Shepherding 101

Whispering Pines Farm in Seneca , South Carolina, is a beautiful 180 acres of lush pastures, 4 fishing ponds, and rolling hills.  The farm raises sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, horses, chickens, ducks, livestock guardian dogs and Border Collies. The dairy farm is licensed for selling raw milk from sheep, goats and cows as well as a cheese making facility. There's a store onsite selling cheeses, kefir, yogurt as well as meat and wool. Owner, Debbie Webster has the only licensed Sheep Milk Dairy in South Carolina. She has a heart to help people and started hundreds of new producers all over the US and continues to mentor those that need it.  Her National Award winning cheeses and kefir have been so popular that she has expanded her facilities by 400% in the 3 years. She makes hard and soft cheeses from the sheep, goat and cow milks. She has made blended  cheeses (made with combinations of cow, sheep and/or goat milks). If you have a question about making cheeses from different species, she could tell you about it!Her Webinar about Starting a farm on Limited Acreage had over 500 attendees across the US and continues to have views! Her interview on ETV Making It Grow show has been one of  the most popular episodes. Debbie speaks on a variety of topics from Regenerative agriculture, Multi-species Rotational Grazing, Soil Health, Value-added Products and much more from the East Coast to Western states!

Whispering Pines Farm

Learn the basics of shepherding in a fun and interactive workshop! Activities suitable for adults and children.

Shepherding 101 at Whispering Pines DairySpend the day learning the essentials of shepherding on a working dairy farm. This hands-on class is designed for families, aspiring homesteaders, and anyone curious about keeping sheep and goats. Learn how to start a farm on limited acreage!What to Expect<ul><li>Rotating Learning Stations: Small groups will rotate every 20–30 minutes for focused time at each activity.</li><li>Milking Parlor: Learn what equipment is needed and practice milking sheep and goats.</li><li>Pasture Tour: Explore our pastures and understand the basics of nutrition, shelter, and fencing for healthy flocks. </li><li>Health Checks: Practice FAMACHA scoring and BCS, learn humane handling techniques, and discover how to care for young lambs and kids.</li><li>Bible Lesson: Learn why sheep are the most mentioned animal in the Bible, taught by a shepherd.</li><li>Working Farm in Action: Watch Border Collies herd, see livestock guardian dogs at work, and experience daily feeding and farm tasks.</li></ul>Farm Store Our farm store will be open after class with cheeses, meats, fresh milk (cow, goat, and sheep), kefir, yogurt, and wool products including yarn, roving, blankets, and hides.Who Should Come We have taught visitors from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, inspiring new micro dairies and homesteads. If you are considering starting your own flock, this class is the perfect place to begin. Families are welcome. Tickets are the same price for children and adults, with discounts for SC Sheep members.What to Bring<ul><li>Weather-appropriate clothes</li><li>Rain or rubber boots (easy to hose off)</li><li>Baby wipes and hand sanitizer</li><li>Water bottle</li><li>Bag for wool to take home</li></ul>This event runs rain or shine. The SC Sheep annual meeting will follow the class. Do not miss this opportunity to connect with nature, gain practical skills, and enjoy a memorable farm day.

Shepherding 101

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