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SUMMARY:2026 Sheep Shearing School
DESCRIPTION:May 30–31\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (both days)\nNorth Belgrade Community Center (and Sunrise Farm)\n508 Smithfield Road\, Belgrade\, Maine 04917 (Google Maps)\nCost: $350 \n Register Online \nAudit Option: $40 for both days\, or $25 per day: \n Register for Audit Option \n \nThis two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered during the school include crutching and full-body shearing. Participants must be able to bend for extended periods\, lift 50 lbs\, and be at least 16 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nThis event’s instructors include Rachel White\, an Extension Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator\, and professional shearers Jeff Birchstead\, Emily Garnett\, Abigail Smith\, and Arla Casselman. \nLunch will be provided both days. \n\nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207.667.8212 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/event/sheep-shearing-school/
LOCATION:Sunrise Farm\, 508 Smithfield Road\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Baez":MAILTO:sue.baez@maine.edu
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