Since I attended PDC last year, I have been planning to work on
an organic farm in return for food and accommodation this summer. At the
beginning of June, I applied for two organic farms located in Hualian and Tainan
One month later, I received an email from the farm in Hualian. To my
surprise, the hostess told me that I could stay on their farm from July 7th to 13th.
I immediately replied that I wanted to go. Although typhoons were coming, I was
not afraid. I canceled arrangements with my sisters and classmates. Two days
later, I arrived at Blue-Bird Organic Farm in Hualian.
I worked about 5-6 hours per day in return for breakfast and
accommodation. I helped them harvest soya beans and sweet potatoes with other
volunteers during that time. They were kind to me, and taught me how to sift
beans. I learned lots of things from the farm’s young hostess and volunteers. Before I
left, I decided to support the young farm which was established in 2014 by buying
some products of the farm to share with my family and colleagues.
Through the 5-day and 4-night organic farming experience, I realized that
farming is a tough job but in return I received nutrition and vitality from the
land. What an awesome summer vacation!
Herb 2015-07-20
Corey Edited 2015-09-08
