UMaine Extension offers sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members
Cumberland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a day-long sheep and goat clinic for new and current 4-H members from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on June 8 at Cumberland Fairgrounds.
Youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to participate in this hands-on clinic designed to build knowledge, confidence and practical skills for youth enrolled in or interested in starting a sheep or goat 4-H project. This educational event offers two learning tracks: one for new project members and another for those with prior experience.
Participants will explore key topics such as basic care, lambing and kidding, business planning, genetic improvement, and essential animal management practices. Workshop presenters include UMaine Extension Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator Rachel White, sheep farmer Timiya Marinuea, and Jacki Martinez Perkins, organic livestock specialist at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA).
All participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch. Animals will be provided for hands-on demonstrations and practice.
Registration is required by June 1 on the event webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971 or sadee.mehuren@maine.edu.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and help grow the food-based economy. Extension also leads Maine’s 4-H program, the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in the state. 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing and are developed to fit a variety of backgrounds, interests, budgets and schedules. Participants complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.