5 Helpful Questions to Ask a Host 

5 Helpful Questions to Ask a Host 

Summer is in full swing and we’re loving seeing so many WWOOFers lining up farm visits! WWOOFing is an exciting and fulfilling experience, but it’s also one that usually goes better with good preparation and communication. By asking the right questions beforehand, you...
Host an International Beginning Farmer in 2024

Host an International Beginning Farmer in 2024

Are you a sustainable farmer or food systems leader seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, affordable full-season trainee? Are you ready to inspire the next generation? MESA invites US-based ecological farms, sustainable value chains, agriculture research, and...
‘We grow food and we grow community’: The Daily Tar Heel

‘We grow food and we grow community’: The Daily Tar Heel

The Hillsborough Community Garden, accessible from Hillsborough’s riverwalk, houses 4,500 square feet of planted produce. Cabbage, kale, chard, onions, radishes, lettuce, peppers, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash and more are all organically grown and...
What insurance do I need to WWOOF in the USA?

What insurance do I need to WWOOF in the USA?

Accident Insurance In the USA, WWOOFers are automatically enrolled in WWOOF-USA’s Accident Insurance Policy, which covers WWOOFers for most accidents that could occur while WWOOFing at an American host farm. Travel Insurance Please note, the Accident policy does not...
Hope Acre: A Short Documentary

Hope Acre: A Short Documentary

Enjoy this short documentary about a small, queer, women-owned WWOOF host farm in Sebastopol, California that has found hope and purpose through fostering a sense of community.  Bonnie and Jai are dedicated to sustainable farming practices and creating a space...
Meet WWOOF’s 2023 Future Farmers

Meet WWOOF’s 2023 Future Farmers

WWOOF is excited to announce this year’s cohort of Future Farmers!  WWOOF-USA is committed to assisting the next generation of farmers get a head start through educational farming experiences and to increasing the diversity of farm operators in the USA. WWOOF’s...