Fundraising campaign and community support team
La Casa del Sole is a small, welcoming place in the Abruzzo, located in Bellante (Teramo). Established in 2013 in collaboration with WWOOF Italia, it is a rural home focused on self-sufficiency and welcoming WWOOFers. Its subsistence-based economy relies on exchange and on the processing and sale of natural products.
Are you a WWOOFer or a host who would like to get involved behind (and/or in front of) the camera?We’re delighted to share FoWO's (Federation of WWOOF Organisation) invitation to members of the WWOOF community worldwide: help us tell the story, capture the spirit and...
Anyone involved with WWOOF or other agroecology-related communities knows how crucial it is to include the issue of seeds in the discussion: it may seem trivial to repeat this here, but that’s where it all begins. It’s more difficult to get large numbers of people to...
In the latest episode of the column "In Rete!" by Rete Semi Rurali, the story of the founding of Edizioni Semi Rurali: a publishing project designed to give a voice to authentic agriculture, free from commercial trends and ideological shortcuts. Why is it worth...
Hi! My name is Francesca. I'm a management student, and I'm currently working on my thesis about international volunteerism in the age of digital platforms. In my work, I am trying to explore how these initiatives have evolved with the spread of digital tools and,...
For years, the C.A.S.A. project in Mondeggi has been committed to providing support and cooperation to various olive-growing families in the West Bank. Starting October 10, a team from Mondeggi will be on the ground to assist with the olive harvest, and this month we...
What does “mutual aid” actually mean? It means making yourself available, sharing knowledge and a helping hand, and ensuring that no one is left alone to face the challenges of rural life. We fully endorse the “Technical and Human Report” written by Max following the...
The WWOOF Italia classifieds are welcoming a new opportunity for anyone looking to get involved in rural life. We’re happy to share the call from Ciro, a long-standing coordinator in Campania, who is opening the doors of his project to anyone looking for a shared...
The Autumn Sowing Campaign “Let’s Cultivate Diversity!” will be open From October 5 to October 18, 2026. Once again this year, Rete Semi Rurali has launched its Autumn sowing campaign, a valuable opportunity to become part of the effort to conserve and propagate local...
Hi, we've hosted so many volunteers from all over the world—it's been a valuable experience for our personal growth. We always make a real effort to share our experiences with them and help them integrate into our rural lifestyle, our culture, and so on. Every WOOFer...
Seeds, biodiversity, community, and sustainable food: these are all terms that sound very familiar in the WWOOF world, and they are the very themes that will be explored during the “Seminiamo futuro” event in the upper Modena Apennines. Gathered around a table in the...
Political Ecology and Territory We would like to highlight an initiative that is particularly in line with the vision and themes we experience every day on our farms and in our rural communities: the new edition of the Summer School of Political Ecology, organizedby...
Bread, Tradition, and Community: What Awaits You One of the most beloved events in the local tradition is returning to Florence: the Fierucola del Pane, now in its 43rd edition. On Sunday, September 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Piazza SS. Annunziata will be filled...
Cultivating the land is an act of peace; defending it is an act of freedom From August 29 to 31, 2026, the small town of Castiglione d'Otranto (LE) will once again host the 15th edition of Notte Verde. Organized by Casa delle Agriculture Tullia e Gino, this year’s...
PEI-AGRI PascoLove Project Do you runa livestock farm in Veneto and want to improve your pasture management, or are you thinking about starting to manage pastures? We’d like to highlight an interesting opportunity for mentorship and free training aimed at our...
“Hi everyone, I’m Massimo. I run a goat and sheep farm in the Apennines in the province of Reggio Emilia. I’m looking for someone to help out in the barn: taking care of the animals and milking them. I offer lodging in a new, fully equipped trailer, including heating....
We are pleased to share the "Connessioni Naturali" initiative, organized by Terramore APS from September 7 to 13, 2026, in Palmoli (CH), in the heart of Abruzzo. This is a week-long immersive experience for those who want to experience community life, develop a...
In the heart of Sicily, the Fontanagrande Farm —a member of the WWOOF Italy network run by Faustino and Salvatore—opens its doors for a special evening dedicated to community and taking things slow. When and where: Date: August 14, 2026 Location: Fontanagrande, SP 23...
There is a place in Val d’Orcia where the end of sharecropping and the changes in the rural world have not led to depopulation and oblivion, but to the birth of one of Italy’s most extraordinary community experiences. We’re talking about the Teatro Povero in...
An event dedicated to agroecology, soil health, and sustainable livestock management. An important free webinar on Adaptive Rational Grazing, organized as part of the PEI-AGRI PascoLove project. The meeting will explore the topics of pasture planning, animal nutrition...
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