Help Me Get to Sheep Shearing School!
I have a big little farm dream, and I’m asking for your help to make it happen.
Next spring, I have the opportunity to attend sheep shearing school. I want to learn to shear safely, efficiently, and with as little stress on the sheep as possible—while building a skill that will benefit Hedgerow Willows for years to come.
My first goal is $450 for tuition and $500 for lodging, for a total of $950 due by December.
Then comes the BIG bonus goal:
$1,000 for shearing equipment that fits my small hands and body due by May 21st, 2027. Plenty of time to get to know the equipment for Fall Shearing.
With the training and proper equipment, I’ll be able to shear my own flock AND gain experience shearing other Finnsheep flocks, including a larger flock we are working to partner with. (this is its own exciting post later this fall)
That means more experience, better fleece handling, and more gorgeous Finnsheep wool making its way into the hands of fiber artists.
Most importantly, this skill will allow me to offer more to our customers. In the future, when you purchase a Hedgerow Willows breeding animal or fiber pet, I’d love to be able to offer shearing support and help you learn to care for that beautiful fleece.
This isn't just about sending me to school. It’s an investment in animal welfare, fleece quality, our farm, and the small-farm fiber community.
If you'd like to help, every contribution gets me closer. And if you can't contribute, sharing this post helps tremendously!
$450 — Tuition Nov. 15th 2026 goal
$500 — Lodging February 1st 2027 goal
$1,000 — Shearing equipment April. 1st 2027
To reach this goal we are offering monthly "support the flock" options on the website. $5 supports our goal and you feel great. Larger amounts come with small bonuses as a thank you for helping me reach new farm goals!
Help me bring another part of the sheep-to-fleece journey home to Hedgerow Willows Flock & Farm.
Every fleece tells a story and I hope to be the author of a little more of that story!
Thank you for your support in building this small educational farm!
Help Me Get to Sheep Shearing School!
I have a big little farm dream, and I’m asking for your help to make it happen.
Next spring, I have the opportunity to attend sheep shearing school. I want to learn to shear safely, efficiently, and with as little stress on the sheep as possible—while building a skill that will benefit Hedgerow Willows for years to come.
My first goal is $450 for tuition and $500 for lodging, for a total of $950 due by December.
Then comes the BIG bonus goal:
$1,000 for shearing equipment that fits my small hands and body due by May 21st, 2027. Plenty of time to get to know the equipment for Fall Shearing.
With the training and proper equipment, I’ll be able to shear my own flock AND gain experience shearing other Finnsheep flocks, including a larger flock we are working to partner with. (this is its own exciting post later this fall)
That means more experience, better fleece handling, and more gorgeous Finnsheep wool making its way into the hands of fiber artists.
Most importantly, this skill will allow me to offer more to our customers. In the future, when you purchase a Hedgerow Willows breeding animal or fiber pet, I’d love to be able to offer shearing support and help you learn to care for that beautiful fleece.
This isn't just about sending me to school. It’s an investment in animal welfare, fleece quality, our farm, and the small-farm fiber community.
If you'd like to help, every contribution gets me closer. And if you can't contribute, sharing this post helps tremendously!
$450 — Tuition Nov. 15th 2026 goal
$500 — Lodging February 1st 2027 goal
$1,000 — Shearing equipment April. 1st 2027
To reach this goal we are offering monthly "support the flock" options on the website. $5 supports our goal and you feel great. Larger amounts come with small bonuses as a thank you for helping me reach new farm goals!
Help me bring another part of the sheep-to-fleece journey home to Hedgerow Willows Flock & Farm.
Every fleece tells a story and I hope to be the author of a little more of that story!
Thank you for your support in building this small educational farm!
