Sheep Shearing School at Shepherd's Cross

farm@shepherdscross.com March 9, 2021 No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Sheep Industry Certified SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL AT SHEPHERD’S CROSS April 15, 16 & 17, 2021 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) 8:30 am – 3:30 pm It is that time of year again. Shepherd’s Cross is taking registrations for their annual Shearing School. The classes are held on an authentic working sheep farm at Shepherd’s Cross. This is one of only a few American Sheep Industry (ASI) Certified classes taught in the whole nation. It is instructed by Israel Vasek and Dr. Diane Dickinson. Mr. Vasek is a professional sheep shearer, and shears over 10,000 sheep per year. He learned to shear with his father, and is carrying on the family tradition. Israel is not only a quality shearer, but he is conscientious, and handles the sheep respectfully. He and his family live in South Dakota. We are honored to have him come to Oklahoma to teach this class. Dr. Diane Dickinson is a licensed veterinarian and an agriculturalist, with over 30 years of livestock and farming experience. Her unique perspective of animal husbandry care includes that of a producer, a veterinarian for small flocks & herds, global agriculture, Biblical agriculture, sustainable living, natural production, agritourism and niche markets. Each participant will learn, and then have an opportunity to effectively shear sheep. Proper handling and Animal Welfare will be taught as well as proper handling and maintaining shearing equipment. Shepherd’s Cross is an Animal Welfare Approved facility. We hold to specific standards of humane animal treatment. Upon request a portion of the class can be taught virtually. We