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Join Patty Williams for an engaging workshop titled "Homesteading: How to Start A Backyard Flock" on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Enfield Shaker Museum in Enfield, NH. This hands-on session is designed for those interested in starting or enhancing their flock of sheep. Participants will cover essential topics including must-have items for flock management, beneficial resources, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Attendees are encouraged to bring notebooks and any images of fencing or housing structures for discussion. Patty Williams, owner of Aker Fiber Farm, brings extensive experience in fiber arts and shepherding, having transformed her passion into a thriving business that supplies fleece and yarn across the US and Canada. Advanced registration is required with a limit of 25 participants. Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-members. For more details and to secure your spot, please visit shakermuseum.org/event/homesteading-how-to-start-a-backyard-flock/.
