Shepherd Bootcamp Intensive
October 6-9, 2023 at Oak Heritage Ranch in Ojai CA
4 days of boots-on-the-ground instruction with nutritious food catered by our local culinary heroes in one of the most beautiful places you could imagine in southern California. Hosted in partnership with Shepherdess Land & Livestock, these immersive learning experiences allow both new agrarians and established operators to dive into the theory, practice and business of prescribed grazing.
What We Teach
Grazing theory & rangeland ecology
Native vs invasive plants
Animal husbandry & veterinary skills
Low-stress livestock handling & working with herding dogs
Grazing infrastructure: electric & hard fence, water/irrigation systems & solar power
Basics of hauling & machinery
Logistics of operating a PG business
Raising grazing animals for meat and fiber
Who Is This For?
People with little to no experience in agriculture but who are interested in learning more about what working with small ruminants on the land actually looks like. Best for folks who want hands-on experience after gaining some theoretical background via ag classes and/or reading materials, etc.
People with some experience working with livestock who want to gain a deeper understanding of Prescribed Grazing, and who want to bolster their existing skill sets
Owners/managers/employees of existing farm/ranch operations who want to add PG services to their revenue streams but don’t know where to start
Anyone looking to network and build community within the Prescribed Grazing industry
About Our Trainers
Our Shepherd Bootcamp trainers are passionate and skilled prescribed grazing practitioners with over a decade of experience under their belts. They are PG business owners, butchers & meat purveyors, veterinarians, Ecological Outcome Verifiers from the Savory Institute, and more.
Come learn the ins and outs of working with small ruminants with our wonderful team!
Whether you aim to seek employment in Prescribed Grazing, hope to add PG services to an existing livestock operation, or are just curious about working with animals on the land, our trainers are ready to guide you in your next direction!
