Chinook Farm is a beautiful small farm in the scenic and peaceful North Thompson region of BC. Rob and I fulfilled our lifelong dream in 2007 and bought 25 acres. We wanted a farm in which we could live and produce naturally-raised, wholesome food for ourselves, family, friends and community members. Sadly, Rob passed away in 2020. I am still operating the farm with the help of WWOOFers.
The farm is 25 acres of mostly wooded property that I am still developing. It is surrounded by wilderness, with frequent wildlife sightings. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their culture. One of the favourite things at the end of the day (spring/summer/fall) is to sit around the outdoor fire and chat with WWOOFers or visitors. WWOOFers have been a part of Chinook Farm since 2013. Each and every WWOOFer has had a tremendous impact on the development of Chinook Farm. The help is greatly valued and appreciated. Farm work is important, but so is enjoying your visit. I aim to make your stay fun and a learning experience. So, bring your sense of adventure, and willingness to learn and you’ll have a great farming experience.
Daily morning and evening farm chores consist of feeding and watering the animals, and gathering and preparing the eggs for customers. Between the morning and evening chores, there is a wide variety of jobs that need doing. Cleaning animal shelters; repairing or building fences; cutting, splitting and stacking firewood; and general maintenance of the farm are jobs that need doing in the spring and summer. Winter chores are mainly tending to the animals, clearing snow and sometimes inside tasks. There are a variety of jobs, so hopefully WWOOFers can try different things and not get bored.
*WWOOFers should expect to do physical work such as lifting buckets of feed, forking or shoveling manure, straw or hay, etc.
WWOOFers who have their own accommodation are welcome. I supply groceries and basic necessities. Meals are typically the responsibility of the WWOOFers, although some meals are shared. Generally, I work out those details with the WWOOFers on the first few days of arrival. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or for more information.
Thank you for reading about, and considering, Chinook Farm as a place to WWOOF.
Organic methods: composting manure and bedding; grass-fed beef and sheep;
Certifications: Our farm is not certified organic, however, we do our best to live organically and raise our animals naturally.
Current projects: The daily animal chores will be the main priority. Once chores are taken care of, there are a variety of other projects to complete, such as cutting, splitting and stacking firewood for winter heat. Other projects and tasks may include fencing, building or fixing outbuildings, weeding the garden, grass trimming and general clean-up and maintenance of the farm.
Internet access available. Wifi and land line phone in the house and shop. Cell connection is spotty throughout the farm.
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Learning opportunities
Poultry farming
Pig farming
Cattle farming
Sheep or goat farming
Beekeeping
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Production farm
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