Rancho Alegre Mandumed
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Host ID: MEX0095
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Name: Farm in Lechuguillas, Veracruz
Members: 154
Latest Activity: on Friday
Our farm and it's characteristics
Rancho Alegre Mandumed is a farm based on the idea of preserving the environment by recycling everything that is wasted during the farm's processes. We are always open to new ideas and sharing knowledge. We are one kilometer away from the beach in the north-central state of Veracruz (Golf of Mexico), near a turtle nesting camp.
The farm started in 1997 in a 4 hectare piece of land that was used as pasture for cattle. Today, the farm has a 2 hectare lychee forest, 8 vermicompost modules, a 400 sq.mts. vegetable garden, and a home for more than 20 sheep and 100 hens. In addition, the farm has 60 tropical fruit trees spread around the property.
We work with permacultural, agroecological, sutainable principles. We are in the process of applying BIODYNAMIC processes (Principle based on spiritual science for agricultural development). Every process in this farm has been certified by BIOAGRICERT.
Working hours are form 7am to 2pm, taking one hour break for brunch from 10 to 11am. There are permanent workers at the farm from Monday to Saturday including a young couple, the founder of this project's sons and his partner. Their names are Rogelio and Nievska.
The farm is open for people who enjoy seeding, harvesting, animal feeding, landscaping, building with earth. In other words, we receive people who like working to maintain the farm in a good producing state. It is open year round.
Lodging:
The farm has a house with 3 available bedrooms, which WWOOFers could share if it is needed. The house is 250 sq. mts. in size and is built in the front part of the property. It has a bathroom, a dinning room, a living room, and a kitchen available for you to use. Clothes can be washed by hand. There is a well in the property to supply the farm's water needs. There is electricity but no phone line nor internet.
Meals:
The farm produces eggs, fruits, vegetables, and chicken. The production depends on the weather, the seed availability in the region, as well as labor. Cereals and other goods can be bought at the nearest town, Carranza, 2 kms away. The farm provides everyday food for the WWoofers, but if anyone would like a special treat you can always get it at the nearest town.
- Comfortable working shoes, (not open shoes nor soft shoes)
- Long sleave shirts (unless you like sunbathing while working)
- Working pants
- Personal belongings such as: tooth brush, towel, shampoo, tooth past, etc.
- Bathing suit
- cap or hat for working under the sun
- and willingness to work!!! ;)
AVAILABILITY:
We have vacancy for WWOOFers from june 15th 2013 onwards.
Discussion Forum
Early June!
Hola, I am an environmental science and sustainability student from Canada and I am very interested in volunteering as a WOOFer and learning about permaculture, sustainable living, improving my knowledge of reusable energy, gardening skills, and…Continue
Started by emily monaghan on Friday.
MESSAGES box
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Comment by WANG CHIEN CHUAN on December 1, 2010 at 1:53pm -
Hola：
we are a couple come from Taiwan ,
I am a writer ,my wife is a piano teacher ,
we want to ride bicycle travel Mexico in 90days,
we are now in Villahermosa city 1st Dec.
we will go to Veracruz state after 2 weeks ,
about 14th December.
we are looking for a wwoof host and stay in a farm 2 weeks .
our email :
4989089@yahoo.com.tw
I can drive tractor and graduate from
agriculture school when I am 18 years old ,
then ,work in a dairy farm for 8 years .
wwoof at Japan 70 days .
wwoof at New Zealand 82 days.
only I am a vegetarian,I do not eat meat ,but egg ,milk is okay ,
if cook vegetable and meat together , I still can eat vegetable ,
my wife eat Vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products.
we will ride bicycle to your farm .
Wish see you at farm.
have a nice day
Best regards / Chuan and Yi
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Comment by Alexandra Cicoli Seim on December 3, 2010 at 1:21pm -
Hola, soy una chica de 21 años, soy de Noruega pero fui viajando en Mexico los ultimos 6 meses y en latin america el ultimo año. No tengo experiencia con farming organico, pero soy muy interesada y tengo mucho ganas de aprender como se puede vivir organicamente. Soy sociable y tambien fisicamente fuerte y acostumbrada a trabajar. Quiero mejorar mi español y encontrar nueva gente con los mismos intereses. Seria bien si podria trabajar desde la segunda semana en enero 2011 hasta el fin de febrero.
Saludos y gracias,
Alexandra
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Comment by Shinae Kim on December 21, 2010 at 10:57am -
My name is Sinae Kim and travelling with my boyfriend Keita.
We're very interesting to go your place for wwoofing.
We've done wwoofing in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Guatemala, El salvador. WE love country side and eat vegeterian food!!
At the moment we're in Nicaragua and start going up to north to LA.
So on the way we would like to stop and meet more people, lear more things.
It's gonna be next January, if you need any volunteer let us know.
Thank you very much!!
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Comment by matthew joseph on December 22, 2010 at 8:25am
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greetings and thank you for doing what you do --- this is Matthew Joseph and I will be in the Veracruz area come early february --- I have worked on both small and large scale farms over the years and would be grateful for an opportunity to work with you and discover more about what you do in Veracruz... please contact when you find the time to let me know --- look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer all questions you have --- I work hard and enjoy being outside often --- all the best
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Comment by August and Sage on December 22, 2010 at 9:43pm -
Hello!
Does your farm have need for two WWOOF volunteers in February, March, or April? We are in our early 20s, from Oregon, USA, and we are interested in working on your farm. We are especially
interested in learning about farming and participating in permaculture and
sustainability practices.August has worked in environmental education with kids, can speak Spanish, and enjoys cooking vegan food. August has spent time in Oaxaca and Costa Rica and is interested in learning about
farming and Mexican culture.Sage has worked on a number of small organic farms, knows concepts of permaculture and natural farming, is familiar with sustainable building practices, and has experience in community
organization and living. He is very excited for his first travel experience and
hopes to continue learning about sustainable living practices, indigenous
culture, and community building.We look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
August and Sage
¡Saludos!
¿Necesita su finca dos voluntarios de WWOOF en febrero, marzo, o abril? Tenemos veinte y pocos años, y somos de Oregon, EEUU. Tenemos interés en trabajar en su finca. Nos
interesan especialmente en aprender acerca de la labranza y en participar en
las prácticas sostenibles de la permacultura.August ha enseñado niños en programas de educación medioambiental, entiende español, y le gusta cocinar comida vegana. Ha pasado tiempo en Oaxaca y en Costa Rica, y le interesa aprender sobre
el cultivo y sobre las culturas mexicanas.Sage ha trabajado en varias fincas pequeñas y orgánicas. Sabe los conceptos de la permacultura y de la labranza natural, y está familiarizado con las prácticas sostenibles de la
construcción. También, Sage tiene experiencia en la organización comunitaria.
Está entusiasmado con viajar por primera vez, y le gustaría continuar de
aprender acerca de la vida
sostenible, las culturas indígenas, y el desarrollo comunitario.Esperamos tener noticias suyas.
Atentamente,
August y Sage
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Comment by Elicia Preston on December 23, 2010 at 10:55pm
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Hola!
Do you need help on your farm in January? I will be in Mexico from January 3 to 20th, flying into Cancun airport. I'm a student from Philadelphia, PA USA interested in getting more hands on experience in organic farming and permaculture design. I have worked as a volunteer on organic farms in Costa Rica, and in Philadelphia where I have also learned about vermicomposting. I'm also very interested to learn about local art and culture to visit the archeology museum.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Emily
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Comment by Emily Gleason on December 23, 2010 at 11:00pm -
Hola,
The previous comment was mine, but I was logged in under my friends name by mistake.
I would like to volunteer on your farm in January from the 3rd to the 20th. I'm very interested to learn more about organic farming, learn more spanish, and meet new people. I'm a hard worker and I have experience wwoofing on an organic cacao farm in costa rica and at an urban farm in Philadelphia.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Emily
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Comment by Johanna Allen on January 1, 2011 at 10:05pm
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Buen dia companeros de Mandumed,
Ojala que todo este muy bien en Xalapa. Me llamo Johanna y vengo del estado de Washington en los EEUU. Acabo de pasar un mes en el ranchito organico y biodinamico de Las Canoas Altas en Erongaricuaro, Michoacan y en agosto y septiembre pase tres semanas en Tierra del Sol, el centro de permacultura en Oaxaca. Ya estoy buscando oportunidades para seguir trabajando y aprendiendo, especialmente con respeto a la hortaliza y el cuidado de animales, y para convivir con una comunidad que se dedica a una vida sostenible y vinculada con la tierra.No soy experta de la hortaliza ni de otros aspetos de la permacultura pero he aprendido mucho en los ultimos meses, incluso la elaboracion de cob y adobes, como cuidar gallinas y patos y yeguas y vacas y con un poco orientacion al principio puedo manejar bien.
Tengo algunas preguntas:
Tienen ustedes oportunidades para voluntar y trabajar y convivir durante el mes de enero?
Cómo es un día típico para una voluntaria?
Cuales son las responsibilidades principales?
Cómo es la convivencia con las otras personas de Mandumed? Cocinamos y comemos juntos algunas veces durante la semana, por ejemplo?
Se puede intercambiar trabajo por alimentacion y alojamiento? (Tengo un presupuesto muy limitado porque he estado estudiando y trabajando como voluntaria en proyectos chidos como el suyo en los ultimos meses.)Muchas gracias, que esten muy bien,
Johanna
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Comment by Lucas Hofmann on January 5, 2011 at 6:35pm -
Hi, my name is Lucas, I am 22 years old and I am from Berlin - Germany, but now Im living in Mexico with my girlfriend from Norway.. We have been almost one year in Mexico travelling around, and the last three months we have been living in Chetumal - Quintana Roo. My girlfriend speaks spanish fluently and I am still learning. We would really like to work on your farm, even though we dont have any experience with organic farming, we are very eager to learn and we enjoy everything which has to do with animals or nature. We are openinded, hardworking and ready to meet a challenge.
I was working for an airline-company called Air Berlin for six years before I got sick of it, so I quit and started travelling - first in Europe, then I flew to New York and travelled down to Mexico. I met my girlfriend in Tulum, and she has already travelled for 1,5 years in South America, the Caribbean and Central America, so after this we started travelling together.. Her name is Andrea, she is 21 years old and she is from a little town one hour from the capital of Norway. We both like adventures, and most of the time we just travel without working, so now we are really motivated to work on your farm!
The timeperiod that we would like to work is from mid march or april (if you have space) and up to three months - all depending on how much we are needed. We really hope that you will consider us for your farm, and we are looking forward to hearing from you..
Kind regards - Lucas Hofmann
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Comment by Justine Faust on January 6, 2011 at 5:59pm -
Tienes espacio en su granja?
Me llamo Justine y tengo interes en su granja. Soy de California y quiero saber si es posible ayudar tu pronto. LLegare en Mexico en dos semanas. o sea timido y dame un correro de electronico, faust.justine@gmail.com. Espero que todo este bien.
Justine
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