4. Volunteers on the Farm

Fuller Field School Series•Homesteading And Livestock•Sustainable Living
Alicia Ellingsworth
Alicia Ellingsworth KC Farm School, Gibbs Road Farm

How do you bring volunteers to your farm? Alicia Breakout discusses ways to meaningfully engage with farm volunteers and facilitate a positive experience for both farmers and volunteer workers.

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