My Experience Becoming an Italian Farmer

TLDRLast summer, I unexpectedly became an Italian farmer despite having no experience with plants or animals. I took up the offer to farm sit in Italy and had to learn the ropes quickly. From feeding the animals to dealing with a baby owl and facing off against a fox, my time as a farmer was challenging but rewarding. And of course, I couldn't resist trying American-style pizza in Italy!

Key insights

🌱Becoming an Italian farmer taught me the importance of hard work and adaptability.

🐔Feeding and taking care of the animals on the farm was a big responsibility.

🦉Encountering a baby owl in the chicken coop was a surprising and memorable moment.

🦊I had to protect the chickens from a fox and even had a close encounter with it.

🍕Trying American-style pizza in Italy turned out to be a delicious surprise.

Q&A

Did you have any prior farming experience?

No, I had no experience with farming before this opportunity came up.

What was the most challenging part of being a farmer in Italy?

Adjusting to the hard physical work and responsibility of taking care of the animals was challenging for me.

Did you have any language barrier issues while farming in Italy?

Yes, I didn't speak Italian and there were moments of miscommunication, but overall, it worked out fine.

How did you handle the encounter with the baby owl in the chicken coop?

We made sure the owl was safe and put it in a more suitable place in the barn loft.

What was the highlight of your farming experience in Italy?

Trying American-style pizza in Italy and realizing how delicious it can be!

Timestamped Summary

00:00Last summer, I unexpectedly became an Italian farmer despite having no experience with plants or animals.

02:24I arrived at the farm in Italy, which was filled with animals like dogs, chickens, pigs, and more.

04:08I had a funny and confusing encounter with an old Italian woman who thought I was intruding.

05:54I encountered a baby owl in the chicken coop and had to make sure it was safe.

06:55I had a face-off with a fox that was causing trouble for the chickens.

08:07I had a great time in Italy, enjoying the scenery, the animals, and of course, the delicious pizza.