Workshop & Farm Tour For New Shepherds
We are so excited that you are thinking about adding sheep to your farm! In this workshop, Kim Goodling, shepherd and educator, will help you gain the confidence and knowledge you need to bring home your first flock of sheep. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to prepare your farm property for bringing home your first flock of sheep. You will learn about:
- choosing the right breed of sheep
- fencing options
- hay feeding systems
- lambing systemss
- grazing systems
- shelters and
- barn design
During this workshop, you will have opportunity to ask questions, tour Kim’s farm property, and see first hand tried and true methods of raising sheep. You will be provided with worksheets to reinforce what you are learning. Come wearing CLEAN boots and dress for the weather. Please note that we are a hillside farm and we will be walking on uneven terrain.
Date/Time
Thursday, August 12 9:30am-12:30pm
Driving Directions
GPS can NOT be trusted the final 5 miles up to the farm. Please print the following driving directions and bring them with you or you may wish you were on horseback! 😉
What To Bring
- clean boots/shoes
- bug spray
- paper/pencil
- dress for the weather
- water bottle
- questions