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Monday, 27 November 2006 |
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What is it? The WWOOF program allows you to work in an organic farm in exchange for food and accommodation. You pay for the membership, but the rest is free. What does WOOF stand for?
WWOOF stands for World-wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It was founded in 1971 by an English woman, Sue Coppard. Back then the program was called Working Weekends on Organic Farms and the first working weekend took place in Sussex, at the biodynamic farm at Emerson College.  Woof Woof! Image © Eldan.
Why is it a pleasure? WWOOFer Emily says: "You gain a lot of knowledge about different lifestyles and the country where you are staying. WOOFing gets you off the tourist trail. You hear from the locals about the history of the land and the hosts will often show you around themselves."
Why is it good for you? According to WWOOFer Emily "the physical work improves your health and your mind and the beautiful locations lift your mood".
Why is it good for the world? Organic farming is a form of agriculture that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilisers and genetically modified organisms. Instead, organic farming attempts to protect and enhance the soil, through methods like crop rotation and the application of compost. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 01 December 2006 )
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