Andy

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

How's it going!

I'm Andy, 30,from the UK and 2 years into my around the world journey.

This journey is led by exploring how humans are interacting with the ecosystems we're part of and how we can integrate in mutually beneficial ways.

This expedition has so far led given me the opportunity to spend a year time on 2 organic, no-dig, regenerative farms - one with a with farm to table restaurant, a season as a weather wizard making snow at a alpine resort and a 2 seasons planting trees.

I love being outside, using my hands, learning new skills, and exploring alternative approaches.

Areas I am particularly looking to develop my knowledge in include:-

• Sustainable food production and harvesting. (Veg/Livestock/Apiary)
•Sustainable forestry/Agroforestry.
• Homesteading/ Off-grid living - preparing firewood, preserving food, sustainable energy and other skills relating to self-sufficiency.
• Wild harvesting food and natural resources.
• Building and crafting with natural materials.
• Horse care, riding and training.
•And sailing, I really want to learn to sail!

I'm looking to immerse myself in authentic, cultural experiences, meet new people and discover new things. A good conversation and hearing new philosophies and ideas, particularly around food, nature and our connection with then. Always looking to learn, I believe everything is a learning opportunity and everyone has something to teach. Including myself and am more than willing to share what I know.

What I have to offer:-
• Organic veg growing/harvesting experience
• Some livestock handling (sheep, goats, chickens, cows, pigs)
• Basic woodwork carpentry skills
• Tree planting
• Basic handyman skills
• Cooking and baking
• Photography/Videography
• English skills
• Hard worker

A dabbling creative/artist/musician...

Van lifer for the time being.

Centres d’intérêt

Art et design

Politique/justice sociale

Écriture

Sports nautiques

Sports d’hiver

Soin des plantes

Langues

Culture

Livres

Photographie

Vidéographie

Architecture

Dev. personnel

Musique

Cyclisme

Montagne

Danse

Randonnée

Dev. durable

Voile / bateau

Activités en plein air

Nature

Ferme

Bricolage / artisanat

Camping

Menuiserie

Cuisine et alimentation

Plage

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
My main language focus currently is developing my limited knowledge of French. This is a new journey and am still getting to grasps with the basics. I have some knowledge of basic Spanish and would be interested in practicing and developing my basic conversation fluency. I am also interested in developing my very limited knowledge of German and open to beginning my journey with other languages. I'd be happy to share my knowledge of English and have some experience teaching at a basic level. I also have experience sharing English at language immersion camps.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Travail associatif

Langues

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Entretien général

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Projets artistiques

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

While spending a year living the farming lifestyle I was fortunate enough to pick up a number of skills including in various areas of the farm.

I spend 60-70% of my time in the organic, No-Dig Market Garden, there I learnt :-
• Sowing into trays.
• Direct sowing using a jang seeder.
• Transplanting plugs into beds.
• Produce harvesting - cut and come again salads, legumes, root veg, rhubarb, herbs, brassicas, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes
• Tomato and Cucumber pruning.
• Bed prepping and turn around.
• Produce prep and package for consumer use.
• Application and understanding of no-dig techniques and principles.
• Hedgerow planting and benefits to ecosystem and crops.

Skills from other areas of the farm :-
• Mob grazing techniques to regenerate pasture.
• Basic sheep shearing and handling.
• Basic chicken care and handling.
• Use of quad bike and polaris.
• Basic butchery and sausage making.
• Use of a mechanical log splitter.

Other skills which may be of use :-
• Cooking for groups and some basic chef experience.
• Tree planting.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Some general maintenance skills.
• Poultry care.
• Dog care.
• High ropes skills.
• Photography/Videography skills.
• English language.

Âge

30

Autres infos...

I love to participate in outdoor activities - hiking, climbing, camping, kayaking, biking, sailing, canoeing, surfing, snowboarding, skiing etc.. you name it I'm always up for giving it a go!

A hobbyist camera operator - photography/videography mostly of nature.

A dabbling musician - guitar, percussion, couple trad folk songs and anything else I can get my hands on - for fun!

Whimsical writer on a whim.

Avid reader - mostly non-fiction! ...but also enjoy fiction set in cultures other than my own and the occasional fantasy.

Board games - Scrabble or strategy - I'm open to give it a go!

Art and Creative projects - although I spend no where near as much time as I'd like on them...

Informations complémentaires

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  N/A

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  Plant based - I choose to eat mostly Vegan unless I have been directly involved in the acquiring of the animal product.