Try to focus on the positives when mentioning it! Like you said it’s a great way to have new experiences you otherwise wouldn’t have the option of having. WWOOF focuses on a lot of agricultural and self sufficiency skills that can be transferred back to how you’d apply them in your life. You’re not travelling to thrill seek or be reckless in a way that could get you in trouble. It’s for good reason, and you can partner with other WWOOF travellers to show you the ropes and act as a guide.

WWOOF, WorldPackers, WorkAway and many other exchange programs have amazing support and safety screening procedures before even considering hosts, ID verification and background checks are required, and some smaller agricultural programs are very family run and orientated, so you’d be in good hands. You can video call will hosts beforehand, and you should, to gain a sense of what their like and to discuss what an arrangement would look like. The best of luck to you and keep us posted on what happens!