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Sheep Shearing School 2-day

May 25 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

| $100 – $200

Interested in learning how to shear sheep as a producer or as a profession? This hands-on workshop will give you the skills needed to effectively, efficiently, and humanely shear wool sheep.

Day 1

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024

Time: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Location: Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917

Cost: $100

Day 1:

  • Basic sheep handling and how-to tip
  • Simple shearing-crutching only
  • Hoof trimming
  • Equipment types and maintenance
  • Lunch provided

Limited to 20 people

Day 2

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024

Time: 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917

Cost: $100

Day 2:

  • Whole-body shearing instruction and practice

Limited to 12 people

Pre-registration is required –  REGISTER HERE

* Note – Day 1 is required to attend day 2.   Option to attend Day 1 only available.

Details

Date:
May 25
Time:
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost:
$100 – $200
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Organizer

UMaine Cooperative Extension
Phone
207.667.8212

Venue

Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center
508 Smithfield Road
Belgrade, ME 04917 United States
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