Farm Exchange and Farm Sitting for Farmers - Join our Free Club Today!

Farm exchange and farm swaps allow farmers from around the world to finally take a holiday! When last did you take a break? I mean a real break, not just a weekend here or a couple of days there?

Wouldn't is be nice to farm exchange and go away for a couple of weeks knowing that your farm was in capable hands? Does this sound too good to be true? Well, not really, because Country Living and Farm Lifestyles will have a look at your requirements and try and match them with applicants who have applied to swap, exchange or house-sit farms. Those that will be successful in achieving a match will be because they themselves run a similar farm in their own part of the world. We will give you a short list of people to choose from, and you will be able to contact them directly. We are just the portal for you to connect with like-minded farmers.

Because this is an international farmers portal, you now have the choice of exchanging your farm with someone halfway across the world. Yes, it may be a bus man's holiday, but a change is as good as a holiday, and you will see another part of the world that you have never seen before. When we have a match we will contact you directly with the details, and you will then have a choice of up-grading to have access to the contact.

There is no charge for this service. HOWEVER it will be your responsibility of checking back often to see what additional postings have been listed that may be a match for you. We do not have the time to do this for you.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for farmhands to help you out in the summer, or on either a part-time or full-time basis, we have people on our farming jobs wanted page who have advertised their willingness to work, and all the details of their skills and areas of preference can be found here.

If you cannot find what you are looking for we have a page for Farming Jobs Worldwide where you can send us details of your staffing needs, and we will place an advert on the Internet for you, free of charge.

Farm Sitting Required

Sheep farmer is looking for a long-term tenant to look after his farm from November 2009 through to 2010 for a one year period.

They are looking for someone to care for their farm in south central KY. for a period of one year. It's a beautiful place. They have a flock of 18 lambs and sheep. Keeping the place up and caring for the animals would be the chores. There is also one cat and two dogs to care for.

Farmhouse capacity sleeps 4 and offers the following: Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Telephone and a Sound System.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Hello we are an Australian farming couple who will be visiting UK for 3 months in 2010 from August until November and wanting to include a couple of farmsits in England or Ireland.

We are available from September until November as we have a farm-sit in Scotland until then. We are happy to do a short stay and are considered most reliable and honest, and have a lifetime of farming and caring for stock.

We run cattle, sheep and horses, grow hay and run a chaff mill here in Queensland, Australia. We would like to see how you do things in the UK and meet the local farmers. We have Clydesdale horses and carriage ponies as well. Looking forward to your reply, Anne and Peter Ryan "Kolan Station Homestead", Bucca.

Farming mainly beef, crops, horses, sheep and have hayfields.

Farmhouse which sleeps 6, and has the following: Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television, BBQ, and in-ground pool.

In addition there are 5 Border Collie working dogs, 1 cat, chooks (chickens) and checking up on the cattle.

Other information that may be of interest:The farm is near the beaches and a river for fishing. The farmhouse is a 4 bedroom , 2 bathroom farmhouse, with an older style in-ground swimming pool.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

I have a small horse farm, including chickens, ducks, a garden and dogs and wish to have someone look after my farm for 2 weeks while I go to Italy on business in August, 2010. An event rider would be an ideal candidate.

Although I need farm sitting for the first two weeks in August you are more than welcome to stay for the whole month of August and enjoy relaxing on the farm and doing some riding.

Farmhouse sleeps 3 and offers the following:Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, BBQ

In addition to the horses there are chickens and 3 dogs to look after.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farm Sitting Offered:

Long-term farm sitting offered by young couple for any farms in Queensland. This couple has had extensive experience in a previous farm sit where they looked after a farm for 6 months in Taranaki, New Zealand.

One partner is a handyman and forklift driver with experience in fences, garage doors, general labour etc. The other, is able to offer customer support, gardening & cleaning.

Interested farmers, who wish to contact these farm sitters, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Couple from Australia look to farm sit for long term for about 6 months on any farms that are within an 8 hr drive from Yamba NSW.

They are experienced in breaking horses and looking after cattle. Also do fencing, cutting firewood, maintaining the yards, cleaning the stables, managing the rotation of paddocks and have even had experience in renovating an old milking shed into a granny flat!

Male partner is a farrier and has a broad knowledge of animals, birds and reptiles having also owned a pet shop in the past.

Female partner also had her own cleaning business, and is not afraid of hard work.

Accompanying them would be 2 horses, possibly a dog and one pet calf of 6 months old.

Interested farmers, who wish to contact these farm sitters, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farm Sitter from Ballina, Victoria offers his services. Has experience in looking after cattle, sheep and horses for many years. A lot of experience in animal husbandry and farm maintenance.

Interested farmers, who wish to contact these farm sitters, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.
(ID:OFRD/06) FARM SITTING OFFERED: USA or ANYWHERE (Added: 21/04/2010)

Female vet student looking to farm sit for June and/or July, 2010.

Willing to look after most farm animals.

Experienced farm and pet sitter. Looking for live-in situation during summer. Veterinary student looking for work in rural farm areas.

Interested farmers, who wish to contact these farm sitters, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Couple aged 20/21years available for farm sitting or general farm work either part-time or full time. Male is experienced dairy farmer and contractor and female has dairy experience, childcare and cleaning both worked in Qld, Australia on dairy farm for 1 month.

Available from October 2010. Preferably accommodation provided in either NZ, USA, Australia, others may be considered.

Interested farmers, who wish to contact these farm sitters, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farm Exchanges

Irish Beef farmers wish to go away during the summer months of either July, August or September, 2010 for a period of about 2-3 weeks.

Accommodation consists of a farmhouse which sleeps 7+ and has a dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, Main-en-suite and BBQ.

There are some additional animals on the property that need taking care of. There are 2 Mini Yorkies which are house pets, 2 sheep collies, 5 sheep and 1 horse.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Owners of a horse farm are looking to for a farm exchange indefinitely starting September 2009.

They are looking for someone or a couple to take over the running of a horse farm/equestrian yard in return for free 2 bedroom house. You would even be able to keep your own horse.

Farmhouse sleeps 4 and offers the following facilities: Stove, Fridge, Washing Machine, Television.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Owners of a horse farm in Canada would like to go away for a few weeks in either June, July or August in either 2010 or 2011.

They offer a farmhouse which sleeps 5 and offers the following facilities: Stove, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television.

In addition to the horses there are 2 dogs and some barn cats to feed. There is also a garden to maintain with flowerbeds and general gardening.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Hobby sheep farmers in Finland wish to farm exchange for 2 weeks during the months of either June or July in 2010 or 2011.

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television and Sound System

In addition there is one cat and one dog to look after. For additional details on this farm see http://www.homeforexchange.com ID 14531.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Flower and Beef farmers want to exchange a farm in Alberta for a farm in either New Zealand or Australia for 2 weeks during the month of November, 2010.

In addition to the cows, there are also an assortment of miniature animals as pet horses, goats, rabbit, and miniature cows. As well as a farm dog and 4 barn cats.

The farmhouse sleeps 6 and has the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, BBQ

A message from the farmers themselves:"We would like to entertain a farm family in our country for 2 weeks, working and playing and traveling. We live in a beautiful part of Canada not far from the mountains, lakes and rivers. We have a motor boat, vacation home and are close to the famous West Edmonton mall in Edmonton. In exchange we would like to experience the same in your country."

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farmers from the USA wish to farm exchange for 2-3 weeks, anytime between 2010-2011. The main line of farming is crops and sheep. There is 120 acres of hay, 50 head of sheep and some poultry to take care of.

In addition there are 2 horses, 3 house cats & 6 dogs (4 Border Collies, Livestock Guardian Dogs).

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, BBQ

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Hobby farmers from the USA which to farm exchange for 2-4 weeks during July/August 2010.

Animals to look after: 10 sheep, 1 llama & 25 chickens. There is also a golden retriever and a collie, 5 cats and a tankful of fish. There is also a garden and a vegetable garden that will need tending.

House sleeps 5 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, Main-en-suite, BBQ

Additional Information: 2300 sq foot home on 2.5 acre small hobby farm located 30 minutes drive from both Durango, CO and Farmington, NM, in the heart of the "four corners". Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon National Park, Santa Fe are all reachable within a few hours drive. Cars included in swap. Mountain views, nice neighbors, and small river on property.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farmers from the UK who own beef cattle, horses and poultry would like to either farm exchange or pay someone to farm sit for a week at a time during the months of April, November and December, 2010.

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following facilities: Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, Main-en-suite.

Other animals to look after: 2 cats and 3 dogs.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Australian Beef farmers from beautiful Victoria, who also farm horses, are looking to farm exchange with like farmers from either Canada, France or Spain during April, May, June or July, 2010. Period to exchange is for either 2-8 weeks.

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, Main-en-suite, BBQ.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Swedish vegetable farmers from Övertorneå growing seed potatoes and barley wish to farm exchange with like farmers during June or July, 2011 for 2 weeks or so.

Farmhouse on offer sleeps 5 and has the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television & Sound System.

There are 2 dogs to take care of in addition to the farm.

We are a family of 5 that seeks a potato farm or a house on the country in ex. USAs potato districts to have a few weeks time off. Have sauna, one in the house and one by the lake. The house is situated by a lake that you can fish in and it's close to the woods if you want to stroll there. Our house is situated only 9 km from the Northern Arctic Circle.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Crop farmers from Victoria, Australia are looking to farm swap with farmers from the USA, Canada or Europe for either 2 months during either June, July, August or September 2010 or for long term for 12 months if a suitable match comes along.

The farmhouse sleeps 7+ and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System & BBQ.

Additional animals include 8 chickens and 2 dogs.

Additional information: The property is a broad acre cropping farm of 4,600 acres. Applicants would need to work with the existing farm manager.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Australian Hobby farmers from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland would like to farm exchange with like-minded hobby farmers in New Zealand for the Christmas Period, 2010.

The hobby farm consists of cows, goats, chickens, bees, fruit orchards and veggie patches. There are 3 cows, 2 goats, chickens and 2 lovely Labradors! They are all very well behaved and are low maintenance.

Farmhouse offered sleeps 6 and has the following: Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System & BBQ.

Additional Information: We have 2 adults and a 17 year old daughter in our party. Would love to see New Zealand and experience life on the land not a tourist. Open to offers. Thanks.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

We live in Rural Colorado on 26 acres on a country road near lots of hiking and biking trails, hot springs , ski resort. We have trees, yard and a small garden to tend. There are two dogs, two cats and two birds to take care of as well. We might have a few chickens this summer as well! Our house was built in 2001, with unbelievable mountain views, 3000 square feet, lots of modern luxuries. We have three bedrooms.

Looking to farm exchange for 2-4 weeks in either June, July, August, 2010.

We have 3 bedrooms, and the house offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone and Television.

The only animals to look after are two dogs, two cats and two parakeets.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Hobby farmers with, sheep, vegetables would like to farm swap for 2 months during July & August, 2010.

Farmhouse sleeps 4 and has the following:Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Telephone & BBQ.

There are other animals that need taking care of; 13 ducks, 3 chickens, one dog, 2 cats, a rabbit, one turtle and a fish on the small hobby farm.

All animals listed need food and water. All in all it takes about 30 minutes a day and one hour on the weekends to keep the farm maintained.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Sheep farmers from Nelson, New Zealand wish to farm swap with any farmers anywhere during September, 2011 for 4 weeks, during the time that the Rugby World Cup will be taking place.

Farmhouse sleeps 5 and offers the following:Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Telephone, Television, Sound System, BBQ

Additional animals include 2 obedient dogs and 2 chooks.

Additional information:Our 22ha lifestyle block is mainly regenerating native bush. We have some sheep for weed control. Our location and view is excellent, our home modest.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Farmers who are very flexible would like to swap with other farmers during either 2010 or 2011 during any month for any length of time, that suits accordingly.

Farmers are primarily dairy farmers with flowers, horses, herbs, lavender, poultry, sheep and vegetables.

Farmhouse sleeps 4. Details to be discussed with owners.

Additional information: We are a Welsh farming couple. My partner is a dairy herdsman, that was brought up on a sheep farm. I work with him. We love what we do, and are looking for a change and to learn new things.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Here is a farm exchange with a difference! The request come from the owners of Paulownia Park Farm Adventures, a small holding business that offers farm and animal feeding tours to a variety of visitors. Preschool to pensioner groups.

Owners would like to swap for a farm ideally in California for 1-2 months during either November, December or anytime during 2010 or 2011.

The house offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System & BBQ.

There are 12 Timor ponies, 12 sheep, 3 goats, 2 cats ducks and hens to look after.

Owners are happy to look at shorter term options.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Irish beef and crop farmers wish to farm exchange with like-minded farmers for 1-2 weeks during July, 2010.

The farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Main-en-suite

In addition there are 2 dogs and 6 chickens to care for.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Beef & Sheep farmers wish to farm swap with like minded farmers during the first 3 weeks of June, 2010

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, BBQ.

Other animals to take of: 2 dogs and 2 cats

Additional Information Given: Owners are happy to offer someone with farm experience the use of their home while they are away if a swap doesn't work. Perhaps a retired farmer or similar.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Poultry farmers from Canada, who own 30 chickens, would like to farm swap during the month of May, 2011 for 2-4 weeks.

Farmhouse sleeps 4 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Television, Sound System, BBQ

Other animals to look after consist of 4 dogs and a cat.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

English lady smallholder would like to farm exchange with like-minded hobby farmers in NZ between November 2010 and April 2011, for 5 months.

Farmhouse sleeps 4 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, BBQ

The property is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Mid-Dorset with the coast just 30 minutes away. It is ideal for hunting, shooting and for fishing lovers.

There is approximately 12-15 acres of land to oversee. Mainly filled up with approximately 30 sheep, 3 horses and 2 beautiful border collies plus an old lab!

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Victorian Merino sheep farmers looking to farm exchange with farmers in either Europe of the USA, anytime during either 2010 or 2011.

In addition to the sheep they have cows on agistment.

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, Main-en-suite, BBQ

Farmers are 5th generation Australian farmers on the property, with a potential 6th generation farmer in their 6 year old son. They live 1.4 hours outside of Melbourne. There are no other animals to take care of.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Bee farmers from New South Wales, Australia looking to farm exchange during either February, March or anytime in 2011 for 3-6 weeks.

Farmhouse on offer consists of the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, BBQ.

In addition to the bees there are 7 dogs and 2 cats to look after.

Farmers would also consider farm sitting.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

New Zealand farmers have a 7ha certified organic orchard situated in Golden Bay New Zealand and would like to farm exchange for 4-8 weeks during either September, October or November 2010 or 2011.

The area is surrounded by national parks beautiful beaches and 4.5 km for Takaka (village of approx 4,000) The farms main crop is mandarins and avocados. Ideally they would like to travel Sept - Dec 10 or 11 and exchange for a farming experience in Scotland.

The farm work would consist of about 1-3 hrs a day (not weekends)that time of year and is mainly stocking the organic stall, feeding chickens, and a bit of planting weeding in the greenhouse.

Farmhouse sleeps 4 and offers the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, BBQ

There is one friendly dog to look after in addition to the chickens.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Looking for a 1 to 4 years exchange with a horse-ready farm in South Florida. We have two horses & three dogs. Our farm is 9 acres, has 8 stalls, pool and it is horse ready. Beautiful oaks trees and great location. 5 minutes from the HITS in Ocala Florida. We would like this to take place during August, 2010/2011.

Farmhouse sleeps 6 and offers the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Sound System, Main-en-suite, BBQ

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

UK Sheep and Turkey farmers wish to farm swap with similar farmers in Minnesota. The own 18 Jacobs Sheep and 20 Turkeys.

They would like to farm exchange during the months of October and November, 2010 for 2 weeks.

They offer a farmhouse that sleeps 3 and offers the following:Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System, BBQ

In addition to the sheep and the turkeys there are 4 Parsons Jack Russell terriers and 8 Zebra Finches to look after.

Extra Info: We have a 16 acre smallholding in the Scottish borders. The main livestock are hens. We have 18 Jacobs sheep. The person swapping will need to rent a car as we a very rural but still only 11 miles from Edinburgh. We want to visit family in Duluth so nee a swap close enough to travel regularly.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.

Single male beef, crop and sheep farmer plans to go away for 1-3 weeks in September 2010 and would like to farm exchange with like farmers in the UK.

Farmhouse sleeps 7 and offers the following: Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, Sound System and BBQ.

There are 5 sheepdogs and 1 cat to look after.

Interested applicants, who wish to apply for this farm exchange, are asked to use our Contact Us form and quote the ID number.