What is your previous experience with Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Development?
I have worked as a volunteer at an income-sharing intentional community farm called Twin Oaks in Louisa, Virginia which grows organic produce for the community and seeds for a small heirloom seeds business. At this farm I learned about gardening, seed propagation, and cover crops. I also got to help build a chicken house and milk the community cows. Two years ago I worked at an organic berry farm and learned a lot from a retired crop & soil professor from Virginia Tech. We planted and raised blackberries, blueberries, golden & red raspberries, peaches and asparagus. Apart from these experiences, I have worked in community gardens, set up gardens as a job, volunteered and raised my own herbs and vegetables for consumption. My work with organic farming began as a child, my parents always raised huge vegetable gardens for us to use and tend to. Still, when I go to my parents house I help pick strawberries and tend to the garden. I am committed to a lifestyle which integrates practices which are healthy for individuals and the environment.
What are your reasons for joining WWOOF Mexico?
Learning about sustainable living and agriculture, Getting to know Mexico better
What do you want the farms and fellow WWOOFers to know about you?
I work at a small health food store in Blacksburg, Virginia which employs many local vendors and organic farmers in the area. It has taught me a lot about health, business, and community. Besides my job, I also teach Ashtanga-style yoga part time. I am a 220 hour certified yoga instructor, outdoors lover, music lover, artist and dancer.
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