University of Massachusetts Amherst

First Sheep Group Meeting

Interested in working with sheep? Come join the UMass Dorset Sheep Group. The first meeting is at the Hadley Livestock Barn. We will meet behind Stockbridge Hall around 5:54 if you need a ride. Sheep Group takes part in the management of the flock, including getting sheep ready to show as well as showing them at fairs, and lambing practices before, during, and after birth.

Directions & Parking

UMass Amherst's Hadley Farm

111 Maple St/Hadley,MA

FROM MASS TURNPIKE (90 WEST): Take exit 8 to Palmer. Turn left at light from exit. At second light take left, bearing right down hill, over RR tracks to end. At stop take right, follow to Belchertown. In Belchertown take left at 2nd light onto Rt. 9 West. Follow through Amherst to Hadley staying straight onto divided highway taking right onto North Maple St. at light at the Verizon Wireless store. Follow as from 91 North.

FROM 91 NORTH: Take exit 19, turn right at end of ramp to Rt. 9 East, going over Coolidge Bridge. Go 3 1/2 miles, to 5th light, left lane. You will pass the Whole Foods grocery store, Dunkin Donuts, Wal-Mart and Jiffy Lube on the right. Turn left at light onto North Maple St. Go straight through the next set of lights. The Hadley Farm entrance is less than one mile down the road on the right. Park in lot at bottom of the hill on the right.