Thank you for your interest in the Garrett Williamson Animal Co-Op Program! We wanted to provide a quick overview of the program so you can determine if it's a good fit for your family.
Our Animal Co-Op includes Breeding Sheep Club, Breeding Goat Club, Pig Club, and Farm Explorers (featuring rabbits and alpacas, with hopes of adding small sheep and goats in the future).
Club and Fee Information
• All clubs are $360/year ($30/month)
• Members may participate in more than one club
• Farm Explorers: ages 5+
• Sheep: ages 8+
• Goat: ages 8+
• Pig: ages 10+
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify
Member Responsibilities
• Weekly Chores: One assigned chore each week for your club. Chore times are scheduled based on availability and are completed between 5:00–9:00 AM or 5:00–9:00 PM.
• Monthly Work Session: Attend one group work session each month. Available sessions are:
• 2nd Saturday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 2nd Thursday: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 3rd Sunday: 12:00–3:00 PM
• 4th Tuesday: 7:00–9:00 PM
• Educational Meeting (optional): Held on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30–8:00 PM. These meetings provide hands-on learning opportunities, guest speakers, and important program updates.
Our goal is to give members meaningful hands-on experience while keeping the commitment manageable for busy families. If you have any questions or would like more information about a specific club, we'd be happy to help!
Contact our Barn Manager: AgEd@garrettwilliamson.org or 267-760-5319