Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Our family (Tim; Amber with two teenage kids) has 3 certified organic, Regeneratively managed, Grassfed beef cattle farms in the beautiful Mary Valley totalling about 600 acres..
Just so you don’t get bored, our unique little operation also incorporates a Farm Store and cafe hosting courses and demonstration sites for many aspects of organic & regenerative farm production.
Join us for a unique “Farm to Fork” experience then spend your time off exploring Sunshine Coast hinterland & beaches under an hour away.
We have a range of tasks across the farms from daily livestock management to maintenance of paddocks, Syntropics areas, tree planting, weeding and infrastructure development.
Become immersed in life as an organic farmer, value adder and ethical food producer.
Organic/Biological methods we use
Certified Organic.
Holistic/regeneratively managed.
Biodynamic composting.
Natural Sequence Farming techniques used to develop land.
Syntropic Agroforestry.
Biological Farming techniques taught and used.
My Details
The Stay
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Non-Smoking, No Children, No Pets please
Meal Procedures
Eat separately, Share some meals, Food provided, cook your own
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian, Meat based meals, Gluten free meals
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
Few places offer so much diversity in land regeneration, organic production and consumer engagement experiences as Kandanga Farm.
From farming to agritourism, food production to environmental projects – there will be regular daily tasks but also a range of varied experiences building skills and learning across all the enterprises and as such a 3 week min stay is preferred.
We love people with enthusiasm, ability to think for themselves and solve problems on the run, and of course you need a passion for Organic & Regenerative agroecology!
People with practical skills are appreciated- butchering, mechanics, carpentry or general farm knowledge. Perhaps something left field- environmental science, hospitality or the arts?
To learn anything you either need time or money; if you have the time, we can help. Don’t get me wrong, we need help too, we have a busy life between the Farm Store, Organic Beef Brands- K2 Organic Beef & Ecomeat, 4 farms and many community engagements!
The big picture is however for real, nutrient dense, non factory farmed food to become the norm, Regenerative, Organic farming must be profitable (when the true costs of production are accounted for- including environmental). We need your help with this!
If you’d like to stay longer, Internships can be facilitated for 3+ months integrating some exposure to other organic farms in the area and undertaking a project where you can make a real difference.
Learn how to PRACTICALLY and simultaneously improve ecological & production outcomes, the current degenerative land management practices so common in “conventional” farming can slowly be phased out.
Agroecology embraces stacked production, vertical integration & the regeneration of natural systems.
Sure, some of this is hard (but rewarding) work. For those willing to stay a while, you’ll be exposed to many facets of food production, not just doing some gardening (though potentially there’s some of that too).
Engagement of consumers and other farmers through our Kandanga Farm Store and onfarm B&B type accomodation plays an integral part in how to change “the system”.
Having travelled extensively in past years, we understand the long term impact experiences had while travelling have. We hope we are more than a stop-over close to Noosa in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland (on your way up or down the coast).
