May 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunrise Farm / North Belgrade Community Center
508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917 (Google Map)
Cost:
Day 1 only – $100
Lunch will be provided on day 1.
Day 1 (20 person limit):
- Basic sheep handling and how-to tip
- Simple shearing- crutching only
- Hoof trimming
- Equipment types and maintenance
Day 2 (FULL):
- Whole-body shearing instruction and practice
Speakers:
- Rachel White, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator
- Jeff Birchstead, Professional shearer
- Emily Garnett, Professional shearer
- Abigail Smith, Professional shearer
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Sue Baez, sue.baez@maine.edu, 207.667.8212.
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