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Lambing School 2026

When: January 16-18, 2025

Hours:
Friday, January 16: 12pm-4pm
Saturday, January 17: 8am-4pm
Sunday, January 18: 8am-12pm

Where:
UC Hopland Research and Extension Center. 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA 95449.

Accommodation: Limited low cost accommodation available for additional cost (shared bunkhouse $20/person/night, private 2 bedroom cottage $75/night). Contact hbird@ucanr.edu to find out more.

Description:
Join UC Davis Sheep and Goat Extension Veterinarian, Dr. Rosie Busch, and UC Hopland Research and Extension Center Shepherd, Alison Smith, for an in-depth, real-time look at barn and pasture lambing systems.
Over the course of three days, we'll provide real-time information about managing lambing systems, including lambing problems, lamb/ewe nutrition, record-keeping, and lamb survival.
Limited to 15 participants.

Cost:
Flexible pricing to suit your budget from $190-$250. One scholarship available. Scholarship applications close on Friday, December 12.

Optional starter lambing kit available at additional cost of $250 if registering before December 12.

This class would suit:
Small flock owners. Those who have some experience of lambing or are beginning to work with sheep. Those who work with larger flocks and are involved in the breeding cycle. Information will be particularly relevant to those with flocks in Northern California, especially Mendocino, Sonoma, Humboldt Counties.

Questions, accommodations needed? Please contact Hannah Bird 707-744-1424 x1642.

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PAYMENT - Full class cost is $250 per person. Equity pricing from $190-$250 allows you to make a payment that suits your budget. Scholarships are available.

To make payment, and secure your class placement, enter your payment amount in the below field. You will be redirected to a credit card processing page to complete payment.

To apply for scholarship, please complete the scholarship question below, do not make payment at this time. Scholarship applications must be received by 5pm, Friday, December 12. You will receive a response regarding your scholarship application on December 19.

Our thanks to Fibershed for the support of this class.

To apply for a scholarship to the Lambing School:

Please write a short paragraph expressing why this lambing school scholarship is important to you, and how you will use the skills learned at this class to support your local community/farmers and ranchers.

Registration at $190-$250 per person:

I would like to add the optional $250 lambing starter kit to my registration.

The kit includes essential equipment and treatments for ewe care and lamb triage. Examples are Nutridrench, colostrum replacer, oral hydration powder, dextrose powder, tubers, blenders, lamb nipples, and more.

These kits will be given out on the first day of lambing school. Time will be spent in class reviewing their use, but it is not mandatory to purchase one.

Lambing starter kits must be ordered by December 12.

$250.00 Quantity:

This class will involve periods of up to 2 hours standing as we learn in the lambing barn. Bending, carrying weights of up to 10lbs and time spent in colder outdoor environments (around 50F) will also be required. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to participate.

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