Did you know even sheep have a bath time? Or should we say ‘baaaa-th’ time?

Jessica Shaffer, Advanced Scientist, witnessed this phenomenon firsthand while volunteering at The Homestead Farm Center Project in Fairmont, West Virginia, during a recent United Way Day of Caring event. She joined an enthusiastic group of community volunteers who helped trim hooves, administer worm medicine and bathe the farm’s sheep.

“We gave the flock a good scrub from top to bottom,” said Jessica. “Especially the mothers, who enjoyed a thorough cleansing after nursing lambs all spring and summer.”

About the cause

Days of Caring are special service events where volunteers lend a hand to help local nonprofit agencies and social service-based organizations supported by United Way.

The Homestead Farm Center Project is one of these agencies. Located on a picturesque 100 acres, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating educational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive in a rural setting. On the farm, Homestead’s clients grow in independence, career readiness and well-being through training in agriculture, organic gardening, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, cooking and nutrition. More information is available at The Homestead Farm Center Project’s website*.

(L.) Dewormer for the win as Jessica helped administer a syringe of worm medicine to one of the farm’s sheep. (R.) Post-wash, this curly mane was so fresh and so clean.

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