Shepherding 101:
Getting Started in the Sheep Industry
Are you new to the sheep industry or want to learn more about raising market lambs? With a focus on practical information and skills relating to production practices, this course will give you the basics on rearing quality lambs.
- “Getting into Sheep”-
- Why do people decide to Get into the Sheep Business?
- Why do people decide to Get out of the Sheep Business?
- Know your present abilities, management system and your limitations
- Selecting the right breed-type of sheep for your operation
- Facilities / Environment
- Predators / Guardians
- Reproduction Cycle / Breeding
- Flock Nutrition
- Flock Health
- Lambing
- Marketing
- Support
The sheep industry in Alberta is growing, we are pleased to see expansion by existing producers and welcome people new into the industry. To support a sustainable, thriving industry ALP is collaborating with Olds College to bring you this course.
Registration Information
Location: Olds College
Date: TBA
Time: 9:30am - 4pm
Fee: $125 + GST Includes lunch
