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I have recently had some travel plans fall through and am looking for a place to be where I can be useful (in a warm place) for 7-21 February.  I have 5 years experience with my own very large organic vegetable garden, and I also bake bread and other things on a regular basis.

Hi David--Oh, I'm so bummed...yesterday about an hour before I got your message, I booked a ticket (got a great deal) to Zihuatenejo.  I should have waited a couple more days for replies, but I was getting antsy (and it did turn out that I got the last seat on one of my legs).  Maybe next time.  Best of luck!  Mara

Buenos días,
hemos leido la descripción de su granja y estamos muy interesados en visitarla y trabajar con Ustedes. Ahora estamos en Guadalajara y ya no tenemos ni lugar para las próximas semanas, por eso si tienen capacidad para unos wwoofers desde ahora,¡por favor nos escriban!
Somos dos personas abiertas, espontaneas, bonachones, activas y deportivas. Vivimos consciente, amamos estar en la naturaleza y tenemos ganas de practicar alternativas. Tenemos 19 (Leo) y 30 (Sascha) años y estamos de Alemaña. Leo está vegetariana pero no expecta ni complicada cucina vegetariana - solamente quiere omitir el carne.
Vamos a viajar por México unos cinco meses u queremos conocer lo mas posible del pais, la gente y la cultura. Tambien queremos mejorar nuestro espoañol y aprender mucho más por ejemplo sobre la agricultura sostenible.
Ya tenemos algunas experiencias desde el trabajo en granjas orgánicas en Alemaña, Estonia, Grecia y Australia.
Pues, si tienen interes y necesitan ayuda podrían ser nuestra primera granja en Mexico.
Saludos,
Leo y Sascha
P.S. No tenemos ni tienda de campaña con nosotros, por eso preguntamos si Ustedes nos podrian ofrecer algún lugar para dormir. Gracias

Hola David,

Your description sounds exactly what I am looking for. I'm flying into Mexico City on the 17th of Feb and am looking to do a bit of food orientated WWOOF-ing.

In terms of experience I have picked apples and olives in australia and back in england I have worked in quite a few bakeries mainly baking cakes. As ridiculous as it may sound, I have a deep respect for bread and as of yet only learnt techniques in a hobbiest capacity. I can't think of anything more relevant and exciting then working in your garden and picking up some techniques along the way!

I also think your place would be the best to start as you're relatively close to Mexico City and I'm guessing that if you're from Canada your gonna speak a bit of English! 

Realistically I'd say I'll be free from the end of feb, but if you have any vacancies earlier/later I'm sure I could work something out. I've got a blog if you'd like to have a look: www.tuck-box.blogspot.com 

If you were to take me on I'd love to take a few pics and write about the experience. Hopefully I'll hear back from you, I'd just be good to have a vague plan or goal or speak to someone already out there...

Best Wishes

Chris

Hi David,

This is Krystal Frost from Organic Select in Puerto Vallarta.  We do have a gluten free bakery and have developed a gluten free flour of amaranth and brown rice.  We would like to develope a luten free sandwich bread and foccacia.  If you have interest in working in this area, we will have an opening in the summer for a person that understands the bread making process.

thanks

krystal

organic-select@hotmail.com

Hello David,

I logged on using a friends account whom I am travelling with, but my name is Stefan Faville.  I am looking for a hands-on experience for up to a month, but could be less during the end of April and all/some of May. I am 23 years old and have been living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 4 months. I am wanting to do some traveling and get a experience working with gardening/farming. I love good food! You can contact me at stefanfaville@gmail.com

thanks.

Hi! My name is Andrea and I’m a 21 year old student from California. I have been studying Spanish and I’m planning on WWOOFing in Mexico this summer. I am looking to stay at a farm for 3 weeks to a month. I would love to stay at your farm if you have room for me during June-July. I will arrive in Mexico city the first week of June. I have very little experience in organic farming but I’m very eager to learn. I’m a very hard worker, in good shape and speak basic Spanish. My email address is jposg@yahoo.com. Please get back to me and let me know. Thanks!

Hola! Mi nombre es Andrea y soy un chica con 21 añios de California. Yo soy esudiando Español en colegio y planio visitar en Mexico por este verano para ser WWOOFing. Yo quiero quedar en un granja por 3 semanas o por un mes. Yo me gustaría mucho quedar en tu granja si tu tienes espacio per mi. Llegare a Ciudad de Mexico en primera semana de Junio. Yo tengo muy poco experiencia en organico granja pero soy muy entusiasmada per aprender y soy muy fuerte trabajadora. Tengo buen condición física y yo hablo Español básico. Mi dirección de email es jposg@yahoo.com. Por favor escríbeme de vuelta y diceme si puedo ir a tu granja. Gracias! 

Hi David!

Hope you're well and all is going great for you with your bakery and farm! 

I'm coming from Seattle, Washington and will be in Mexico for the month of July and am hoping to find a great farm to woof with. I don't have a ton of experience with agricultural processes but have worked in a small, local cafe for the last year and also speak pretty decent Spanish if you need help in the market. If you anticipate needing any help this summer, please let me know and I would love to spend time with your farm/bakery! I'm more than willing to help with whatever is needed or whatever you are willing to teach me :-)

I'd love to send you any other information you might need and hope to hear from you soon! Have a great day!

Emily Richey