Comments on: WWOOF: World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms-The Trailer http://cookingupastory.com/wwoof-world-wide-opportunities-on-organic-farms-the-trailer An online television show about people, food, and sustainable living Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:02:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ashley Terry http://cookingupastory.com/wwoof-world-wide-opportunities-on-organic-farms-the-trailer/comment-page-1#comment-46894 Ashley Terry Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:23:40 +0000 http://cookingupastory.com/?p=11256#comment-46894 It is a great experience, and UK has a lot of WWOOF hosts. I'm sure that even if you don't find a host that grows herbal remedy plants or deals specifically with medicine, many can teach you plenty of homeopathic remedies. As you said, it's very accessible, especially if you've got no strings holding you down, so just find something related to what you want to learn about and go for it. Ash It is a great experience, and UK has a lot of WWOOF hosts. I’m sure that even if you don’t find a host that grows herbal remedy plants or deals specifically with medicine, many can teach you plenty of homeopathic remedies. As you said, it’s very accessible, especially if you’ve got no strings holding you down, so just find something related to what you want to learn about and go for it.

Ash

]]> By: TAMMY McLACHLAN http://cookingupastory.com/wwoof-world-wide-opportunities-on-organic-farms-the-trailer/comment-page-1#comment-46580 TAMMY McLACHLAN Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:58:27 +0000 http://cookingupastory.com/?p=11256#comment-46580 Found this website during a random browse and am very interested in what I read and saw. I too have a desire to do all I can to contribute to saving this wonderous planet. All of nature to me is so beautiful and mind-boggling in it's ability to sustain itself despite the ongoing abuse it receives from human beings, not really understanding the consequences of their nonchalant or careless actions resulting in further 'pollution' of the earth. There is so much I would like to do in many different ways and to offer this as a contribution that would be a priviledge to 'give back' while I live on this planet. My interests are PEOPLE and EARTH. The latter encompasses the first and includes of course, environmental/nature preservation as well as preservation of all its other creatures; an essential part of our earth evvironment; 'the companions of man - and woman!' - smile. From the age of six, I think, I wanted to either be a veterinarian or paediatrician, so basically an animal or 'earth' doctor. I would refer to a paediatrician as an 'earth doctor' because human beings are an integral part of the earth enviroment and their actions can either heal and preserve 'the land' or quite literally harm and destroy it. In Michael Jackson's 'As it is' rehearsal video/'movie', he mentions that 'we' have only 4 years in which to correct the damage already caused environmentally and if we do not accomplish this, the further damage caused will be irreversible. Right NOW we have something of a chance. I guess the irreversible picture would be very similar to that potrayed in the film '2012; 'we were warned', as the advert posters read. . . I think perhaps the most powerful or most effective way to 'reach' or have human beings understand the massive impact they as individuals have on their physical environment is simply through 'CARE'. When human beings become present to or aware of being cared for, they discover value in themselves and with this comes a deeper desire for self-preservation which naturally leads to a desire to preserve too what they will then be able to perceive and appreciate as necessary for this preservation and well being, namely other people and the physical world they live in. When people are 'in health' and take responsibility for maintaining this experience of health and when support for the maintaining of personal health comes from an ethical and 'individual-empowering' team of health care professionals as well as responsibly practising alternative therapists, it emphasises the grave and priviledged responsiblity the world's health care system has to people in their care and this responsibility I believe involves 'updating' and transforming their treatment focus toward empowering rather than 'overopowering' patient's/ clients; allowing the public they serve to acknowledge their own capacity for and with that their own responsibility in maintaining balanced health and well being with the supportive backing of the facilities and specialist technology at their fingertips. Once a human being discovers their own inner reserves for causing and maintaining health, it is a profoundly personal and empowering experience which creates a real desire to live life with fullness and with that a desire to contribute to taking care of the earth - the source of that physical life. So finally, (smile). I have joined this site to keep abreast with what positive work is being done to preserve our 'source of life', the earth and it has also given me encouragement to explore the possibility of fulfilling a career in Medicine. I wonder if in the immediate communities where 'WWOOF' offers farm placements, there are medical projects or institutions where I could garner some medical experience to support my medical school application? I'll explore this site further to find a list of WWOOF locations and research for some info about possible opportunities like this. Wish me success! Thanks. Anyone who reads this share - feel free to share in response :o) Anyone who would like to encourage me - you are very welcome to :o) Ash, Terry? have you any feedback? Thanks. TAMMY, UK p.s. I think the membership fees to join WWOOF as a volunteer are incredibly reasonable and makes this great programme very accessible. It is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY. Found this website during a random browse and am very interested in what I read and saw. I too have a desire to do all I can to contribute to saving this wonderous planet. All of nature to me is so beautiful and mind-boggling in it’s ability to sustain itself despite the ongoing abuse it receives from human beings, not really understanding the consequences of their nonchalant or careless actions resulting in further ‘pollution’ of the earth. There is so much I would like to do in many different ways and to offer this as a contribution that would be a priviledge to ‘give back’ while I live on this planet. My interests are PEOPLE and EARTH. The latter encompasses the first and includes of course, environmental/nature preservation as well as preservation of all its other creatures; an essential part of our earth evvironment; ‘the companions of man – and woman!’ – smile. From the age of six, I think, I wanted to either be a veterinarian or paediatrician, so basically an animal or ‘earth’ doctor. I would refer to a paediatrician as an ‘earth doctor’ because human beings are an integral part of the earth enviroment and their actions can either heal and preserve ‘the land’ or quite literally harm and destroy it. In Michael Jackson’s ‘As it is’ rehearsal video/’movie’, he mentions that ‘we’ have only 4 years in which to correct the damage already caused environmentally and if we do not accomplish this, the further damage caused will be irreversible. Right NOW we have something of a chance. I guess the irreversible picture would be very similar to that potrayed in the film ‘2012; ‘we were warned’, as the advert posters read. . . I think perhaps the most powerful or most effective way to ‘reach’ or have human beings understand the massive impact they as individuals have on their physical environment is simply through ‘CARE’. When human beings become present to or aware of being cared for, they discover value in themselves and with this comes a deeper desire for self-preservation which naturally leads to a desire to preserve too what they will then be able to perceive and appreciate as necessary for this preservation and well being, namely other people and the physical world they live in. When people are ‘in health’ and take responsibility for maintaining this experience of health and when support for the maintaining of personal health comes from an ethical and ‘individual-empowering’ team of health care professionals as well as responsibly practising alternative therapists, it emphasises the grave and priviledged responsiblity the world’s health care system has to people in their care and this responsibility I believe involves ‘updating’ and transforming their treatment focus toward empowering rather than ‘overopowering’ patient’s/ clients; allowing the public they serve to acknowledge their own capacity for and with that their own responsibility in maintaining balanced health and well being with the supportive backing of the facilities and specialist technology at their fingertips. Once a human being discovers their own inner reserves for causing and maintaining health, it is a profoundly personal and empowering experience which creates a real desire to live life with fullness and with that a desire to contribute to taking care of the earth – the source of that physical life. So finally, (smile). I have joined this site to keep abreast with what positive work is being done to preserve our ’source of life’, the earth and it has also given me encouragement to explore the possibility of fulfilling a career in Medicine. I wonder if in the immediate communities where ‘WWOOF’ offers farm placements, there are medical projects or institutions where I could garner some medical experience to support my medical school application? I’ll explore this site further to find a list of WWOOF locations and research for some info about possible opportunities like this. Wish me success! Thanks. Anyone who reads this share – feel free to share in response :o ) Anyone who would like to encourage me – you are very welcome to :o )

Ash, Terry? have you any feedback? Thanks.

TAMMY, UK
p.s. I think the membership fees to join WWOOF as a volunteer are incredibly reasonable and makes this great programme very accessible. It is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY.

]]> By: Ashley Terry http://cookingupastory.com/wwoof-world-wide-opportunities-on-organic-farms-the-trailer/comment-page-1#comment-44756 Ashley Terry Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:59:24 +0000 http://cookingupastory.com/?p=11256#comment-44756 Hey, Robbin! The Trentino area of Italy was my favorite WWOOF spot on the whole tour! Well, that and Japan. And Aire Du Temps in the Pyrenees... okay we had a lot of great times! But in response to your post, you can certainly e-mail me at: ash@wwoofthemovie.com or reach me by phone at 503-502-6540. I see what you mean about there not being a specific "contact me" link on the website. I'll fix that. Thanks! Ash AT Films www.ashleyterry.com Hey, Robbin! The Trentino area of Italy was my favorite WWOOF spot on the whole tour! Well, that and Japan. And Aire Du Temps in the Pyrenees… okay we had a lot of great times! But in response to your post, you can certainly e-mail me at:
ash@wwoofthemovie.com
or reach me by phone at 503-502-6540.
I see what you mean about there not being a specific “contact me” link on the website. I’ll fix that. Thanks!

Ash
AT Films
http://www.ashleyterry.com

]]> By: Robbin http://cookingupastory.com/wwoof-world-wide-opportunities-on-organic-farms-the-trailer/comment-page-1#comment-44653 Robbin Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:15:55 +0000 http://cookingupastory.com/?p=11256#comment-44653 Hi Ashley! I am about to WWOOF in Italy and would love to talk to you about it but I can't seem to find a "contact me" link anywhere! Please drop me a line! -Robbin Hi Ashley!

I am about to WWOOF in Italy and would love to talk to you about it but I can’t seem to find a “contact me” link anywhere!

Please drop me a line!

-Robbin

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