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Beef cattle breeding farm

World, Oceania, Australia, Coramba

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Travel dates

27°C, 21:23

About the workproject

We need 1 volunteer

Small farm run by solo farmer wanting help with regular farm chores to free me up for bigger jobs. at this time of year lots of interaction with cattle (moving in and out of winter feed daily, checking, help with medications and tagging, further detail on application). also weed control, daily feeding (silage). if time and skills permit have some welding and carpentry projects to do too

farm size 60ha and currently 116 head, location 20km west of coffs harbour on the mid north coast of nsw, Australia. river round 3 sides of property, nature reserve 2km upstream, local villages 6km away, school bus past front gate on school days

About the host

Kathy (68)

Host since

2018

Languages

English

Last seen online

more than 6 month ago

I run the farm on my own and have done so for 18 years, have been having backpackers help out since 2002. I am fussy and particular and I like repurposing things, physical work and attention to detail

Project dates

Open for offers, contact us


Work to be done

  • construction
  • farming
  • help in the house
  • maintenance tasks
  • eco projects
  • animal care
  • computer help
  • internet support

Expected workhours

  • 5 hours a day
  • 7 days a week

Work exchange deal

  • private room

2 rooms r available in farmhouse, share common facilities AND HOUSEWORK!

  • self catering

Food supplied but u have to prepare it urself for breakfast and lunch, try to eat evening meal together when practical

  • no money is involved