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Life in Finland
Here you will find reports about our emigration, bureaucracy, and life in rural Finland.


Workaway on our farm: How the world comes to us in Finland
Instead of travelling to distant countries ourselves, we now welcome people from all over the world to our home in Finland. Our Workawayers help with daily farm life, bring new ideas and stories, and become part of our lives. A rewarding exchange that makes our everyday brighter.

Maika Häusermann
Aug 115 min read
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Haymaking - tradition and efficiency
The haymaking has changed: once sweaty teamwork, now precise machinery. At Omavaraniemi, we combine both: gentle mowing with a motor scythe, traditional haycocks for rainy summers, and a small square baler for efficiency. This way, tradition stays alive and the heart is content when the hay is finally dry and safely stored.

Patrick Vogel
Jul 214 min read
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Why we emigrated to Finland
We are often asked: Why Finland? Funnily enough, hardly anyone asked why we were emigrating in the first place. Most people probably...

Patrick Vogel
Apr 282 min read
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