Entrepreneurs

ERICA: I am the Robinson Crusoe of my own life. Referring to the perseverance, courage and adventurous spirit that Robinson had and above all to the saying that there is always hope! I have worked as a social worker in adult social work and service guidance for almost 6 years. I also have a lot of experience working in the field of substance abuse. Before working as a social worker, I worked as a community nurse for over 10 years.

Educational background:

• Community nurse (primary care education program)
• Sociologist (Amk)
• Green Care Pro studies (Amk)
• Change coach
• Basic degree in nature counselor
• Professional degree in entrepreneurship
• Animal and nature-assisted nepsy coach
• Specialized vocational degree in product development 2026 ->

I have loved animals since I was very young, even though I suffered from severe allergies when I was little. I have been in all possible animal and horse clubs and have taken care of horses and ridden since I was a little girl. My sister and I even smuggled pets home. The “creative activities club”, which also caused hilarity, was one of my hobbies as a child. There has always been a pet at home and over time I have tolerated allergies quite well. I would not have survived the storms of life without the presence of a furry friend and it has always had an enormous meaning.

JARMO: I received team leader training in the army. I have worked in the construction industry for about 10 years. For the last 10 years I have worked in a meat processing plant. I graduated from Kannun as an animal caretaker at Kpedu and also attended farrier school at Kaustinen Kpedu.

Educational background:

• Basic degree in construction
• Basic degree in food processing
• Basic degree in agriculture; animal care expertise
• Training in farriery

My first dog came into my life when I was 15 years old, and it was a retriever. Since then, dogs have also come into my own household and they have been dachshunds. I hunt and the dachshunds are part of it and are otherwise part of the family. I also breed dogs under my own kennel name. On our farm, I take care of the animals' feet; horses' hooves, sheep, goats and cattle's hooves, dogs' nails, etc. I am also responsible for all kinds of construction and renovation work that occurs on the farm almost daily.

Animals and nature have always been close to my heart.

A big factor in our activities is a sense of humor and positivity. We stick to that, without forgetting to be serious when the situation requires it.
The goal is to bring happy moments and experiences to life.   

We have reunited our family and we have a total of 7 children and there are already grandchildren. The first children have already moved on to their own, but they can also be "spotted" on the farm. Our farm is a part of our lives and the whole family can enjoy it. Sometimes you can also meet our parents helping out on the farm.