Introduction to Shepherding
dom 13 de sep
|Olympia
Spend the day on a working farm with shepherd, Carissa Miller, learning about the ancient practice of keeping sheep ethically and sustainably in todays world. This course is for those considering starting a flock or current sheep farmers looking to improve their systems
Horario y ubicación
13 sep 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Olympia, 600 Hartman Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513, USA
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Humans have been shepherding for over 8,000 years. Sheep provide us with an incredible amount of resources and entertainment. What does this ancient practice mean today and how can it fit into your life? In this course I am excited to invite you to my farm to share with you my practices and help you get started on planning your own! This course is for folks considering starting a flock, new shepherds with existing flocks, and shepherds who have been at it for awhile and curious to see how someone else does it!
What we will cover in this course:
Determining your goals. Meat? Fiber? Land management? Business? All of the above? Once we have determined your goals we can figure out how to build a flock and systems that support those goals.
Different types of sheep and how to build your starter flock
Fencing: Different types of hard and…