Due to a late cancellation, we still have a couple of spots in JMF’s Fall Shepherding Camp. Of all the things we do at the farm all year Shepherding Camp is my very favorite!
One reason I love Shepherding Camp, is that it’s something I wish had been around when I was dreaming of owning a flock of sheep. I honestly had no idea if sheep would be a lot of work, or if I would be physically able to handle them. When I got started I had to rely on books, which had lots of facts about sheep but couldn’t answer my primary question: could I be a shepherd?
Hands down, the best part of Shepherding Camp is watching the participants amaze themselves. They often arrive having never touched a sheep, and by the time they leave, they can round up the flock, trim hooves, give oral medications and injections, look for signs of heavy parasite loads, and so much more. Last year, we had our Fall campers build a little practice fence and let me tell you, they were so proud of that fence! (Camper Marla did a guest post for us last year that probably describes the experience far better than I ever could.)
If you’ve dreamed of tending your own flock of sheep, come spend a few days with us at the farm. It will be an experience you’ll never forget.
