Introduction to Shepherding
Sun, Sep 13
|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
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Olympia, 600 Hartman Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513, USA
About the event
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…
Tickets
Class Registration
Tickets are sliding-scale. "Suggested price" is what the farmer needs to make ends meet. "Low income" tickets are available for those who cannot afford suggested price. "Farm sponsor" tickets help to support those purchasing low income tickets. Together we can take care of each other and grow our shepherding skills!
From $110.00 to $185.00
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