Class Monday, April 7th starts at 9am-5pm
Class Tuesday-Friday, April 8th-11th starts at 8am-5pm

The UCCE Sheep Shearing School was created by UCCE Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor John M. Harper almost 30 years ago and has been hosted at many venues. For many years, the venue was at the Hopland Research & Extension Center but now is back on private ranches to ensure students have adequate sheep to shear. John Harper is the coordinator and one of the four instructors. This year's school will be in beautiful and rustic Clearlake Oaks, California.

The dates are April 7-11, 2025.

This year's school will be in beautiful and rustic Clearlake Oaks, California.

Location:  Pluth Ranch, 1100 Sulpher Bank Drive, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.

This is a tobacco/smoke free area, and no dogs are allowed on site.

Camping is an option, and more information will be provided once registration has been completed and confirmed. Location: Clearlake Oaks, California within 6-8 minutes (2.2 miles) from sheering school location.

Due to how popular our shearing school is, when we open registration on November 23, 2024, at 3pm PST, it is on a first come, first in basis. We, however, do give preference to California and Mendocino/Lake County residents.

The non-refundable registration fee for the 5-day school/class is $850 per student and covers the instructors fee. The ASI workbook/DVD is provided by the American Sheep Industry Association. All shearing equipment is provided. Registration fee does not cover or include any transportation, lodging, or food. 

More information will be emailed to you later concerning the school including lodging options and required materials/supplies. 

Registration will close at midnight on February 1, 2025 or when class is full.

Register online with the link below or scan the QR code.

https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43997

University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) is an equal opportunity provider.