After placing several calls, the first place to take me on as a farmhand was an estate 30 k's out of Timaru. Despite covering an expanse of over 2000 hectares (~5000 acres), there was remarkably little farming to be done. In fact, after one morning of gardening peonies, I was put to work alongside my German colleague in crime to paint for 3 and half consecutive days. Yes, there were tea breaks and meals, but I was generally made to feel like a displaced Mexican painter. To give you a run-down on the WWOOFing gig.... When you are planning to visit a country, visit www.wwoof.org When you find your destination of choice, go through the online registration process, pay up your 30 euros, 40 dollars, or 50 guineas and your guide to being a voluntary farm
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