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Steven Nagyivan
The property is approx 160 acres. We are a registered cattle station but we don’t have many cattle. We are in the process of planting tropical fruit trees in orchards with a difference. We are situated 4 hrs from Cairns near Cooktown in Far North Qld. Unfortunately we are not a “certified organic” farm but we strive to maintain this regardless. Biodiversity being the main point . A lot to learn for those that want to learn.

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Why I became a WWOOF Host

I am a grease monkey by trade, mechanic, life guard, swimming instructor, heavy machinery operator; truck driver, raised 2 boys, motocross rider, photographer, battery technician, jack of many trades master of some. I always dreamed of having a farm. My partner, Nora, works in town and helps on the farm and shares my dream to establish a farm. I left the city and bought a cattle station in the subtropics. Have some cattle but my ambition is to grow tropical fruit trees so far I have approx. 7 thousand plants in pots and over 200 variety’s ready to start planting. I have an old shop out front on the road with a fruit stall attached that we hope to grow and provide access for other farmers to sell produce. I have traveled all over Australia and many parts of the world. I chose this place as I think it is as close to paradise as possible. Weather is warm all year round. Barrier reef for snorkeling, fishing, good locals. Lots of waterfalls, Bush walks and wildlife, etc.
There is so much to be done and having help is invaluable.  We like getting ideas from helpers especially from countries with similar climates or tropics & who have traveled. also with ideas for the shop & house & property & like to have some input. It is great to understand what other countries do and if we can apply their processes here.

Organic/Biological methods we use

As I do not have a farming background so I am learning the latest scientific discoveries & am doing cram planting with fungi as the root highway and 2 different biomes for each tree  with pruning as the main controlling element. All trees are considered as fodder trees for cut, drop & mulch, Definitely not following mono culture. Actively joining new groups with new ideas , Learning new things every day .

Skills WWOOFers can learn here

Organic practices & techniques Permaculture design practices & techniques Biodynamic practices & techniques Regenerative Agriculture practices & techniques Syntropic farming practices Gardening Composting Soil conservation Propagating Mulching Pruning Environmental recovery/regeneration work Wild Food Foraging Worm farming Beekeeping Animal care Poultry care Sheep/goats/cattle care Mustering Wildlife rescue & care Mechanical Using & caring for tools Making tools Fencing Building Handyman Marketing produce Off Grid Living skills

Farm type

Small/Non-commercial farm

Farming methods

Organic

Courses & Events

Ask about joining the local fire brigade. Bushfire & Natural Disaster Recovery Work Voluntary Work.
We recently had a natural disaster event.  Our postcode complies for the 88 days working holiday subclass 417 & subclass 462 volunteer work.
 

The Stay

More than 4
2-4 weeks Longer stays by negotiation
In Our Home BYO Accommodation
Non-Smoking No Children No Pets please

The Stay

Share most meals Share cooking Food provided cook your own
Mixed meals some meat some vegetarian Fish based meals Meat based meals BYO Special diet foods please
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
English, Very patent for those that have poor English