Celebrating 25 Years of WWOOF-USA
"WWOOFing introduced me to a world far beyond the confines of my home. It gave me a way to explore the beauty of the world through both the people I met as well as the myriad of different environments."
70%
WWOOFers’ mental well-being was positively impacted by being closer to nature
59%
People learned to grow their own food
20k
New farmers created
75%
WWOOFers had a life-changing experience through WWOOF
47k
WWOOFers made a career change because of WWOOF
69%
WWOOFers learned things they never would have in a traditional educational environment
Our Community
Share Your Story
For 25 years, WWOOF has connected people, farms, and cultures through meaningful experiences across the USA.
We’d love to hear how WWOOF shaped your journey.
Share your memories, photos, and experiences to help us celebrate 25 years of WWOOF together. Your story is part of our history.
Email your WWOOF story to info@wwoofusa.org.
Future Farmer Program
Launched in 2021, the Future Farmer Program supports aspiring farmers by reducing financial barriers to agricultural education and creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities on WWOOF host farms.
Since launching, the program has continued to grow and deepen its impact:
124 participants supported
74% BIPOC participation
16,000 hours spent on farms
$305,130 awarded in funding
Beyond these numbers, the program is cultivating a growing network of beginning farmers: people building knowledge, confidence, and lasting relationships that extend far beyond a single season.
"WWOOFing was a transformative experience that changed the trajectory of my career. What began as a learning opportunity grew into something deeper. That foundation continues to guide how I show up for our community today."
- Jessica, Future Farmer
The Future of WWOOF
As we celebrate 25 years of WWOOF in the United States, we’re also planting seeds for the future.
For 25 years, WWOOF has connected people in the US to farms, food, land, and community through hands-on learning and cultural exchange. With your support, we can continue to grow this movement for the next 25 years and beyond.
You can help by sharing WWOOF with friends, family, farmers, travelers, educators, and changemakers. Every new host, WWOOFer, and supporter strengthens our community.
We’re also dreaming big and making regenerative farming experiences accessible to more people:
Thank you for sharing this page, spreading the word, and helping shape the future of WWOOF.
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