Sheep 101 - April 11 2026 9am-1pm

April 11 -- 9am-1pm Mitchell Wool Co. Farm, 4068 Hough Rd, Dryden, MI 48428, USA Let's get BAAAAAAck to the basics with what we know so very well.  Sheep!  If you are interested in learning more about sheep, beyond just the glorious fibers they share with us, this one day intensive is for you!  You will learn:  history of sheep farming  sheep classification (lambs, ewes, rams, wethers) different breeds of sheep found on Mitchell Wool Farm  the role the sheep play in our pastures (rotational grazing and regenerative farming) why we choose to breed the time of year we do  natural sheep behavior what pests plague many sheep  why we choose not to be an organic farm  personalities of different breeds  gestation, birth rates and cycles  fleece differences between our breeds what is staple length and why does it matter the important of shearing and how to do it properly to not damage the fleece meat from different breeds of sheep  lamb vs mutton meat classification Cost of attendance is