Since 2018, we have been welcoming people to the farm for work / education exchanges in the form of volunteerism and more in-depth immersion through farm apprenticeships. Our philosophy of holistic learning is based on the premise that each person finds identity, meaning, and purpose in life through connections to their local community, to the natural world, and to humanitarian values such as compassion and peace. We also view learning not exclusively as an exchange between teacher and student, but rather that we all learn together by finding innovative solutions to situations that require input from all those involved, regardless of perceived role.
Many of the projects that have been developed and created here at Twisted Roots Farm have been completed by volunteers and apprentices within the context of hands-on experiential learning. We view this site as a learning ground where we are open to new ways of doing things, experimentation, and the exploration of creative expression. Our goal is to continue to expand the educational opportunities that exist at this off-grid permaculture demonstration site so that others can take what they learn here and apply it to their own lives. Through holistic learning, we truly believe that change can manifest in unique ways facilitating a different perspective of how we interact with ourselves, each other, and the living earth.
For 2024, we are once again hosting those looking to experience the farm, off-grid living and nature connection. Our season starts June 1st and runs until the end of September. For more information on our volunteer opportunities, please visit:
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
You can sign up through WWOOF, or send us an email to request a date directly with us. If you can, supporting WWOOF is our ideal way of signing up for a stay with us over the summer. They are a non-profit organization that facilitates exchanges around sustainable living and organic agriculture in pursuit of living in harmony with nature. WWOOF provides a way for people to learn about organic food, farming, and culture. In doing so it brings together people who share similar values and philosophies. WWOOF aims to provide helping hands to its hosts and at the same time allows visitors to learn what it means to grow one’s own food sustainably.
As for other learning opportunities, stay tuned for other educational programs that we are working on for the upcoming year.
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