If you are interested in volunteering with us in 2026, please reach out! We ask for a minimum of 2 weeks for all stays.
The Land - We are an organic permaculture-inspired project on the edge of the village of Finland, MN. Of the 15 acres, 3.5 acres are developed for perennial and annual food production. On the land, there is a house, barn/event space, Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG), and the main office for the Organic Consumers Association (our parent organization). A 1/4 acre garden is being developed into an intensive vegetable production area for demonstration and education around growing successfully in this northern climate. A larger perennial garden (3 acres) is established with terraced medicinal herb gardens and berms and swales full of fruiting trees and shrubs.
The Work - Our work consists of planting and caring for a mixture of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruiting trees and shrubs in a way that works with the land here in the Boreal Region of northeastern Minnesota. Throughout the season, tasks vary and may include establishing compost piles, hauling mulch, manure, and soils, picking and hauling rocks for bed construction, fixing our tamarack log deer fence, mowing, planting, weeding, harvesting, etc. We often sell our produce at the Finland Farmers Market, Finland Cooperative, and community events.
Educational Opportunities - WWOOFers will be able to learn firsthand about Permaculture and AgroEcology methods, soils, seeds, planting, finances, tools and equipment. Additionally, the AgroEcology Center will host trainings throughout the summer on a variety of topics including mushrooms, bees, and medicinals which WWOOFers are welcome to attend.
Additional Benefits - Finland is located in the heart of the Lake Superior North Shore region of Minnesota. Amazing nature hikes alongside wild rivers and waterfalls abound, we are only miles away from the Boundary Waters which offer a wonderful backwoods experience for hiking, camping, and canoeing.
Living Arrangements - WWOOFers are housed in a shared home on the land with the farm manager. WWOOFers will have the second floor to themselves which has its own bathroom and two private bedrooms, while sharing a communal kitchen, living room, and porch. Please note that the second floor has 6 foot ceilings so taller individuals may need to duck through doorframes, etc. There is wifi at the house. Provided food is a mixture of fruits and vegetables grown on the farm and purchased food from our general store which can be tailored to your needs. Meals are prepared on your own but cooperative cooking can be set up by those present.
Criteria - Our main criteria are that you like to work, have a good attitude and are community minded. We ask for about a 30 hr/week time commitment and the schedule is flexible over the course of a week. No tobacco use is allowed due to potential plant diseases. For those interested in WWOOFing with us, we look forward to meeting you over video call to learn more about you and to share more about us. Due to our somewhat off the beaten path location, transportation by car is recommended, yet there is a bus service from Duluth (Arrowhead Transit) with an online schedule.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
LGBTQ+-operated
Woman-operated
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Certified organic
Former WWOOFer
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