Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
Akaringa is a 1500 acre wheat and sheep farm in the wheat belt of WA, 130kms from Perth. Our pets include cats, dogs, chooks, ducks, ferrets, 2 horses (broken for riding) and milking cows. Small orchard and veggie garden supply us with fresh food. Certified Organic with SX Certified, so natural methods used on farm.
Volunteering includes general maintenance to machines and buildings, sheep, gardening, tree planting, rock removal, wood cutting and weeding.
Accommodation for 5 in our home, tent or BYO. We are a family with young children and live by Christian principles. Shared meals, mixed diet. Families welcome and no smoking in doors. Prefer minimum of 3 nights with the option to extend.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We farm organically meaning that we do not use any artificial inputs such as chemicals or soluble fertilisers.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
3-7 days, 1-2 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation, Whatever suits
Accommodation
In Our Home, Separate Building, Caravan, Tent
Other options
Non-Smoking, Children allowed by arrangement
Meal Procedures
Languages spoken
Diets we cater for
Meat based meals, Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Why I became a WWOOF Host
We became WWOOF hosts as we thought that it would be a good way to meet new people from new places while getting some help with work on our farm.
