Sheeps farm in Castropignano

Location: Castropignano, Italy

We have a farm with more than 200 milk sheep, 2 horses, Maremma sheepdogs, border collies, cats, chickens for eggs and meat, geese and pigs. We are not rich and work hard every day (10-12 hours), but still manage to have fun while doing a variety of interesting jobs. We graze the sheep along the old drover's roads, milk the sheep and produce cheese. Some of the land is sown for hay and cereals and we also have a vegetable garden. We produce our own sausages, bread, pizza, pasta, jams, pickles, tomato sauce etc; we pick herbs and cut wood for our own use. In our workshop we make and use all the equipment that we need; this includes carpentry tools, TIG, MIG, MMA welders, plasma cutter, plumbing and electrician tools and mechanic machinery. We also use a bobcat and a tractor. We are looking for Volunteers who are interested in grazing with us on horseback with the dogs (we can teach you) and help with all the daily activities. We are also looking for anyone interested in helping with our three year old son, as there are only two of us doing all the work. We prefer Volunteers that can stay at least a month (even longer is preferable), as there is a lot to get used to with the animals. Accommodation in a bedroom (2 people), a camper (2 people) or a tent. Meals with the family. Stays by prior arrangement only. English spoken. Contact: Mario.