A GUIDE TO WORKING WITH ANIMALS, FRUIT PICKING & FARM JOBS ABROAD
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Agriculture & Animals

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Fruit Picking
Emptying a field or orchard of its crop is a physically demanding task that has provided the backpacker with wages for ages.

Harvest Guide to Australia
Australia offers fruit picking jobs throughout the year. Find out where and when here.

Helpful Hostels in Australia and New Zealand
In fruit picking regions hostels are the best allies for fixing up work. Along with providing accommodation suitable for staying a season, many hostel owners can help with the job hunt and take you to and from the fields each day.

The Merlin Trust
The Merlin Trust award grants to enable young British horticulturists to visit gardens in Britain or abroad, or travel to see wild plants in their native habitats.


Other Resources
Directory > Agriculture & Animals Links
Fruit picking jobs and working in fields and farms, including organic farms and resources for those interested in working with horses


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