Organic farming in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 53 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 46 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

17. Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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The Experience

Help on the farm varies by season. In the Spring we spend our time prepping the field, sowing seeds, growing transplants, cultivating those seeds in the field, weeding, and watering. As we move into summer and fall helpers will have the opportunity to harvest and sell the fruits and vegetables that have been growing the past few months at the local farmers’ markets.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 25 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

60 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

53 Get in touch with nature
46 Meeting international travelers
40 Developing environmental awareness
36 Learning about sustainability
35 Meeting locals
31 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 3. Good health and well-being
9 8. Decent work and economic growth
9 17. Partnerships for the goals

Hannah

United States

One of my best experiences on this app for sure! Met people from all over and the sleeping arrangements were nice and cozy:). Highly recommend this to everyone. Had such a nice stay and felt very welcomed. They let you borrow their car which is such a big help with exploring around town. There's also super good thrifts not far away.

2 months ago

sheila

Canada

My time in the farm was A M A Z I N G ! The working hours where respected and didn't felt like work , I enjoyed every moment of it. The house is cozy and good vibes. I really felt welcomed! Shane and Randy showed us the area and always made sure that we were having a good time! Lots of hiking, cold plunge, trivia game ,dancing, bookstores, thrifting, movie nights and good conversations! I will never forget my experience. Lots of love and good energy!❤️🫶🏼

2 months ago

Audrey

United States

Being a part of the farm has been so fulfilling. I feel like this is the most balanced I've ever lived (getting plenty of sleep every night, really balanced meals, tons of outdoor time, chill time, cold plunges, saunas, hikes, etc). I can't thank Vern Randy and Shane enough. I'm really happy with the time of year I came- Mid August-End of Oct. I got to see summer and get lots of sun, all of fall and the gorgeous foliage all around us, and the beginnings of winter too! Harvesting and the markets are very fun. Also we get fed like ABSOLUTE royalty. Thank you thank you Vern Randy Shane❤️

3 months ago

Erica

United States

This was my first worldpackers experience and it was everything I could've asked for! From the moment I got there everyone made me feel super comfortable and included. I was only able to stay for a few weeks but I wish I could have stayed longer. I made so many wonderful friendships and deep connections during my stay. The food was great, the farm is in a beautiful place, and we all went on so many fun adventures together! Thank you Vern, Randy, and Shane for everything and I will definitely be back next year :)

3 months ago

Lexi

United States

This will be my second time this year coming to this farm. I have absolutely fallen in love with this place and the people. Everyone you meet here will make your day so bright with joy. I will definitely coming back next year. Thank you Shane, Vern and randy for welcoming me into this amazing place.

3 months ago

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