program: Help an ambitous, knowledgeable, young homesteader
start a permaculture homestead from scratch. 5 hours/day, 5
days/wk, 16ft yurt available for up to 3 work-traders, provide
your own food and prepare own meals in rustic kitchen.
Projects: composting toilet, greywater system and pond, rain
catchment, light straw-clay, cob, and traditional
construction, earthen oven, earthen plasters, clay/lime
paints, starting new gardens. On public transit lines to Port
Townsend, bike available, close to many stunning parks, the
Puget Sound, rivers, lakes, and cultural/arts events. No
stipend. At least one trip to Port Townsend will be provided
each week, phone available, little or no electricity. Light
alcohol and smoking ok, kids negotiable. Suggested length of
work trade: one week and if it is mutually agreeable, a longer
stay would be welcome. I will be ready for worktraders in mid
July.
Area: 5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: NA
Active: May to September
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Red Barn Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Jason Dix
Location:
Chehalis
Washington
98532
Map of area available
Phone: 206-767-0471
Activities: eco-village design, alterna-building, farming,
gardening, permaculture, husbandry, community, forestry,
education, arts&crafts, marketing, research
Description: We practice and enjoy habitat restoration,
riparian ecology, market gardening, sustainable food
production, greenhouse maintenance, plant propogation, edible
landscaping, herbs and medicinal plants, poultry and fowl,
natural building with earth and straw, photography, artisan
baking, growing and raising rare and endangered
plants/animals, water catchment and river rafting.
Red Barn is interested in expanding and growing its projects
and interests. Residents would be provided shelter in the main
house, trailer, yurt, or camping and three nutritious meals a
day. Four hours of farm work per day would be expected. Time
and space to cultivate individual interests is another
incentive.
We are undertaking a project in the near future to clean up,
restore and replant an area of land adjacent to the farm,
doubling the acreage. We would like to develop and nurture
this area. We welcome any input and help to undertake this
ambitious venture.
Program: Red Barn farm is a rapidly evolving place on the
banks of the wild Chehalis River. Jason and his 3 year old
daughter Kaiya live at Red Barn currently. Residents (for a
short or extended time) have ample opportunities to learn and
practice both ancient and cutting edge sustainable
technologies and arts.
Area: 50 acres
Space: Can accommodate 7 people.
Organic Status: totally organic methods 5+ years, no
certification
Active: Year-round
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NW Organic Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Joyce Haines
Location: 17713 NW 61st Ave
Ridgefield
Washington
98642
Map of area available
Phone: 13605734868
Activities: organic, farming, gardening, orchards, retail
Description: We are primarily a heirloom tomato/garlic farm.
Specializing in several varities of each. We hope to put up a
hoop house to grow winter crops, would love someone with hoop
house knowledge so we may expand to winter crops. season is
primarly from Feb/Oct.small salary 2 00.and R B per month
untill we are envolved in farmers market, would like to fine
someone as that is hispanic Gregs hispanic/
Program: Looking for 5-6 days a week 8 hours a day. Weeding,
picking fruit, Farmers Market Sat/Wed. Various other duties
consistant with farm.
We have a 20 ft. trailer available, along meals and hot
showers and always a friendly smile.
Area: 7 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: certified organic
Active: February to November
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Review title:Green thumbs up! by Rich Angell
Host gave an accurate description: of
The host met my expectations of sustainability: of
Visit again?: Yes
Recommendations to future volunteers: I arrived at Northwest Organic
Farm in southern Washington on Monday the 21st of June 2004 at about
19:00, in time for a dinner composed mostly of fresh cherries. My
new home was the nicest, cleanest trailer I've seen yet on a farm.
I'm not sure where one draws the line between farmland and suburbia,
but this was it--a little more on the farmland side, overlooking the
mighty Columbia River, a few miles away and separating us from the
Oregon republic whence I'd come. The best part of that farm
experience was the people: Joyce and her Mexican husband Greg, and
Greg's brother Ben. I got to practise my Spanish with Greg and Ben.
They were all very kind, generous, and hospitable, despite the fact
that I was only their second organic volunteer, and the fact that
the first one they'd had was said to b a lazy, internet hogging
floozy who stole and used Joyce's credit card and who knows what
else. I was faced with the task of proving myself trustworthy and
restoring my hosts' faith in organic volunteers. Oh, and can't
forget about the three affectionate dogs: black pomaranians, which
to me resemble skunks without the stripes (or the smell). While
Joyce works out of home as a notary, farmer Greg specialises in
herloom tomatoes and garlic. While neither crop was ready for
harvest, there were other crops and plenty of wild lamb's quarters
that were ready. It didn't take me any longer than usual to
establish myself as the salad chef...and as the one-man mariachi.
These chores, as well as weeding and otherwise tending to the tomato
plants were my main occupation. Extracurricularly, I enjoyed going
for walks in the surrounding farmland, picking wild berries and
getting my exercise. I left there at 18:00 on Thursday the 24th.
Next stop: Chehalis.
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Black Sheep Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Karen Bert
Location: 1023 King Street
Port Angeles
Washington
98363
Map of area available
Phone: 360-928-0214
Activities: farming, marketing
Description: Small-scale market garden(farm) producing variety
of vegetables, fruits and cut flowers.
Program: Small farm, organic but not certified, producing a
variety of vegetables, fruit and cut flowers for farmers'
market and restaurant sales. Need a responsible person, not
afraid of work, in exchange for education about growing food.
Housing and food provided along with a small living allowance.
Housing may be tipi. Also you can learn how to do farmers
markets if interested.Carpentry education is also an option.
Area: 5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: no chemicals, all organic inputs
Active: May to October
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Johnston Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Kelly & Christie Johnston
Location: 1046 Heuhslein Rd
Port Angeles
Washington
98362
Map of area available
Phone: 360-452-1936
Activities: Farming, nursery, market,, farming, community,
orchards, retail, marketing
Description: 7 Acre North Olympic's farm. Growing fruits and
vegies for Market,resturant,CSA's with unique crops for our
area. We also have a nursery, featuring Bamboo. We are growing
and need someone motivated to learn and work all aspects of
our farm.
Program: We offer a fully equipped trailor.Farm food, work 6-8
hrs a day, 5-6 days a week. Weeding, harvesting, planting
ect.Farmers go to market on Sat./Wed. We also have a Bamboo
nursery and will be working that area. Weekly allowance
offered.
Area: 7 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: non chemical organic practices,
Active: February to November
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Kiwi Kastle (Review this host)
Contact:Christopher O'Bryant
Location:
Lopez Island
Washington
98261
Map of area available
Phone:
Activities: Rustic island living, juggling, ,
alterna-building, gardening, permaculture, orchards, forestry,
arts&crafts, energy
Description: Rural location with view of Olympic Peninsula
over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, south facing slope with good
cold air drainage, and maritime climate.
Medicinal and culinary herbs, drip irrigation, terraces, some
perennials, salad greens and typical garden vegetables,
interested in heirloom seed propagation, roses and other
flowers, hop cultivation for home brewing, fruit trees, kiwi
vineyard, sometimes ducks,small green house and large solar
herb/fruit dryer nearing completion, planting, watering,
mulching, building alternative structures, weeding, and
harvesting. You will have the opportunity to sell vegetables,
flowers, and other things at the Lopez Farmers Market each
Saturday.
Bathing is in a wood fired bathtub and solar shower. I have a
rustic living structure and space for a caravan or camping.
There is a small strawbale/cob dwelling possibly available.
Program: You work 12-15 hours per week for a place to be on
Lopez Island.
Please send an e-mail describing yourself and your interests,
what you are looking for, what you have done in the past.
Area: 5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: organic but not certified
Active: March to October
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Blue Moon Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Margaret Hoeffel
Location:
Vashon
Washington
98070
Map of area available
Phone:
Activities: farming, community, education
Description: Blue Moon Farm adjoins and interacts with the
Vashon Cohousing community on Vashon Island in Puget Sound. We
operate a small, one-acre farm and specialize in growing
gourmet salad mix, a variety of summer crops and an abundance
of crops for fall and winter distribution. We sell at the
Vashon Farmers Market from April until October. We are looking
for someone who is interested in learning all aspects of
operating a small farm.
Program: Room and board for 25-30 hours week on small-scale
organic farm. Participation in all aspects of production of a
variety of fruits and vegetables, including high-quality
gourmet salad mix. Individual self-guided projects are
supported but not required.
Area: 1 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: We use only compost, compost tea, cover crops,
crop rotation and organic amendments to grow our crops.
Active: February to December
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Earth and Sky Organics (Review this host)
Contact:Earth Christman
Location: E. 15014 Laurel Road
Elk
Washington
99009
Map of area available
Phone: 509-292-0423
Activities: Farm Partnership, alterna-building, farming,
gardening, healing, csa, cottage industry, community,
orchards, forestry, education, arts&crafts, energy
Homepage: www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=7367si3.yj7f1or&x=0&y=xa8jr0
Description: Offered: CSA Farm Partnership
Are you planning to make organic farming your career and
lifestyle and are thinking about acquiring a farm to make a
living from it? Here's an opportunity to acquire all the
farming infrastructure you will need along with the aid of
knowledgeable farmers to help you succeed. Join Earth & Sky
Organics and become our Farm Partner to bring this small-scale
organic farm into greater production in CSA and farm stand
produce sales.
The past 14 years we have built up the soil of several fields
via sheet composting and mastered growing methods adapted to
our seasonal demands. We utilize permanent raised beds and
non-mechanized intensive and succession planting techniques to
achieve high yields. We built 50+ raised bed and have begun
100+ more. Our soil is prime for growing the finest organic
produce for CSA and farm stand sales. We seek a skilled
individual or couple to partner with us toward these goals.
The season here begins April 1 and ends mid-October. We
guarantee you a stipend of $1000 a month until which time a
50% share of the CSA subscriptions plus farm stand receipts
equates to you a greater amount per month. We provide seed,
tools, greenhouse space and all farming infrastructure
necessary.
The position requires patience, teamwork, cooperative and
communication skills with farm partners and public. You will
need to receive instructions gracefully, master tasks,
performing them efficiently and to high standards. Must be
self-motivated and physically strong and have basic carpentry
skills for raised beds and cold frame cover construction.
Nonsmoker only. Your own transportation a must.
Please send us your resume with previous work experience and
references including a description of yourself and your
interests, skills, and aspirations to the Farm Partner
position. A recent photo of yourself and any additional
pertinent information would be helpful in evaluating your
application.
See our farm photo album at:
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=7367si3.yj7f1or&x=0&y=xa8jr0
Program: We seek an individual or couple to partner with us
toward CSA and produce stand sales on our established organic
farm.
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Chavriole Farm Teaching Foundation (Review this host)
Contact:Lydia Sanders
Location: P.O. Box 149
La Center
Washington
98629
Map of area available
Phone: (360) 263-5075
Activities: Animal Husbandry, farming, gardening,
permaculture, husbandry, dairy, csa, community, orchards,
forestry, education, eco-tourism, arts&crafts, retail,
marketing, management, research
Homepage: www.chavriole.org
Description: We have a non-profit teaching farm in Clark
County Washington (just north of Portland, OR). We teach
organic gardening and sustainable agriculture to youth through
weekly classes, one day workshops, field trips, a CSA, group
tours and our apprenticeship program. You can check out our
website at www.chavriole.org for more info., e-mail me or call
me. (If you e-mail me, be sure to send it to
lydia@chavriole.org.)
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Lydia Sanders, Executive Director
Chavriole Farm Teaching Foundation
P.O. Box 149
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-5075
www.chavriole.org
lydia@chavriole.org
Program: Our apprenticeship program is designed to give
participants an overall organic gardening and sustainable
agriculture experience on a real working farm. Our apprentices
stay in self contained units in a forested portion of the farm
with semi private living quarters. We pay a stipend of $300 a
month for the first year. We expect 40+ hours of work/learning
per week including participation in many of the workshops we
offer. We have some year round apprentice positions as well as
seasonal and summer only positions.
Area: 38 acres
Space: Can accommodate 6 people.
Organic Status: Organicly grown; sustainable
Active: Year-round
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Two Rivers Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Nancy Denson
Location: 12450 Wilson Street
Leavenworth
Washington
98826
Map of area available
Phone: 509-670-2436
Activities: farming, gardening, permaculture, husbandry, csa,
orchards, marketing
Description: Two Rivers Farm - Gourmet Organics. A start-up,
sustainable organic farm in our second season of operation. We
have 26 acres bordered by the Wenatchee and Icicle Rivers.
One-half of our property is set aside for wildlife and salmon
habitat, the rest we are using for pasture and a market
garden.
Location: Leavenworth Washington, USA (a popular tourist
destination in the mountains two hours from
Seattle)
Program: We offer room & board plus a stipend and a sales
incentive (a percent of market garden sales). PLUS we are very
committed to taking time for outdoor recreation. We live on
two rivers and it is not uncommon to knock off on hot summer
afternoons to float the river, hike in the woods, etc. Days
off to go rock climbing or cycling are regularly approved.
Responsible for maintenance of the market garden, plus helping
with farm start-up activities - this is varied work.
Area: 26 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: application for 2003 in process
Active: April to September
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Hoh Humm Ranch (Review this host)
Contact:Jason Huelsdonk
Location: 171763 Hwy 101
Forks
Washington
98331
Map of area available
Phone: 360-374-5337
Activities: alterna-building, farming, gardening, husbandry,
dairy, cottage industry, community, orchards, education,
eco-tourism, arts&crafts, energy, bio-dynamics
Homepage: hohhttp://www.olypen.com/hohhumm/
Description: Hoh Humm Ranch is a working ranch and Bed and
Breakfast. We raise organic lamb and beef, but would like to
start an organic garden. We are on the Olympic Peninsula 200
miles from Seattle on the coast of Washington
Program: Starting a garden, volunteers needed, for the day or
longer.
You descided how much you'd like to do. We have lots of work
from gardening to farm work.
Area: 200 acres
Space: Can accommodate 5 people.
Organic Status: Certified organic lamb and beef
Active: Year-round
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Persephone Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Rebecca Slattery
Location: PO Box 158
Indianola
Washington
98342
Map of area available
Phone: (360) 297-1877
Activities: flowers, composting, couples OK, farming,
gardening, activism, permaculture, csa, community, orchards,
bio-dynamics, retail, marketing
Description: Great opportunity for those interested in
starting their own sustainable diversified mini farm. CSA,
floral design, farmer's market, restaurant sales, orchard,
chickens, peacocks.
Idyllic setting within walking distance of sandy swimming
beach, miles of wooded trails, abundant wildlife. Small town
atmosphere with locally owned cafes, theatres and services.
One hour (including ferry) from Seattle.
Looking for three apprentices. Two will be a couple, and one a
single (due to the nature of our housing set up.)Agricultural
experience not required. More important are: a positive
attitude, willingness to work hard, good communication skills,
flexibility, and a love of healthy cooking and eating.
Must commit March through October (after a two week trial
period) for full learning experience.
Program: Live in your own cozy wood-heated yurt. $600 per
month stipend, plus bonuses, for 50 hours per week. Lots of
hands-on instruction and responsibility in all aspects of
farm's operation.
Area: 3 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: Deep Ecology and sustainability rather than
organic certificationr
Active: March to October
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Rivendell Ranch (Review this host)
Contact:Guy Koehler
Location: 100 Hensel Rd
Hoquiam
Washington
98550
Map of area available
Phone: 360-987-0088
Activities: Living comfortably as one of many on Gaia,
alterna-building, farming, gardening, healing, permaculture,
husbandry, dairy, csa, cottage industry, community, orchards,
forestry, education, eco-tourism, arts&crafts, energy,
bio-dynamics, retail, marketing, research
Homepage: www.geocities.com/rivendell_ranch
Description: Rivendell Ranch is 160 acres of pasture, meadow,
creeks and timber located on the SW corner of the Olympic
Peninsula of WA State.
Guiding principles include organic, self-sustinability,
permaculture, kindness, non-discrimination, non-religious
sacred spirituality inclusive of and for all.
We are in the planning stages to build some cob Hobbit cabins.
Greenhouse (96' by 30') will be built first week of Feb. It
and the half acre garden will be seeded for organic produce,
herbs, flowers and berries. All to be sold in yet to be
developed local Farmers Markets.
Program: Room & board, plus a share in profit that you,
personally create.
Everything else is negotiable. Individual responsibility for
direction, involvement, goals, meeting of goals.
Area: 160 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: not certified. It's what we do
Active: January to December
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Pragtri Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Kim Denend
Location: 13401 Mattson rd
arlington
Washington
98223
Map of area available
Phone: 360-403-017-85
Activities: alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism,
permaculture, cottage industry, community, orchards, forestry
Homepage: evergreenlandtrust.org
Description: An intentional community focused on sustainable
land use practices and enjoying life.
Program: Pragtri offers hands on training in
gardening/farming, beekeeping, cottage industry, permaculture,
intentional communities and alternative living. We offer a
room(limmited),knowledge and food out of the garden when in
season.
Area: 20 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: organic but not recently certified
Active: Year-round
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Serendipity Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Chris Llewelleyn
Location: PO Box 97
Quilcene
Washington
98373
Map of area available
Phone: 360-765-0263
Activities: wetland restoration, horses, composting, pasture
management, independant projects, mountain biking, farming,
gardening, orchards, research
Description: Serendipity Farm. Located at the base of the
Olympic Mountains in Washington
State. Located on a former flood plain, flat, spectacular
views
of mountains, 2 large greenhouses, one acre in orgaic salad
greens and
flower production, Orchard, fruits, 25 acres of pastures, 17
stall barn,
indoor and outdoor areas, adjacent overgrown wetland that we
would like to
restore to fish bearing capacity.
Mission: to
combine recreation, conservation and sustainable agriculure to
provide a
model for the area.
Program: Projects: Many and varied. Interns can participate in
Masterplan process.
Goal is to integrate all systems. IE drainage system ( we hope
to integrate
wildlife, good drainage, and a few ditch jumps and water jumps
for our
equestrian customers, a watercleansing system so that when the
water hits
the stream it is clean) Research soloar and wind generated
possibilities as
well as gray water systems for the farm. Many organic farming,
major
composting, and pasture management problems to be worked on.
We are open to
students conducting their own researh etc. Also interested in
an intern who
has an interest in free ranging chickens and egg production.
Special features: Interns who are equestrians may bring their
own horse, if
they are prepared to help in the stable in exchange for horse
board. we
have excellent trail riding as well as mountain biking and
hiking
opportunities . We hope to build a group camping facility with
composting
toilets and cooking tent which would also be a fun project for
an intern to
help design and supervise.
Housing & Stipend: can accomodate 4-10 interns, are willing to
work out a
profit sharing program for workers.
Area: 40 acres
Space: Can accommodate 10 people.
Organic Status: Organic but not certified
Active: Year-round
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Whidbey Island Greenbank Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Laura Blankenship
Location: PO Box 307
Greenbank
Washington
98253
Map of area available
Phone: 360/678-7171
Activities: farming, gardening, csa, cottage industry,
community, education, arts&crafts, retail, marketing,
management, policy making
Homepage: www.greenbankfarm.com
Description: We are a non-profit managing a publicly owned 150
acre organic farm. We have an organic pea patch program and
children's garden. We have a nearly yearround, very active
market scene for farmers, growers, artists, artisans and
craftpeople. Currently a seed company is growing beets for
organic seed, a local pie maker has opened a cafe/pie shop.
Program: The Greenbank Farm mission objectives are: to create
a marketplace for local products, develop passive recreational
activities, devlop the Farm as a commuity gathering place, and
to offer organic farming opportunities to our community. We
need outdoor spring-fall help with maintaining a loganberry
field, mowing fields, repairing and putting up fences, garden
programs and community events. We do not have the ability to
pay stipends but may be able to have housing donated or very
cheap.
Area: 150 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: WA State certified organic
Active: January to December
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Childs Creek Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Jeremy Baker
Location: 29948 Lyman Hamilton Hwy.
Sedro Woolley
Washington
98284
Map of area available
Phone: 360-826-4309
Activities: permaculture, solar, market, sustainable, natural
building, cob, alterna-building, farming, gardening, activism,
healing, permaculture, husbandry, community, orchards,
education, eco-tourism, arts&crafts, energy, bio-dynamics,
retail, marketing, research
Homepage: http://valleyint.com/childscreekfarm
Description: A good place to explore various methods. Rural
Skagit valley,WA, small scale (17 acres)evolving permaculture
design, solar& building projects (cob), market garden,
workshops,woodland design, forest garden, medicinal forest,
polyculture vegies and herbs, foraging, NW native and edibles
nursery. Emphasis on place, people, and natural history.
Enjoying nature. A few sheep, chickens, & turkeys.
Program: New transposed over 125 year old 17 acre farmstead
and 3 acre Permaculture site for the adventurous. We go to
market every other week so you get a week off!!! Work 30-40
hrs, sometimes longer hrs, go to market,then hike/swim/canoe
the North Cascades, San Juan Islands!!! Nice 26'trailer for
two, or sunny room in barn, and additional camping. Small
$50/week stipend. Some extra paid salmon habitat and gardening
work. Good for self motivated person to take initiative. No
dogs, pets, or smoking please.
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Review title:Experimental Permaculture Playground by Iza Titus
Host gave an accurate description: of
The host met my expectations of sustainability: of
Visit again?: Yes
Recommendations to future volunteers: Cindy and Jeremy are friendly
folks with lovely property. There are many little permacultural
projects going on here, from diverse flower and herb beds to small
edible and medicinal forests in the works. Edible berries and
cherries are busting out all over and there is room to cultivate,
harvest, cook, and build. There are opportunities to bring your own
sustainable projects in, and the gardens are fun to work in. It's
awesome how the chickens run around wherever they want! Great view
of the mountains across the river! Though there is a lot to do
around here, there is also a laid-back attitude about it.
Accomodations are being improved upon, and there is the opportunity
to fix your place up yourself. This is a great place for
independent, interested people. I really enjoyed my stay and
reccomend it!
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WestWind Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Jane & Peter Vanderhoof
Location: 585 Wasankari Road
Port Angeles
Washington
98363
Map of area available
Phone: (360) 928-3022
Activities: composting, cover crop soil development, salmon
restoration, forest conservation, alternative energy, four
season production, self suffciency, community networking,
farming, gardening, activism, permaculture, csa, cottage
industry, community, orchards, forestry, education,
eco-tourism, energy, marketing, research
Description: WestWind Farm is a homestead being recovered as a
sustainable organic farm on a live salmon stream on the North
Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA. We sell at Farmers'
Markets, and are beginning CSA.
We began as an intentional community. We are developing a
conservation easement to ensure environmental protection.
Working with vounteers committed to sustainability and who are
willing to learn and work toward that goal seems a good way to
meet those who might be able to take over stewardship of the
land from us.
Program: We could use 6+ hours of work per day working on the
farm or helping develop a conservation easement to protect the
land's land and aquatic habitat for the future in exchange for
room and board as well as for the shared opportunity to learn
while doing. Good camp sites for those sensitive to
environmental impacts.
A major continuing effort is soil building using green manure
crops and sheet mulching.
We are beginning a CSA program, and would love to work with
anyone who would like to learn with us how to make CSA work
for our local community.
Area: 55 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: sustainable and organic soil building and
production and forest conservation.
Active: January to December
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Orbis (Review this host)
Contact:Eric Morris
Location: PO Box 1148
Eastsound
Washington
98245
Map of area available
Phone: 360-376-4320
Activities: global change, alterna-building, gardening,
activism, healing, cottage industry, community, forestry,
education, eco-tourism, arts&crafts, energy, retail,
marketing, management, research
Homepage: www.earthball.com
Description: We create the world's most visually authentic
replicas of our home planet as it appears from space. Inspired
by the early photographs of the whole Earth, these beautifully
innovative world globes are assisting to transform humanity's
awareness of our precious planetary abode.
Pioneers in photorealistic Earth imagery, Orbis developed the
first "reality" globes to feature global atmospheric cloud
forms, as well as the display of Earth's city lights via
photo-luminescent ink, adding a new dimension of nightime
realism to our world replicas.
Our incredible revolving worlds may be scaled to any size, up
to dozens of feet in diameter, & are currently being deployed
at festivals, concerts, rallies/marches, & other special
events worldwide.
Program: We are looking for assistance with launching our
awesome Earth globes out into the real world.
We're currently seeking dedicated individuals who are bright,
responsible, organized, & personable, with excellent speaking,
writing & computer skills. Graphics/design, marketing/sales, &
office management abilities are especially valued. Other
skills desired include event management, design/engineering,
construction & gardening.
We offer room (in our beautiful sunset/water view hillside
home on Orcas Island), board (great, mostly vegetarian food),
& $100/month stipend. Generous sales commissions are also
available for dedicated marketeers.
This can be a tremendously rewarding opportunity to make a
significant difference on a truly global scale. Come help us
change the world!
Area: 2 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: Orbis globes portray our world as it truly
appears - a precious blue, green & white marble floating in
the vastness of space; with no boundaries visible. Viewing
these extraordinary globes can help us realize the delicate
interconnectedness of all life.
Active: Year-round
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Felicity Acres Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Dennis Duncan
Location:
Vaughn
Washington
98394
Map of area available
Phone:
Activities: farming, gardening, permaculture, husbandry,
cottage industry, marketing
Homepage: www.felicityacres.com
Description: Our farm raises Icelandic Sheep and llamas for
wool and breeding stock. We raise organic strawberries,
raspberries, and chickens for eggs.
Program: April/May through August
Can provide room/board. Hours vary depending on farm
activities.
We are looking for people who want to learn about animal
husbandry, lambing, small-scale wool processing, raising
chickens, and growing small fruits. There may also be some
light construction, possibly strawbale.
Area: 10 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: Organic practices in our fields but not
certified. We buy organic feeds except for hay.
Active: April to August
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Cliffside Orchards (Review this host)
Contact:Jeffrey Herman
Location: 2113C Highway 25S
Kettle Falls
Washington
99141
Map of area available
Phone: (509) 738-6165
Activities: farming, gardening, orchards, retail, marketing
Homepage: none yet
Description: We have a 7 acre certified organic orchard. My
wife and I planted the orchard in 1982 and have been organic
from the beginning. We grow a variety of cherries, apricots,
peaches, nectarines, pears, and apples. We also have a large
garden with an assortment of succulent vegetables.
Program: We would provide training in all aspects of organic
orcharding to the right person, or maybe, couple.
Unfortunately, the hours are varied upon need. Fruit can't
wait so when harvest time comes, we work until the job is
done. You must be willing to use a ladder and not be too
afraid of heights.We will have housing available in May of
2003. Until then we invite visitors who are shopping around
for a potential intership opportunity. We have lots of room so
drop on by.When working in the orchard we will provide an
hourly wage plus housing.
There may be opportunity to help us sell in farmer's markets,
as well.
Area: 40 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: certified organic since 1982
Active: Year-round
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Betteridge Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Gary & Gerri Weythman
Location: 3547 Betteridge Rd
Valley
Washington
99181
Map of area available
Phone: 509-937-2043
Activities: farming, gardening, husbandry, marketing
Description: Family farm. 300 acres. 100+ in hay, 5 in market
garden, and 32 head beef cows. Sell on-farm and at 3 farmers'
markets.
Program: Working on certified organic market garden 6-8
hrs/day. Room in travel trailer. Meals with family or on your
own in trailer. Organic vegetables, meat provided.
Area: 300 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: certified
Active: May to October
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The Israel Family (Review this host)
Contact:Rejoice Israel
Location: 14724-184th St. N.E.
Arlington
Washington
98223
Map of area available
Phone: 360-435-8577
Activities: worm casting composting, greenhouse growing,
organic salads for marketing,intentional community,, farming,
gardening, permaculture, husbandry, cottage industry,
community, orchards, forestry, eco-tourism, arts&crafts,
retail
Homepage: www.garlicfestival.net
Description: Jordan Village Farm is home of the Love Israel
Family, an intentional community. Rejoice Israel will
supervise in 1/4 acre greenhouse, adjacent herb garden, and
field crop tending. We have a vineyard with Vortex
supervising. Flowers & grounds keeper Joshiah will also be
involved in this enterprise. Stream & Pond, wetlands
maintenance, Stedfast Israel. Worm Farm see Intuition &
Mithcah. Composting et al. Bird Sanctuary.
Program: Each situation can be worked out either before or
during. Call ahead.360.435.8577. Or
rejoice_israel@hotmail.com
Area: 360 acres
Space: Can accommodate 5 people.
Organic Status: not currently certified but REAL
Active: July to August
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Booth Canyon Orchard (Review this host)
Contact:Stina Booth
Location: 391 Twisp-Carlton Rd.
Carlton
Washington
98814
Map of area available
Phone: 509-997-0063
Activities: gardening, husbandry, orchards
Description: I have a small organic pear and apple orchard,
and some soft fruit. I have a big kitchen garden, garlic,
berries and sheep. Activities include pruning, grafting,
planting, fencing, weeding, pest control, tending sheep,
harvest, and marketing. I would love to have someone with
carpentry experience.
Program: I can provide room and produce from the orchard and
garden. I expect 3 to 4 hours work a day. Housing is primitive
but the location is GREAT if you like mountains, rivers,
trails, sun, and what not. I could use someone March through
October.
Area: 8 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: certified organic
Active: March to October
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Lummi Island Community Land Trust (Review this host)
Contact:Michele Morrissey
Location: PO Box 47
Lummi Island
Washington
98262
Map of area available
Phone: (360) 758-9925
Activities: construction, carpentry, alterna-building,
activism, community, forestry, energy, management
Homepage: www.lummiislandclt.org
Description: Lummi Island Community Land Trust's mission is to
act as a resource for, and provide access to, permanently
affordable housing and land for Lummi Island residents, while
cultivating sustainable economic activity and nurturing an
ethic of environmental stewardship. Our current project is the
creation of a nine-unit housing cooperative for low-income
residents, following a self-help model.
Program: LICLT is seeking interns to work alongside
homeowners, volunteers, other interns, and professional staff
in the construction of nine homes. Interns work 30 hours a
week for LICLT and receive $100/ week. Housing is provided,
and interns provide 5 hours a week in work-exchange to their
housing host. Interns must commit to at least 5 weeks, and may
stay up to 3 months.
Area: 5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: The construction site is surrounded by
wetlands, which we have enhanced and preserved. We are using
the highest quality, most durable materials we can afford.
Active: October to November
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The Tacoma Farmers Market (Review this host)
Photo available
Contact:MaryEllen Winski Vice President
Location: Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets
Tacoma
Washington
98401
Map of area available
Phone: 253-272-7077
Activities: farming, gardening, csa, community, orchards,
education, arts&crafts, energy, retail, marketing
Homepage: www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
Description: The Tacoma Farmers Market is an outdoor farmers
market which includes organic farmers, crafts and food. It is
located in the heart of downtown Tacoma and very busy.
Thursdays 9-2 June through October. We look forward to seeing
you there!
Program: We are looking
for approximately 10-20 volunteers to work at least two hour
shifts. Volunteers will help set up CSA (Community Supported
Agriculture) and Information booths and to help pass out
materials to the public. They will be paired up with
experienced volunteers and will be taught about the infomation
so that they will be able to answer questions. Breaks and lots
of fun goes with this experience. It is open to all age groups
of people who are responsible. Volunteer for one day or the
entire summer and maybe join a committee eventually. We look
forward to volunteering with you.
Also we need one assistant helper to the market manager.
Possible 5-15 hours a week, to include set up of equipment,
traffic barricades,unload all supplies, tent set up, assist
vendors with set-ups when necessary. From June through
October, Thursdays 7-4. Then optional time for remainder of
week and year. This is with board approval.
Come join our team! We'd love to have you.
Space: Can accommodate 100 people.
Organic Status: we do help promote organic farmers
Active: June to October
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Bodhi Creek Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Alan Seid
Location:
Maple Falls
Washington
98266
Map of area available
Phone: 360-599-1565
Activities: Nonviolent Communication, Humanure Composting, A
Pattern Language, gardening, permaculture, community,
forestry, education, finance, management
Description: we are a long-term couple creating a
sustainability learning center on 25 acres of incredible
northwest temperate rainforest; lots of cutting edge cultural
software tools; will be implementing large-scale permaculture
design including natural building; not-for-profit branch as
well as for-profit
Program: We offer training in Nonviolent Communication,
Financial Integrity (Holistic Personal Finances), Permaculture
Design, and a few others. We need all around help with a
variety of tasks, outdoor and indoor.
Area: 25 acres
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: integral cultural software; we compost our own
shit; the unique property on which we landed; (actually, we're
post-green)
Active: June to September
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Ocean Sky Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Art Biggert
Location: 5191 Taylor Ave NE
Bainbridge Island,
Washington
98110
Map of area available
Phone: (206) 8427431
Activities: compost, compost tea, rain water storage, chicken
tractors, bee keeping, , farming, activism, permaculture,
husbandry, csa, cottage industry, community, retail, marketing
Homepage: www.oceanskyfarm.com
Description: Our mission is to Observe, Apply, and Teach
sustainable agriculture in a suburban setting. We grow 65
crops on 1.5 acres in raised, drip irrigated beds. Our revenue
sources are as diversified as our cropping system. Herbal body
care products, CSA, Organic feed, meat & eggs.
Program: Internships are two 10 hour day experiences with an
overnight. Boarding and meals with the family provided.
Apprenticeships are 4 hour block experiences with no meals or
boarding.
Area: 1.5 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: OMRI approved materiels, small light weight
machines,
Active: April to October
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flacos farms (Review this host)
Contact:flaco farmer
Location: 25108 215th pl
Maple valley
Washington
98038
Map of area available
Phone: 253 630 2856 msg
Activities: farming, gardening, activism, healing,
permaculture, forestry, bio-dynamics, research
Homepage: sorry
Description: Anarchist type setup. Highly orientated towards
nature. We do some csa, farmers markets and restraunt sales.
OUr emphasis is on local material, appropriate technology. We
are above the organic standards, but not certified (not
enought income). We offer a place to facilitate learning in
nature
Program: we have a permaculutural garden/field with 12 acres
of semi oldgrowth in the pacific northwest, salmon stream. So
we are on the outdoor living, food provided and some things.
Area: 13 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: our daily life
Active: May to October
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Sunny Pine Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Ed & Vicki Welch
Location: 932-A Twisp River Road
Twisp
Washington
98856
Map of area available
Phone: 509-997-4811
Activities: Essential oil distillation, medicinal herbs,
lavender, value-added products, radionics, bio-diesel,
culturing microorganisms, , farming, gardening, healing,
permaculture, husbandry, cottage industry, community, forestry
Description: Sunny Pine Farm is a vegetable and herb farm in
Washington's North Cascades. We grow many kinds of vegetables
and over 100 kinds of medicinal herbs. We have goats, chickens
and sheep. We live in a beautiful area on the eastern slopes
of the North Cascades. Wilderness is only 10 miles away. We
grow 2.5 acres of lavender and do essential oil distillation.
We are a small intentional community with up to 15 residents
in the growing season. If you are interested you can contact
Ed & Vicki Welch at (509) 997-4811. USA or Canadian residents
only please.
Program:
Sunny Pine Farm offers opportunity to learn a wide variety of
farming skills. Essential oil distillation, herb growing, etc.
We offer room and board, Workers/apprentices are offered a
weekly stipend and there is incentive for staying the entire
season; more incentive for a longer commitment. We have a
variety of living structures.
During the growing season we often work 40 hours or more per
week. Workers rotate vacation time.
We are looking for a responsible individual to be our field
coordinator; this is a paid position and includes many aspects
of managing the vegetable operation. Some experience in
farming is necessary.
Area: 97 acres
Space: Can accommodate 6 people.
Organic Status: Certified organic for many years, working
towards biodynamics.
Active: February to November
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Tacoma Farmers Market (Review this host)
Contact:Stacy Ricker
Location: P.O. Box 707
Tacoma
Washington
98401
Map of area available
Phone: 253-272-7077
Activities: farming, gardening, csa, cottage industry,
community, orchards, education, eco-tourism, arts&crafts,
finance, marketing, management
Homepage: www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
Description: Outdoor seasonal farmers market
Program: Seasonal April-October
Space: Can accommodate 3 people.
Organic Status: promote organic farming
Active: June to October
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Friends of the Trees Society (Review this host)
Contact:Michael Pilarski
Location: POBox 4469
Bellingham,
Washington
98227
Map of area available
Phone: 360-676-7704
Activities: wildcrafting, herbs, tincture-making, seed
collecting, , farming, gardening, healing, permaculture,
cottage industry, community, forestry, education
Homepage: www.friendsofthetrees.net
Description: Friends of the Trees Wildcrafted Botanicals in
Washington State harvests roots, herbs, barks, etc and seeds
from many native and non-native wild plants. We also grow over
120 species of medicinal plants on an organic farm. We also
hold many workshops and courses and gatherings over the year
on herbs, permaculture and agroforestry. Education,
networking, research, typesetting, publishing are also part of
activities.
Program:
Organic farming. Wildcrafting medicinal plants.
Work for room and board and $100 month stipend.
Area: 94 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: Certified organic
Active: March to November
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Review title:herbs herbs herbs! by Iza Titus
Host gave an accurate description: of
The host met my expectations of sustainability: of
Visit again?: Yes
Recommendations to future volunteers: Skeeter (a.k.a. Michael
Pilarski) really loves herbs and can identify most plants that come
up, wild and domesticated. His garden contains many different
varieties, mostly in monoculture rows, but he's working in some less
traditional beds here and there. Working for him, you get a taste of
the things he lists- wildcrafting, harvesting, cultivating,
processing, and learn many plants and some medicinal uses for them.
He is very enthusiastic and has incredible energy for his work.
Accomodations are really funky and neat, and you become part of the
Sunny Pine Farm community as well (in the summer)- lots of good,
hard-working folks. Sometimes the work intensity of the whole farm
seemed to stress out its members, but they get a lot done and learn
a lot in the process.
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P-Patch Community Gardening Program (Review this host)
Photo available
Contact:Sandy Pernitz
Location: 700 3rd Ave, Suite 400
Seattle
Washington
98104
Map of area available
Phone: 206-684-0264
Activities: composting, food security, farming, gardening,
activism, permaculture, csa, community, orchards
Homepage: www.cityofseattle.net/don/ppatch
Description: P-Patch Community Gardening Program
Seattle’s P-Patch Program provides community garden space at
over 60 sites throughout Seattle. All help to build community,
provide recreation, increase public open space, reduce crime,
promote environmental stewardship, create wildlife habitat,
and produce delicious and nutritious produce. To join in the
fun call 684-0264 or e-mail ppatch@ci.seattle.wa.us
Program: Un-paid internships available please check for
availability
and
Labor needed out in the gardens
Space: Can accommodate 5 people.
Organic Status: promote organic gardening and all that
contains
Active: Year-round
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Vegfest (Review this host)
Contact:Vegetarians of Washington (State), Volunteer
Coordinator
Location:
Seattle
Washington
98104
Map of area available
Phone:
Activities: cooking (chef demos), and relevant speakers,
activism, cottage industry, community, education, arts&crafts,
finance
Homepage: www.vegfood.org
Description: Promoting healthy options in eating, while having
fun and learning about one another.
Correct website is:
Program: Network with organic and vegetarian food sectors
(manufacturers, vendors, retailers) of the Puget Sound area.
We are focused on producing a weekend conference called,
Vegfest, to be held at Seattle Center (Pavillion rooms) on
March 2 & 3, 2002.
A minimum of one 3-4 hour shift, sometime over the weekend.
We'll have a bookstore, membership tables, a food market, chef
demonstrations, and much more.
Space: Can accommodate 300 people.
Organic Status: serving vegan and vegetarian foods only
Active: Year-round
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Pike Place PDA (Review this host)
Contact:Nicole Vanoni
Location: 85 Pike St. Rm 500
Seattle
Washington
98101
Map of area available
Phone: 206-774-5253
Activities: farming, gardening, activism, permaculture, csa,
community, orchards, education, arts&crafts, finance,
bio-dynamics, retail, marketing, management
Homepage: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org
Description: Possible internships: organic farm program
assistance, horticultural research, direct marketing
assistance, program development,event management, etc. On-farm
internships may also be available through farmers that sell at
Pike Place.
Program: Flexible hours.
Contact Nicole Vanoni for additional details. 206-774-5253
No established room and board situation available at this
time.
Area: 9 acres
Space: Can accommodate 5 people.
Organic Status: Wednesday all organic program in addition to
other supports for organic and sustainable growers.
Active: Year-round
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S&S Homestead Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Henning Sehmsdorf
Location: 2143 Lopez Sound Road
Lopez Island
Washington
98261
Map of area available
Phone: 360-468-3335
Activities: integrated, small-scale farming, alterna-building,
farming, gardening, permaculture, husbandry, dairy, csa,
orchards, education
Homepage: csanr.wsu.edu/TFA/seminar3/index.htm
Description: Washington State University
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Summer Internship Program in Sustainable and Organic
Agriculture
S&S Homestead Farm, Lopez Island, Washington
An excellent opportunity is available for 1-2 summer interns
on a small, integrated organic farm on Lopez Island,
Washington. These internships will provide opportunities for
hands-on experience as well as research projects on a farm
that produces and markets vegetables, eggs, and livestock,
emphasizing sustainability.
Individualized programs, which will be developed by a guidance
team consisting of the student, representatives of the
student's academic department, WSU's Center for Sustaining
Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), and Henning
Sehmsdorf (Adjunct Professor, CSANR, and farmer) will be
implemented in two, complementary ways:
· Guided farm work emphasizing the practices of organic
agriculture, including integration of animals, flowers and
vegetables; composting; soil preparation; seeding and
transplanting; weed and pest control; irrigation; harvesting;
processing and marketing.
· Independent readings, as well as on-farm research or
applied projects as appropriate. Interns are expected to keep
reflective journals, write reports on their readings and
discuss their work at weekly farm seminars. A final,
comprehensive project or demonstration will be evaluated by
the guidance team.
The choice of on-farm research or applied project is up to the
intern. A list of suggested projects that are practicable on
this farm during the internship will be sent upon request.
Interns select one or more of these projects depending on the
length of their stay on the farm.
Student interns who have completed an undergraduate degree or
are in a graduate program are preferred. Well-qualified
undergraduates will be considered. The internships will be
structured to provide for credit in a WSU academic department.
Interns should arrange for this through their departmental
faculty contacts. Complimentary on-farm housing, shower,
laundry, and access to a fully equipped kitchen as well as
food from the farm will be provided. The student must enroll
and pay tuition. Some financial support will be provided by
CSANR. Interns are required to provide their own health
insurance coverage.
For interns to get the maximum benefit, the farm owners would
like to host them for the entire planting/growing/harvesting
season if students' schedules permit (April through October).
The minimum stay is early May through mid-August.
For more information and an application form, contact: Cindy
Murray, CSANR, 7612 Pioneer Way E., Puyallup, WA 98371-4998.
Voice: 253-445-4626, FAX: 253-445-4579, Email:murrayc@wsu.edu.
Inquiries welcome.
Program:
For an application for the internship or apprenticeship
described below, either contact CSANR (see below), or write
directly to: S&S Homestead Farm, 2143, Lopez Sound Road, Lopez
Island, Wa. 98261, Tel. (360) 468-3335, e-mail:
sshomestead@rockisland.com
Area: 50 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: non-certified organic
Active: January to December
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Marra Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Lee Harper
Location: P.O. Box 31151
Seattle
Washington
98103
Map of area available
Phone: 206-694-6754
Activities: farming, gardening, community, education,
marketing
Description: Marra Farm is a permanently protected,
ecologically healthy open space in a diverse south Seattle
community. Our mission is to create a model urban farm that
engages the community in education and sustainable agriculture
to enhance local food security. We are striving to make the
farm a place where people can learn about growing organic
produce, food related issues and environmental stewardship. On
our four acre site there is communtity garden plots, a youth
gardening and employment program, a giving garden that donates
organic produce to low-income community residents, and a
partial stream restoration project to enhance salmon habitat.
We work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds, with
any or no gardening experience-we just ask for enthusiastic
people who are interested in sustainable agriculture and food
security issues.
Program: Marra Farm provides non-stipended educational
internships and volunteer experiences for all people.
Space: Can accommodate 10 people.
Organic Status: organic
Active: February to October
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Bullock Homestead (Review this host)
Contact:Doug and Sam Bullock
Location: PO Box 343
Deer Harbor
Washington
98243
Map of area available
Phone: 360 376 6601
Activities: costa rica, hawaii, farming, gardening,
permaculture, husbandry, community, orchards, forestry,
education, arts&crafts, energy
Homepage: www.permacultureportal.com
Description: Our permaculture homestead is featured in Gaia's
Garden by Toby Hemenway and the Global Gardner video.
We offer permaculture design courses on Orcas Island, WA,
Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Hawaii. See our website for more
info. Please phone us if you're interested. Phone is preferred
to email.
Program: We have internships available for 2004 and a few
spaces left in the July permaculture course. Please visit our
website for more info about our homestead.
Area: 15 acres
Space: Can accommodate 0 people.
Organic Status: permaculture/organic
Active: Year-round
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Review title:Bullocks are totally awesome by matthew himmel
Host gave an accurate description: of
The host met my expectations of sustainability: of
Visit again?: Yes
Recommendations to future volunteers: I lived at the Bullocks for
one week before taking their three week certification course. They
are considered, and I will attest that they are the best PC teachers
and site in N America. I have been to almost a dozen WWOOF farms in
six countries and the Bullocks have what I have been desperately
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Lincoln Elementary Garden (Review this host)
Contact:Michael Dempster
Location: 213 21st Ave SE
Olympia
Washington
98501
Map of area available
Phone: 360-753-8967
Activities: composting, vermiculture, poultry, cooking,
gardening
Description: A public school alternative elementary program
with a fabulous organic garden & greenhouse who's purpose is
to enhance the beauty of the school environment and to
familiarize students with the operating principles of our
natural world.
Program: We are an elementary school (k-5) with an organic
garden and large unheated greenhouse. Hours would be during
the school day 9am - 3:30pm. No room or board available
normally.
Area: 1 acres
Space: Can accommodate 12 people.
Organic Status: Lincoln is the only school in the Olympia
School District that won't allow chemical use on the school
property with an agreement with the school district.
Active: Year-round
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Quillisascut Cheese Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Rick and Lora Lea Misterly
Location: 2409 Pleasant Valley Road
Rice
Washington
99167
Map of area available
Phone: (509)738-2011
Activities: farming, gardening, husbandry, dairy, community,
education, bio-dynamics
Homepage: www.quillisascutcheese.com
Description: Quillisascut Cheese Company is a small family
farm in Northeastern Washington State, owned by Rick and Lora
Lea Misterly. Their 36 acre farm is located at the base of the
Huckleberry Mountain range, just off the Columbia River. The
cheese production grew out of a love for country living and
desire for homemade cheese. Lora Lea was raised on a farm in
central Washington where her family had a small dairy and her
mother made farm style cheese and butter. That cheese was the
inspiration behind the cheese now being made at Quillisascut.
The business began in 1987 and has grown over the years to the
present size of 36 acres of land, 37 milking goats, plus 2
Jersey cows.
Program: General farm activities, building, gardening, vine
and tree fruit. Food processing for the home pantry. Livestock
care, milking, cheesemaking.
We have a small travel trailer fro teh volunteers to stay in
as well as an extra bedroom in our home. At the present we are
finishing a guest room in our barn and our next project will
be finishing a guest cabin.
Area: 36 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: non certified organic
Active: Year-round
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Klebaum Ranch (Review this host)
Contact:Chris Klebaum
Location:
Wapato
Washington
98951
Map of area available
Phone: 509-877-4544
Activities: composting, soils, metal working, farming,
gardening, husbandry, orchards, arts&crafts, marketing
Description: We have approx. 25 acres of cherries, some
producing and some coming into production. We also have an
acre of apples and some blueberries. Work would include tree
training, pruning, irrigating, installing irrigation
equipment, hoeing, tractor work, harvesting, public sales, and
farmers market sales.
Program:
Organic and conventional farming practices as related to
irrigated tree fruit.
We start work early in the morning and quit about mid
afternoon to try and beat the heat. Volunteers should have an
open mind and be willing to learn the various (sometimes
menial) jobs that it takes to make this farm work. At this
time there is no room and board available.
Area: 40 acres
Space: Can accommodate 4 people.
Organic Status: currently applying for certification
Active: May to September
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RavenCroft Garden (Review this host)
Contact:EagleSong & Sally
Location: PO Box 170
Startup
Washington
98293
Map of area available
Phone: 360-794-2938
Activities: herbalism of place, gardening, activism, healing,
permaculture, husbandry, dairy, cottage industry, community,
education, arts&crafts
Description: RavenCroft is about creating environments that
cultivate life. Our core program
Program:
Herbalism of place and below
What do you expect of your apprentices?
The ability to resonate wholeness
Area: 0.8 acres
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: 28 years natural gardening
Active: March to September
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EdmondsMuseum Summer Market (Review this host)
Contact:Bette Bell
Location: P.O. Box 952
Edmonds
Washington
98020
Map of area available
Phone: 425-775-5650
Activities: How to organize and run a farmer's market,
marketing
Homepage: www.historicedmonds.org
Description: The Edmonds Museum Summer Market is the main fund
raiser for the Historical Society. The market is located in
downtown Edmonds, starting on 5th (at the fountain) and goes
north.
Program: The volunteer would work with the Market Master and
the volunteers in setting up the market each Saturday
morning(7 AM)July-September. This job would consist of a lot
of physical demands. The market runs until 3PM
Prompt arrival, willing attitude, and physical
ability.
Space: Can accommodate 2 people.
Organic Status: na
Active: Year-round
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Chrysalis Farm (Review this host)
Contact:Chrys Ostrander
Location: 33495 Mill Canyon Rd.
Davenport
Washington
99122
Map of area available
Phone: 509-725-0610
Activities: seed-saving, bedding plants, medicinal herbs,
farming, gardening, activism, csa, community, retail, lobbying
Homepage: http://www.thefutureisorganic.net
Description: Chrysalis Farm grows certified organic bedding
plants, salad mix, spinach, edible pod peas, bok choy, green
beans, pickle cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, peppers,
melons, raspberries, culinary & medicinal herbs, vegetable
seeds, etc. Chrysalis Farm hosts apprentices to provide up and
coming organic farmers an opportunity to gain skills and
experience.
Chrysalis Farm was founded in 1991 by Chrys Ostrander who
moved to Tolstoy Farm in 1990 from Santa Cruz, CA (Tolstoy
Farm is the oldest existing non-religious intentional
community in the U.S.). Chrysalis Farm began as a one-person,
quarter acre, intensive cultivation, organic vegetable, herb
and flower farm at the very bottom of Mill Canyon, on leased
land adjacent to Tolstoy Farm. After five years of growing at
that location and selling the produce along side other product
from Tolstoy at a public market in Spokane, Chrysalis Farm
moved to higher ground on the part of Tolstoy known as "The
North 80". The farm was moved to a sloping shelf midway up the
canyon side allowing for as much as a month longer growing
season (if we're lucky) compared to the canyon bottom.
In 1997, about half an acre of sloping field was transformed
into a terraced mini-farm and in 1998, about four acres,
including the farmhouse, fruit trees and a 16' x 50'
greenhouse, were finally fenced in (against the deer).
Chrysalis Farm now has 50 four-foot-wide beds totaling
one-third of an acre, a handful of mature apricot and cherry
trees and an expanding raspberry patch.
Program: Chrysalis Farm does not have openings for apprentices
for 2003 (our needs are fulfilled). But, contact me if you are
looking for an apprenticeship in 2004.
The farm has been successful enough that I can offer a
profit-share structure on farm products sold. It's by no means
a get-rich-quick proposition. I will ask for a minimum 20 hrs.
per week starting in May. Farm revenue comes from wholesale
(stores and restaurants) and retail (on-farm, farmers' markets
and Barter Faires) sales and through the Tolstoy Farms CSA of
which we are a part. The money thing is put together like many
traditional farmworker cooperatives in that the major cash
disbursement to workers from farm product sales comes at the
end of the season (Oct. 31) when all the cash is in and worker
hours can be tallied. After farm expenses (20% of gross), pay
is based on each worker's time contribution to the whole,
proportionally. Everyone receives an equal wage. This method
has worked very well for Eden Gardens at Tolstoy which has
used it for over 25 years. Small advances are okay.
I will provide (rent is prohibited at Tolstoy) a rustic yet
charming cabin (known as the MoonCave Hovel). It has wood
heat, grid power (splitting the monthly fee plus a small usage
charge), running water and an outhouse. It can even be hooked
up with a telephone if the apprentice pays the hook-up and
phone bill. Bathing is accomplished with a shared outdoor,
wood fired bath tub. Outdoor sleeping is quite comfortable
during the summer months, if desired, as our climate is arid.
We have an extremely limited water supply for the irrigation
and household needs of three homes. The water in the cabin can
be used for drinking, cooking, dish washing, conservative
bathing and keeping up a tiny garden. I have a washing machine
I can share. Clothes are dried on a line.
We buy organic and natural foods wholesale direct from a major
distributor and many of us at Tolstoy order great food at way
lower prices this way and you could also. You would also be
welcome to harvest food for your meals from Chrysalis farm.
Please send me an email message or letter describing a little
about yourself, what you are looking for, what you have done
in the past and what you hope to do with your gained knowledge
of organic farming in the future.
Area: 4 acres
Space: Can accommodate 1 people.
Organic Status: Certified by WSDA
Active: May to October
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