Derrick

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  • Description

    Hi! My name is Derrick and I live in a beautiful 90 acre forest in Western Kentucky. For over 20 years I worked with my family doing commercial real estate development and managing a 400 acre farm, some of which has been in my family for over 160 years.

    In 2015 I got my bachelor's degree in biology and spent several years working on research projects involving biodiversity studies and parasites of insects. During this time I was fortunate enough to be a part of projects in the Alaskan Arctic, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Mammoth Cave National Park. Between 2017 and 2019 I managed a research lab at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. During that time I became very interested in regenerative agriculture.

    The last two years I have been transitioning parts of the farm to regenerative practices with help from the Organic Association of Kentucky. A few of these practices include composting, vegetable production, and forest farming.

    I did my first workaway in western France during March - April of 2022. It was a great experience and I am still in contact with some of the people I met. I would really like to experience more of what other people are doing to make their properties/communities healthier and more productive.

    Hobby wise, I spend a lot of time outdoors. Love hiking, kayaking, camping, scuba diving... Also, like to read, cook (only a decent cook but enjoy trying new things), watch movies, and practice mindfulness techniques. Definitely love meeting new people!

    I am used to very hard work and look forward to learning and participating in other peoples visions! Will be happy to answer any questions and provide references for potential visits. Thank you! Derrick

  • Interests

    Sustainability
    Plant care
    Culture
    Camping
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Outdoor activities
    Yoga / Wellness
    Self development
    Nature
    Languages
    Hiking
    Farming
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    Would really love to improve on German and Spanish.

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Languages

    Some knowledge of:  

    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Animal Care

    Able to teach about:  

    Teaching
  • More details about your skills

    A few of the things I have experience with are livestock management, fence building, drystone wall construction (took classes and have done my own projects), operating many types of farm equipment, and organizing group projects.

  • Age

    51

  • What else ...

    I am very interested in learning more about building with natural materials, especially stone and cob.

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies
      No

    • Special dietary requirements
      No

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