Small Ruminant Care for Beginners

This online class will serve as an introduction to what it takes to raise SMALL RUMINANTS, from a herd of two to a larger breeding herd. Topics covered will include feed, pasture management, predation prevention, fencing, and housing. We will be joined by Dr. Worley, a local DVM from Sound Equine, who specializes in RUMINANTS AND WHO WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE BASICS OF SMALL RUMINANT HEALTH. This class is a part of a new series called Living on the Land, a program by WSU Regional SMALL FARMS FOR KITSAP, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. Living on the Land is for homesteaders, backyard growers, and anyone interested in connecting with their local food systems. Classes will take place online, where people can access them from the comfort of their home, and in-person, at local farms and homesteads for hands-on, interactive learning. Topics in 2025 will cover chicken and poultry care, raising and breeding SMALL RUMINANTS, seed-saving, food preservation, and composting. Living on the Land classes will take place throughout the year and participants can attend one class or all. Online classes have unlimited registration. In-person class size is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are available to reserve approximately one month before the class. The classes are free and open to the public. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550, BREMERTON WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360-228-7301) at least two weeks prior to the event. WSU Extension Regional SMALL FARMS PROGRAM HAS ACQUIRED PORTABLE LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION EQUIPMENT TO INCREASE MORE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. We currently offer live Spanish interpretation when available. Persons who need Spanish translation services at our events, please contact your local Extension office at least two weeks in advance of the event. Contact Kellie Henwood, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or call (360) 379-5610 ext. 201. El Programa Regional de Pequeñas Granjas de Extensión de WSU tiene equipos portátiles de interpretación para facilitar el acceso a oportunidades educativas. Ofrecemos interpretación al español en vivo cuando esta disponible. Si necesita servicios de interpretación al español durante nuestros eventos, comuníquese con su oficina local de Extensión con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Contacte a Kellie Henwood, escriba a kellie.henwood@wsu.edu o llame al (360) 379-5610, ext. 201.