Earn Money Abroad by Working in Agriculture with AwayToWork

🌍 In our latest episode, we’re digging into a unique path to adventure, skill-building, and paid international experience—all through agriculture.

Meet Paytten, a Canadian who turned her love for farming and travel into a global journey across the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden. Now a program coordinator at AwayToWork, she’s helping others take the leap too.

From hay fields to horse barns, cultural exchange to professional growth, this episode is full of honest stories, smart tips, and life-changing takeaways—perfect for anyone wondering what’s next.

🌱 Learn how to get paid to work abroad
🏇 Hear what it’s really like to live and work in different countries
🛫 Find out how to overcome barriers like logistics, visas, and safety

Whether you're planning a gap year, considering a break from university, or simply curious about what else is out there—this episode might just plant the seed you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tune in now — and start thinking outside the classroom (and the country).

 

Topics Discussed

Paid Agriculture Placements Abroad: Learn how Canadians are earning money while gaining real-world experience in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and hospitality across the globe.

Three Countries, Three Cultures, One Big Life Lesson: Peyton shares what it was like to live and work in Washington State, Ireland, and Sweden—and how each placement shaped her skills and confidence.

Why Support Matters: Discover the key role of organizations like International Rural Exchange Canada in helping youth navigate travel, jobs, visas, and safety.

Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience: From machinery fears to solo train rides across Ireland, hear how stepping outside your comfort zone can spark personal transformation.

Budgeting for Adventure: Gap years don’t have to break the bank. Hear how paid placements and room-and-board arrangements make global travel accessible.

Opportunities Beyond Agriculture: Explore placement options in culinary arts, hospitality, greenhouse operations, and even winemaking.

 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

 

• Learn more and apply: https://awaytowork.ca

• Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call

 

Connect With The Canadian Gap Year Association

 

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