this month's calendar tells us how educational the WWOOFing experience is in terms of learning about the animal world.
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Seeking a collaborator in the Pistoian mountains
We are looking for a person who is interested in a collaborative contract for at least 1 year: we especially need help with moving the fences and with the management of the animals.We have a room available in the house which is on the farm, the room is used as a...
A letter to WWOOF Italy from Anca, a new host in Vicenza
It is with enthusiasm that I now write to you that we have started to be operational. We have hosted a young lad from the area. Now we are hosting a couple from California who are very interested in growing chestnuts. I feel a beneficial flow in remaining constant in...
December: This month’s page is dedicated to friendships.
The 50th anniversary calendar could not have finished in a better way. It is dedicated to the countless long-lasting friendships that have been formed all over the world thanks to WWOOFing! The December 2021 Calendar page
Invitation to participate in WWOOF Italia projects for members is now open
We would like to inform you about something new: the Invitation to participate in the WWOOF Italia project "Crescono con noi 2021” (Growing with us in 2021) is online until 15 February 2022 in order to financially support projects proposed by our members.For several...
Small farm in Lazio seeks inhabitants
Renzo wanted to join WWOOF Italy as a host. When we spoke about it we realised that his search for collaboration was a bit different and we agreed to publish this small announcement. "I would be happy to share agro-biological and permaculture experiences with one or...
Erika and family are looking for long-standing cooperators
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, energetic and willing people. We do not want actual employees, we want to create an equal working team, we use the term 'working partners' as no capital is required. In this period of a slow-down in activities, we would...
Green Pass – some further restrictions from 6 December
A few days ago a new government decree was published which will come into force on 6 December and will end on 15 January. There will be no major changes to what has already been communicated in the previous article Hosts and WWOOFers will need to continue to make...
#CAMBIAMOAGRICOLTURA: MANIFESTO FOR A SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PAC POST 2022
Today, 11 October, a closed session of the Council of European Agriculture Ministers is being held in Luxembourg, where they will also discuss the state of progress of the National Strategic Plans (NSP) that each Member State will have to draw up by next January for the utilisation of the funds of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2022, which will commit 32% of the EU budget with approximately 400 billion euros, of which 38 billion euros are to be allocated to Italy.
The September Calendar
The September Calendar page is dedicated to one of the central aspects of WWOOFing activities: The opportunity to acquire and exchange new practical, interpersonal and cultural skills.
The October Calendar page: Sue Coppard narrates the early days of the WWOOF movement
Sue Coppard talks about the weekend in 1971 when she had her first experience that led her to found the WWOOF movement.
JOURNEY AMONG HOSTS AND ASPIRING HOSTS (and more besides)
Cinzia and Fabrizio (hosts of Gatta ci Cova) share with us the story of their end-of-summer trip. It was a tour of that South where old and new mix and amaze you with the freshness and practicality of its solutions in present day awareness. The first stopover was at...
15 October: Green Pass obligation for workers and volunteers: what changes for hosts and wwoofers?
Until 15 October there is no obligation for hosts to apply for the Green Pass.
The need for the Green Pass remains for those who travel by extra-regional public transport.
August Calendar
August marks an extremely important page on the 50th anniversary calendar: the story of some woofers who, drawing on their experience, managed to start a farm.
NATIONAL MEETING OF THE PEOPLE´S CAMPAIGN FOR PEASANT AGRICULTURE
OPENING HOURS 10-18 (lunch break 13-14) On Friday 17 September, the national meeting of the associations belonging to the Campaign for Peasant Agriculture will be held in Mondeggi (FI), open to all those who wish to make a positive contribution. Read the published...
Let’s build r-existing communities, meeting in Gottolengo on September 12
A meeting will be held in Gottolengo (BS) on September 12th, organized by CO-energia, RES Lombardia and Biocaseifico Tomasoni. The initiative "Beyond the pandemic: we build r-existing communities" was created with the aim of consolidating 'Sustainable Communities'...
Green Pass and WWOOFing activities
Do I need a Green Pass to do WWOOFing? The answer is clear: Use of COVID-19 green certificates on means of transport As of 1 September, only persons with a COVID-19 Green Certificate will be allowed to access and use the following means of transport: Aircraft used for...
