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May 30\u201331, 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<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $350<\/p>\n Register Online <\/span><\/a>\n

Audit Option:<\/strong> $40 for both days, or $25 per day:<\/p>\n Register for Audit Option <\/span><\/a>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

This 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.<\/p>\n

This 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.<\/p>\n

Lunch will be provided both days.<\/p>\n

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If 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<\/a> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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