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

Farm sitter with experience in grapes and olives required for farm in Tuscany, Italy for a long-term period of about 3 years. Accommodation provided is a newly renovated, self-contained flatlet housed in the tower of the main building, with fireplace and a high level of finishes. Accommodation sleeps 2. All modern conveniences provided including TV and sound system. Fully equipped kitchen includes brand new cupboards and appliances. Washing machine, dishwasher and microwave provided.

In return for free accommodation, including services, person needed to oversee and maintain planting of new vineyard of approximately 1.5 hectares and 350 olive trees. No livestock to look after.

Sitter required from mid July 2009. The ability to speak Italian would be useful, but is not a necessity. Photos and further details supplied upon request.

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

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 farmsit 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, Ausralia. 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 inground 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 inground swimming pool.

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.

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.

Crop farmer from Canada would like to farm exchange with same or similar in South America. Preferences are Puerto Rico, Costa Rica or Nicaragau. Period of exchange is for 2 months over January, February, March, 2010.

Accommodation offered sleeps 5 and facilities include Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Telephone, Television, BBQ.

There are also some cats and dogs that need looking after, as well as a couple of horses.

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.