D&T Build: Farm Skills Workshop

Men and women 13+
All creeds welcome
Adventure Score: 2

It’s been a long winter.

Chores get put off on account of the snow and wind and rain. But the sunshine and longer days are starting to dry us out and it’s finally time to put our backs into some long-overdue farm work, insha Allah.

Nestled in the forested foothills of the eastern sierra, the Dust and Tribe Camp One homestead always has work for us to do and we would love some help!

Having you here will make the work more enjoyable. We’ll get through it quicker, we’ll get to meet wonderful people, and we will all learn something new.

But maybe you don’t have a lot of experience with farm work? Fret not! If you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to teach.

Here’s some of what’s on the agenda:

• Prepping garden beds
• Constructing compost bins
• Cleaning livestock shelters
• Trenching for drainage
• Clearing brush
• Installing paddock gates

We’ll instruct you on how to use the necessary tools (pickaxes, shovels, digging bars, chainsaws, hand drills, levels, etc.) and we will have safety gear on-hand (goggles and first-aid).

We also have all of the equipment required to get the jobs done, but if we are blessed with a large turnout, we would appreciate you bringing the relevant tools for the work you would like to do, insha Allah.

Please bring your own gloves, water bottle, snacks, and closed-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Work-days are scheduled 10 am – 2 pm, after which we will host a lovely farm-style lunch featuring the eggs and meat that we are blessed to harvest on-site. People wanting to come early, stay late, or sleep over may do so once we’ve had a discussion to learn more about how best to accommodate you, insha Allah.

Due to the inherent risks of farm work and the sloping, forested layout of the Camp One homestead which does not allow for supervision, children under 13 are not welcome.

Included:

• Farm work instruction, mentorship, and supervision
• Halal, farm-style lunch using locally sourced meat and eggs
• Safety equipment and registered nurse on-site
• Networking opportunities with other like-minded people
• Mountain air and plenty of exercise
• New friends and a lifetime of memories!

Registration is free for this event. Unfavorable weather will cancel.

Please select the date that you would like to help from the drop-down menu below so that we know who is coming and when, God willing.

 
Questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us a message through our Contact page.