SHEEP BREEDS TOUR OF THE SHEEP BARN

SHEEP BREEDS TOUR OF THE SHEEP BARN

SHEEP BREEDS TOUR OF THE SHEEP BARN - Jody Marx

By Shepherd's Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival

Date and time

Saturday, May 11 · 2 - 3pm CDT

Location

Shepherds Harvest Festival

Washington County Fairgrounds 12300 40th St N Lake Elmo, MN 55082

About this event

  • 1 hour

SHEEP BREEDS TOUR OF THE SHEEP BARN - Tour Guide: Jody Marx Date: Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Max: 20 Tour Fee: FREE Tour will meet outside the sheep barn!

Tour Description: Did you notice that sheep do not all look alike? Not only are there black sheep and white sheep, but brown and spotted sheep. The wool is not all the same, some wools are short and some are long, some are soft and some are very hard wearing. Learn the best breeds for a project that you are planning or sheep for your back yard as you tour the sheep barn.

Class Length: 1/2 to1 hour

Type of Instruction: Hear about different breeds from the breeder and see the live sheep.

Target Student: All levels

Key Topics / Concepts Covered: Discuss basic characterisitcs of certain sheep breeds from the breeder

Skills Required for this Class: None

Supplies Students Need to Bring to Class: Pen or pencil for taking notes