She’s Raising Sheep: Mickey Willenbring of Oregon, Part 1

Raising sheep can be a hobby or a business, a joy or a trial. And with the right intent and actions, it can also be a powerful way to heal ourselves and our relationship with the Earth.  Listen as Mickey Willenbring, a lifelong shepherd who raises Navajo-Churro and Karakul sheep in Western Oregon, shares her shepherding journey and the wisdom she's gleaning along the way. In the first of a two-part discussion with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole, Mickey touches on the shepherding challenges of parasites, predators, and marketing. Related ATTRA Resources: She’s Raising Sheep Series  Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Copper Wire Particles  Other Resources: Dot Ranch Navajo Churro: Nikyle Begay on t’aa dibé (The First Sheep) Navajo Churro Sheep and Shepherds: Meet the Rainbow Fiber Co-Op Navajo Shepherd Contact Linda Poole at [email protected]. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.