Statewide Ohio Sheep Shearing School

The Ohio State University departments of Animal Sciences and Extension are pleased to announce the dates of the 2026 Fall Statewide Ohio Sheep Shearing School to be held on September 18-19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at JDC Livestock in Hebron, Ohio (10491 Canal Rd., Hebron, OH 43025).

During this two-day schooling event, attendees will be given the opportunity to learn how to properly shear a sheep using the Australian shearing method. Those in attendance will be taught by veteran shearers as they walk through each step and demonstrate how to properly position the sheep and shearing hand piece in the correct location. Attendees will also learn to appreciate fleece quality by ensuring that their work station is clear of debris and how to keep the animals fleece all in one piece. This shearing session is open to all sheep producers, regardless of your shearing experience. Even if you are an experienced shearer, you are bound to learn something new or to improve upon from the school! Who knows, maybe it could help you shear off a couple of seconds on each sheep that you shear.

Please note that class space is limited to the first 16 participants with registration due by Friday, September 11. The cost to attend is $100 which includes a boxed lunch for each day as well as drinks to keep us hydrated during the training event. For those interested in participating in this years school, please be sure to fill out the registration form. Additional information regarding this school and other sheep related events can be found on the department’s Events/Programs page.