Highly diversified certified-organic production farm on island in St Lawrence River
New York
We are a 102 acre, highly diversified certified-organic farm located on an island in the St. Lawrence River in northern NY. Our land is comprised of pasture, beaver ponds, woods and rocky ridges. Our products include organic fruits, vegetables, goat, beef, eggs, and U-pick opportunities in our Edible Forest Garden. We offer farm tours, workshops, and on-farm rustic camping. A small wind turbine and solar array produce all our power.We accept Wwoofers year-round. Work/learning opportunities vary with the season, the farm's needs, and the interest of the wwoofer and may include: vegetable seeding, planting, maintenance, harvest and season extension; edible forest planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting; livestock care including management intensive grazing; stocking farm-stand, marketing, publicity, helping with farm tours and special events; machinery repair and modification; farm construction including animal housing, fences, feeders; edible forest construction projects including seating, stone paths, corduroy roads.We generally need two to four apprentices at a time. Two rooms and camping are available. Stays may vary from 1 to 2 weeks to a month or season.Boating, swimming hiking and biking are nearby. We can provide boats, bicycles and snow-shoes, and some transportation.
Organic methods: Most methods listed in above categories: In addition management intensive rotational grazing, farm stand sales, on farm camping, educational tours, events in the edible forest, u-pick berries.
Certifications: By NOFA/NY
Current projects: hoop house building and repair, fence building and repair, weeding, harvesting, planting cover crops, planting seedlings. sheet mulching, mowing, weed wacking, pruning, animal care, preparing gardens for next season.
Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Cattle farming
Sheep or goat farming
Viticulture
Forestry
Meat processing
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Renewable energy production
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
41.3
Hectares
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102
Acres
Dani
Member since 2013
Languages spoken:
English
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 1 day
New York
Watertown, ny
Reviews
Peggy
United States
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February 2026
We had a fantastic experience at this farm! Dani and David were amazing hosts who gave us a very warm welcome from the moment we arrived! We learned so much about creating an edible food forest, growing vegetables, and using regenerative farming techniques! Both are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of organic farming, and they provided comprehensive explanations for each task and addressed all our questions. There were very reasonable expectations for work time and Dani went out of her way to connect us to local experiences! Our visit was in the dead of winter but there were loads of opportunities to snowshoe and xc ski right on the farm! Their 3 dogs and cat provided lots of entertainment. We highly recommend this farm and we are looking forward to returning! Thank you so much Dani & David!
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Reply from Dani
Thanks so much, Peggy! Hope to see you and Pat again
Anthony
United States
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October 2025
Danni and Dave are both extremely knowledgeable people. They have a wonderful farm where you can learn from them and expand your knowledge about traditional organic farming, permaculture and even goats and cows!
Katherine
United States
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August 2025
I am so thankful for my experience with Dani and Dave! It was my first time WWOOFing, and I stayed for a week. They took time to talk me through such a variety of farm tasks, from vetting goats and setting up fences to picking elderberries and sheet mulching. We harvested a variety of veggies, learned the importance of healthy, living soil, and more. They were flexible with a remote working schedule and had strong WiFi. Beautiful area with lots to see. Thank you, Dani and Dave!
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Jennifer
United States
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March 2025
Dani was very friendly, helpful and hard-working. She took the time to explain to me a quick lettuce/bok choy planting, seeding and watering (I am a complete newbie so I need directions).
It was easy to get in touch on the website and we connected right away. I am local so I did just a brief 2 hour visit to volunteer some time and learn about WWOOF at her farm. I am looking forward to going back.
Very nice dogs and cat on the property and I met her husband too. Overall, a really pleasant place to be.
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Yassine
France
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August 2024
I had the great opportunity to spend two months at this farm. It was a wonderful experience! Dani and Dave are amazing people with an encyclopedic knowledge about farming. I learn so much from them during my stay on very different topics. The farm itself is very diverse and well situated with a lot of fantastic animals and incredible plants. The work is different from day to day and there is no time to get bored. For sure, this was one of the best experiences of my life.
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Reply from Dani
We very much enjoyed hosting you and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you end up in the states, you are welcome to visit anytime. Dani
Ainsley
United States
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July 2024
This was my first WWOOFing experience, and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Dani and David were amazing hosts who welcomed me with open arms into their home and on their farm. I learned so much while helping them out. The majority of my time spent working was with Dani, and she made sure to thoroughly explain each task (and answer any questions I had!). She had super reasonable expectations for what needed to be done each day and I had a plethora of time to explore the farm and surrounding area. Highly recommend, I had a blast! Thank you so much Dani & David!
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Reply from Dani
Thank you, Ainsley. It was a pleasure hosting you.
