Welcome to Our Permaculture Farm in the Tug Hill Region, Northern New York
Nestled among diverse forests, small fields, streams, and ponds, our partnership farm is guided by permaculture principles. We focus on building healthy soils and producing high-quality, artisanal foods. Our key crops include maple syrup, garlic, asparagus, fruits, nuts, and honey.
We are especially known for our Whole Maple Syrup, recognized globally for its exceptional quality and artisanal production methods.
We welcome people who have a true interest in small scale organic farming and permaculture production.
Current Projects
In October we are:
- Processing firewood for our evaporators
- Bottling, packing and shipping maple syrup.
- Maintaining asparagus beds.
- Maintaining and continuing to plant and harvest farm gardens.
- Processing Hazel nuts and Acorns for flour production.
- Maintaining farm infrastructure, harvesting fence poles, building fences.
- Repairing an old barn.
- General forest and trail care.
What It's Like to WWOOF With Us
We typically work 3 to 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, with flexibility based on weather. Workdays shift depending on the conditions—when the weather is extreme, there are often indoor tasks available in the WWOOFer and sap house.
We often work together in the woods, gardens or sap house, but you're also welcome to work independently if you prefer. There's a strong culture of learning by doing, and we encourage curiosity and shared experience.
Accommodations & Meals:
WWOOFers stay in a dedicated, year-round WWOOFer house:
-Each person has a private room (one semi-private room is available as a temporary option)
-Shared kitchen and bathroom
-Internet access is available
-Food for all meals is provided, and WWOOFers prepare meals on their own or together depending on preferences. We occasionally share meals at the main farmhouse.
What to Bring:
- Warm waterproof clothing, especially if arriving in winter
- Waterproof boots and gloves
- A readiness to work in varying weather including cold and wet conditions ( we work outside year round ).
Methods & Certifications
-Permaculture
-Forest Gardening
-Wild Orchard Management
-Shallow Tillage
-Established Permaculture Operation
We encourage you to visit our website: www.tapatree.com
to learn more about our land, philosophy, and practices.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Forestry
Wild foraging
Green Building
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Animal drafting
Biological pest control
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Veteran-operated
Host type
Production farm
Former WWOOFer
167.9
Hectares
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415
Acres
