The mission of our farm operation is to provide an opportunity for adults and children to connect with nature and begin to develop an ethic and base of knowledge to live more sustainably. Currently we only grow for our own needs. "Farm"" is located in a historic rural community near Shreveport Louisiana. (40 minutes) Total acreage is 200, consisting mostly of woodlands and hay meadows. We have recently received designation as a Louisiana State Natural Area. Only a few acres are used for vegetable garden and a few animals (chickens, horses) and housing. We have contacts with community gardens in Shreveport. We hope to learn from our guests as well as share our knowledge. Sometimes in June we host a summer camp for disadvantaged children from Shreveport, and could use up to 4 volunteers. Farm work involves gardening and animal care as well as mowing and nature trail maintenance. Also general home maintenance tasks. We expect 4-5 hours of work per day, about 5 days per week, plus just feeding on weekends. Housing provided in a screened bunkhouse. Nice RV site with hookups provided (pets allowed here if confined to RV site) No public transportation is available, but rides can be arranged. Shreveport has two colleges, theaters, museums, casinos and shopping. Meals can be shared with host family or prepared by volunteer in bunkhouse. Prefer English speaker, but we speak some Spanish and French and would like to learn Italian. We may require references, background check and drug screen. NONSMOKERS only. Length of stay is flexible from one week to one month. We operate a small bed and breakfast/family camp and could use helpers with that endeavor. Volunteers spend free time canoeing, fishing, hiking, riding and swimming in the pond. Wifi available at main house and in bunkhouse.
No recreational drugs or SMOKING on farm. Volunteers should have health and accident insurance. Waiver of liability will be required. We prefer wwoofers with some knowledge of farming, but will accept first timers. Children and dogs cannot be accepted for safety reasons.
Organic methods: I mostly use compost for soil improvement but occasional use manufactured products. Rarely use insecticide but fire ants near residential areas don’t respond to anything I try. Use mulch and hand weed control
Certifications: Have never made application to be certified
Current projects: Fall garden
Trail maintenance
Chicken start up
Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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200
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