This Spring and Summer I had the pleasure of having WWOOFers stay at my modest farm to work [and play] with the animals and work the land. For only the price of room and board, these volunteers agree to help work the farm. This has been a huge boost to my morale and energy level - not-to-mention - getting things done!! First was Nathalie and Nate from CT [by way of Brazil for Nathalie] for 10 days, then Jasper from WI for 2 months, and then Anna from London for 3 weeks. Nathalie and Nate prepared seed beds and planted during our first blush of Spring in May [Nate also worked up a couple pastures with the tractor]. Jasper was here for the bulk of Summer and did most everything! From feeding the animals, to finding two new baby calves, to bucking bales, to planting, to building new pig fences at the Grove [cow pasture]. Anna worked with the horses for me, some much needed attention. She also learned to drive the tractor; we pulled a fence line out, doubling a pig pasture, then plowed, seeded, and dragged that pasture. And it's already 4 inches tall.It's been a great Spring, Summer and beginning of Fall, and I couldn't have done it all without each of you. Thanks so much WWOOFers!
Anna took the pictures above: Mt. Saint Helens, view of living room from the loft, and me.
