[evjim]

I spent two years living on a small permaculture farm. The place took on wwoofers and so I got to meet a ton of young people who wanted to farm. But most couldn't afford their own land, so instead they roamed around and worked nearly for free for wwoof farm owners. It's a cool program, but unfortunate land is out of reach

[underbluewaters]

Every successful small farm is built on unpaid labor from what I've seen. Many are making it work and providing some value to these workers, but I shake my head seeing young college graduates working as laborers. All to get experience in a field that has so few good opportunities.

[bornonline1]

I did it and its not so bad. Experience is really valuable and the no-money-involved relationship is just so more meaningful. But a place where you feel as a part of the family. Those are the best