Five pounds have melted away and my family has enjoyed a boatload of fresh vegetables and flowers as part of the deal. How? I volunteer one morning a week at a local organic farm.
That's not the only benefit. My garden looks better than ever. I have learned so much; how to use tools properly, how to amend the soil properly, when to plant, techniques for harvesting each variety of flower or vegetable and much more. One of the great take aways has been learning how to set up the drip tape system I bought three years ago.
And...that's not all. The interns working on the farm are bright, interesting young women that have introduced a whole new world to me. Did you know there is an organization that connects people worldwide who want to learn more about sustainable food production by working? WWOOF is an exchange - In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. One of the young women has worked in two locations in Ireland and one in France.
Opportunities like these, demonstrate to clients looking for farms that a living can be made from smaller acreages. It is done here and it is done worldwide.
