The WWOOF is an opportunity of a life time to travel and help the sustainability movement.

Half day of volunteer help is traded for food and accommodation, with no money exchanged.  This is not paid work on farms, it is an exchange of education and culture.  The WWOOF-USA® Host Farm Directory lists more than thirteen hundred organic farms (not necessarily USDA certified organic) and gardens across the country.  The Host Farm Profile contains information about the location, general responsibilities,  and lifestyle of the host.  Any farm, community, or garden project in the US that is willing to host and accommodate volunteers can participate in our program.  We encourage all types of volunteers and hosts who can cooperate to strengthen sustainable agriculture worldwide to be a part of WWOOF-USA®.  The program is open to anyone 18 years of age or older, regardless of experience.

WWOOF farms offer a variety of educational opportunities, including growing vegetables, keeping bees, building straw bale houses, working with animals, making wine, and much more. With over a thousand farms in all 50 states, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, there is something for everyone.  You can preview the Directory of Farms before becoming a member on this website.

A WWOOF member contacts the Host Farms to discuss hopes and expectations to form an agreeable arrangement.  WWOOFing is a way to learn practical farming skills, be part of the organic agriculture movement, and experience the heart of American agrarian culture.

Once you become a WWOOFer by joining the organization, you will receive online access to the Directory of Host Farms.  You can choose to also receive a printed and bound Directory of Host Farms mailed to you.  There are many advanced options available to you once you are registered:  FORUMS online for communicating with our WWOOF community, advanced search options such as ability to find hosts willing to accept WWOOFers traveling with children, and viewing and making comments and ratings about your experiences.  Next, contact the farms you are interested in visiting to check availability and arrange a stay.  WWOOFers generally volunteer for half a day in exchange for meals, accommodation, and education.  Our Hosts do not offer any monetary payment for WWOOFers.  The length of a farm stay is determined by you and the host, and can vary from a few days to a season.  The key to a mutually beneficial experience is lots of clear and open discussion about hopes and expectations before arriving at the farm- we recommend using the telephone to have a conversation.

WWOOF offers a rare opportunity for people to share their knowledge and efforts with others from a variety of backgrounds. It relies on trust, respect, and hard work. Read below to determine if WWOOF is right for you.
Hosts welcome willing WWOOFers onto their property to help get work done with the intention of sharing knowledge and meeting new people while growing food for local communities.

Being a WWOOF host may be right if you:

• will provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for a volunteer
• are participating in organic or sustainable activities
• have projects and tasks that you could use help with
• are interested in sharing your knowledge and daily life with volunteers
• recognize that WWOOFers are not laborers, and can not receive any monetary compensation for work

One-half day’s work on a farm by a WWOOFer is exchanged for food and accommodation from the Host. Your trade agreement can be defined any number of ways: Work hours, days, length of stay, meal arrangements and accommodations vary greatly, and it is each host’s and volunteer’s joint responsibility to form a clear agreement.

Being a WWOOFer may be appropriate if you:

• are a respectful and courteous guest in the homes and on the lands of others
• are interested in learning about sustainable and organic farming methods
• are willing to work hard on projects and tasks presented to you