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What WWOOFers have had to say about working/learning at Giant Journey Farm:

• “What I've learned during my time here far surpasses any standard farm education. Seren and Rick are two capable individuals whose diverse backgrounds bring intense skill and nuance to their homestead lifestyle. Aside from ample theory and practice in the realm of agriculture and livestock, we undertook construction and winterizing projects, had conversations about local farmers' role in the community (making fresh food accessible, etc.), and explored frugal DIY solutions for farm life - an inspiring reminder to be resourceful and get creative. I loved learning how to use the wood stove, how spirituality and trauma-informed language can be healthily woven into raising kids, how to run a wood splitter, how composting really works, how to dress pierogies, what soup tastes like, how to use an impact drill, how to introduce new chickens into the coop... Seren and Rick's family give me hope for beautiful, intentional existences lived in the face of capitalist alienation. They constantly evince their values, embracing accessibility, equity, and neurodivergence-informed perspectives. They are incredibly flexible with scheduling and so compassionate and understanding when unexpected events arise or plans change. They patiently worked with me through several iterations of a work schedule and were more than fair about their expectations, always prioritizing my health above my production capacity. I felt like a valued part of a collective effort here. I hope to visit often!”

• “wwoofing here provided learning opportunities, not just on and about the land itself, but we were able to take some field trips and be a part of the larger community in that way. There are workshops on the farm that you then would be able to be a part of, and I was very thankful to have the opportunity to participate in. This farm is also responsible for helping me land my first actual farm job, and I am very grateful to them! If you're interested in actually learning things though, I would say that a long-term stay is going to be the most helpful for you, I stayed for almost 7 months and I still feel as though there's more I could do.”

• “this farm is so special! it’s a little haven for queer and neurodivergent individuals wanting to learn about farming. its a small farm tucked in the forest of southern vermont run by seren and rick on their property. they have two awesome little kids (which you aren’t responsible for taking care of at all, but they’re a joy to spend time with). i lived/worked on the farm part-time from may-sept ‘23. i was the only wwoofer at the time. i typically had animal chores in the morning and had a variety of farming responsibilities i would work on for the remainder of the day. they’re flexible with you when making a work schedule that best suits you. they are very passionate about the work they do and are open to answering any questions you have (i had so many and i never felt scared to ask them). the farm is growing within the community and its awesome to see all the people starting to come in for workshops or tours or to volunteer. once a wwoofer here, you’ll always have a place on the farm to come back and visit!”