Homesteading- Shepherding 101

Seneca SC

25 September, 2022

Description

Do you want a way to provide healthy proteins for your family and have your kids outside more often and working with safe livestock? This class is geared for families who want a more agricultural lifestyle for their kids as well as a sustainable source of proteins (milk, cheese, meat) on smaller acreage. This event will be on a working farm with speakers that have decades of experience with small ruminants (sheep and goats). Topics covered- how to care for sheep and goats- health care, nutrition, pasture/ grass-fed tips, feeding, milking techniques and tools, hoof trimming, FAMACHA, BCS, handling, drenching and more. This event is outside with hands on experience. September 25th (Sunday) from 2pm-4pm. Fee- $50 per person. Must pay and sign up in advance. contact by text message is best. After completing the class, options for livestock purchasing and follow up mentoring.