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

Interested in becoming a volunteer? We are proud to be an LGBTQ friendly space.

Please email ann@weefamilyfarm.com with a description of your interests and availability.  We look forward to hearing from you.

How does Volunteering work?

Several individuals or couples come to Wee Family Farm for a day visit one or two days per month. These volunteers join 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.