My name is Ben. I'm a recently graduated farmer who's currently traveling after my last gig was up. I moved to Asheville from Texas to begin my new life in the mountains, and haven't looked back. I love foraging and wildcrafting medicines/foods as well as cultivating crops and raising animals within integrated systems that heal people and the land. Let’s connect over food, justice and healthy relationships to the land and one another.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have 0 money but need 1 couch to stay on. I appreciate connecting with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. I also try to spend as little time/energy in traditional money-based economies if I can help it!

Interests

Let's start a band

• herbalism
• mycology
• wildcrafting
• regenerative agriculture
• agricultura orgânica

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Afrobeat has my heart. I listen to anything that sparks joy and makes me move, so let’s please share music!
Movies: Anything thought provoking, inspiring and created with artistry.
Books: Anything by Junot Diaz, Gloria Anzaldúa, Octavia Butler, and Paulo Freire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biology internship for a summer in Hawaii researching pollinators and their habitats.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know how to play guitar pretty well. Can talk your ear off about farming, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture, mushrooms, and biology.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A Listening Ear, a fine tune, an amazing home cooked curry, gardening tips/work, cleaning, and general help with anything around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Hungary, Portugal