In this photo we are doing an ultrasound scan on a ewe to confirm pregnancy and get a fetal count.  

Whether you are interested in coming as a helpful visitor or for focused instruction tailored to your specific interest, please email ann@weefamilyfarm.com with a description of your interests and availability.  We look forward to hearing from you. We are proud to be an LGBTQ friendly space.  

Immerse Yourself in Farm Life:  Come for a day of hands-on learning while lending a hand at whatever needs doing. We charge visitors $10, with a meal included. Ages 18 years and up. In the past we used to the title "Farm Volunteers" for helpful visitors. However, we learned recently that labor law in USA makes it illegal for us to host volunteers as we don't have non-profit status.  I find this super unfortunate, yet, our aspiration to empower aspiring farmers and homesteaders remains the same.  So now we charge a modest fee for providing practicum instruction and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Focused Instruction: What part of farm and homestead life is your new passion?  Farmer Ann has been living and teaching old-fashioned skills for more than 20 years.  Let her be your guide on the topic of your choice.  All ages welcome and programs for kids, big and small available.  See topics at the top of the page, availability varies seasonally. Some activities have an added materials fee.

Half-Day Farm Experience $80 for one or two people, $30 each additional person. 

Full-Day Farm Experience $125 for one or two people, $45 each additional person.

More about on farm practicum experience: several individuals or couples come to Wee Family Farm for a day long visit once or twice per month. These helpful visitors join Farmer Ann, working side-by-side to gain hand-on skills and experience how farming tasks change with the seasons.  We have capacity to host others with a similar arrangement. 

For those coming from outside the area, we are open to consider a longer stay, with sleeping accommodation as bring your own, RV, travel trailer, or tent.  This can be a great way to trial a long term co-farming arrangement. 

A favorite for many is lambing time. In 2026 most lambs will be born late February and early March, with a smaller group breeding for May births.  Barn sleep outs, to be on-call as sheep midwife, has led to zero mortality in past years.  Learning how to assist when birthing complications arise is valuable skill for all aspiring shepherds.

Upcoming seasonal tasks include

December - February: Fruit tree and grape pruning.  Building livestock fences to NRCS specifications.

January - February: Sheep sanitary cuts, vaccination, training for milking stanchion.

Late January - May: Start seeds indoors for transplanting when days are longer.  Garden bed preparation and planting. 

Late February - March: lamb births, 24 hours/ day on call as sheep midwife.

April - May: This time of year is focused on the garden, preparing the soil and planting.  

May - June: Milking, and cheesemaking is a big part late spring and early summer. It is a time to thin fruit so apples size up well.