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5/17 - Kewaunee WI
Spring on the Farm - Alpaca Shearing Day: Alpaca shearing, educational displays and presentations and demonstrations will highlight the day at the Heritage Farm (5 miles south of Kewaunee, WI on Hwy. 42). We will be shearing alpacas all day, demonstrating how we prepare an alpaca for shearing, shearing the fiber off and separating it for further use, toenail trimming and teeth upkeep. There will also be spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and the opportunity to try these out for yourself. There will also be sheep shearing going on throughout the day. This event is part of the Old Ironsides Day sponsored by the Agricultural Heritage and Resources of Kewaunee. Details
5/31 - Lake Shore MN
Neonatal Clinic by Dr. Susan McClanahan, DVM, MPH of the U of M: Neonatal Clinic by Dr. Susan McClanahan, DVM, MPH of the U of M. Located in the beautiful Gull Lake area, guests will enjoy a day chocked full of information on prenatal care, birthing, post natal care of the cria, breeding, and farm management strategies for keeping your alpacas healthy. Susan McClanahan has been a leader in camelid care and is well known by the alpaca breeders in Minnesota and the surrounding states. She is Assistant Professor in the small ruminants division of the U of M and has been a constant source of help and information for us. We are so happy that she has agreed to come to our farm and to give this program. Details
6/16 - 20 - Rocheport MO
Alpaca and Nature Day Camp: The camp give campers experience with alpaca care and training; nature studies, spinning, weaving and outdoor crafts. From 8 AM to 3PM our campers actively worked with the alpacas,including feeding, barn clean-up, halter training,& fiber studies. In our cottage they learn about alpaca fiber, to weave and spin. We head to our woods for nature studies where campers learn about the plants, stream,& animals that live there. Our beautiful garden provides a classroom for the students to learn about growing, harvesting and botony. The day camp sessions are tailored to the group of campers.Returning campers will work on more advanced skills and projects. Details
6/21 - Mishicot WI
Norman Evans, DVM - Keep Current with your Alpaca Management : Early Bird Fee: $100 person, second person from same farm $20 less
Fee after April 30th $125, second person from same farm $20 less
Fee after June 1st $140, second person from same farm $20 less
Fee includes refreshments, lunch, and printed materials, one/farm.
SEMINAR TOPICS
Shows-Sickness-Prevention
Quarantine-Do You Really Understand.
Fiber Summaries/Trends & Significance
Conditions- Summertime Rickets
Lepto
Mastitis
Males that Strain
Crias that Strain
Teeth- Normal/Abnormal
Skin-Pictures/Treatment
After the seminar:
• Travel to LondonDairy Alpacas for complimentary dinner and drinks.
• Open question & answers with Dr. Evans
Come early and join us for a wine social Friday, June 20th, 7:00-9:00pm @ LondonDairy Alpacas.
**Lodging available @ Fox Hills 1-800-950-7615. Ask for the LondonDairy Alpacas rate of $60.00/night.
Rooms at this discount rate are limited, so book early!
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6/28 - Two Rivers and Kewaunee WI
NEWAlpaca Basics Clinic: Learn first hand about the wonderful world of raising alpacas for fun and profit. This clinic will take you to two private alpaca farms representing nearly 120 alpacas. Get advice and have questions answered by an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge and the successful owners and breeders of these two farms. Experience first hand what it is like to interact with these gentle and captivating animals. You will learn about basic alpaca health, tax advantages, farm set ups, husbandry and why their fiber is so special! Meals and handouts are included. Car pooling is available between farms. Space is limited and can only be offered on a first come basis. Details
7/7 - 11 - Rocheport Missouri MO
Alpaca and Nature Day Camp Session 2: The camp give campers experience with alpaca care and training; nature studies, spinning, weaving and outdoor crafts. From 8 AM to 3PM our campers actively worked with the alpacas,including feeding, barn clean-up, halter training,& fiber studies. In our cottage they learn about alpaca fiber, to weave and spin. We head to our woods for nature studies where campers learn about the plants, stream,& animals that live there. Our beautiful garden provides a classroom for the students to learn about growing, harvesting and botony. The day camp sessions are tailored to the group of campers.Returning campers will work on more advanced skills and projects.
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7/19 - 20 - Linn KS
Elite Alpaca Fiber Seminar: The fiber industry--today & in the future, what are your farm goals and how do you get there? General farm, pasture management and practices, nutrition for all stages of growth. Understanding fiber, the physiology set in the skin, density markers, how fiber grows, color and fiber traits. Studing and understanding histograms and how to use to your advantage. Second day discussions include: genetics, sire selection and syndication, breeding standards, achieving breeding plans, networking genetics and marketing, animal and fiber assessment. Setting breeding goals and looking at animals and fleeces. Details
7/28 - 8/1 - Missouri MO
Alpaca and Nature Day Camp Third Session: The camp give campers experience with alpaca care and training; nature studies, spinning, weaving and outdoor crafts. From 8 AM to 3PM our campers actively worked with the alpacas,including feeding, barn clean-up, halter training,& fiber studies. In our cottage they learn about alpaca fiber, to weave and spin. We head to our woods for nature studies where campers learn about the plants, stream,& animals that live there. Our beautiful garden provides a classroom for the students to learn about growing, harvesting and botony. The day camp sessions are tailored to the group of campers.Returning campers will work on more advanced skills and projects.
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8/23 - 24 - Burlington WI
Marty McGee Bennett's CAMELIDynamics Clinic: This is a two-day basic clinic with Marty McGee Bennett. The two days are filled with hands-on practice with llamas and/or alpacas, invaluable role playing exercises and instruction.
Class size is limited so Marty can provide sufficient one-on-one feedback.
This clinic will also focus on the TTouch method. This method features a very unique system of body work-the TTouch (Tellington-Touch)-that is both easy to learn and very profound. The TTouch helps an alpaca/llama focus and learn to trust the touch as well as proximity of humans.
Space is limited, so please contact us today to reserve your spot. There will be a drawing for a FREE video for those who register before 6/2/08.
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9/13 - Rocheport MO
Preparing Fiber for Spin -Offs and Fleece Shows: Preparing Fiber for Spin -Offs and Fleece Shows
Always wanted to send to a fleece show or a spin-off, but were just not sure about how to do it? This class teaches how to prepare your entries. Spin-offs and fleece shows give the producer invaluable information about their alpacas.
We will explore histograms and what information they give the breeder. Knowing how to read a histogram and how to use the information gives a breeder another important tool.
Participates will put together several bags, of their fiber, ready to send to a spin-off. They will learn the proper way to prepare and send a fleece show entry. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fleece to work on.
Lunch will be served. $30 per person
Limited Space
Participants need to bring blanket fiber they would like to submit to spin-offs. They may bring their won fleece to work on. We will have fleeces and fiber here.
For more information, call Catherine (573)-815-9500
Workshop taught by Catherine Stickann
Additional Details
Catherine, has ribboned in spin-offs and fleece shows. She has served as the Fleece Show Superintendent for the MIAS, and has overseen their Spin-Off.
Come join us in Sycamore Creeks' Fiber Cottage. We will have a great learning experience!
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10/11 - Le Sueur MN
Beyond the Sidewalk with Ellie Winslow A Marketing Seminar: Please join us for this seminar:
Beyond the Sidewalk
With Ellie Winslow
A marketing seminar for small, rural, agricultural businesses that want to grow.
October 11, 2008 9-5
Marketing your Alpaca Business
First Principles of Marketing
How to Write Good Ads
Websites for Selling Vs. Websites for Blogging
Psychology of Persuasion
Customer Service
Details
11/1 - 2 - Topeka KS
Fifth Annual Mid-America Alpaca Show: Our fifth annual Mid-America Alpaca Show will feature a Level III AOBA certified halter show with over 400 alpacas expected. Halter judges will be Kirsten Buhrmann and David Barboza.
We also will have a Level II AOBA certified fleece show, judged by Diana Timmerman.
More details will follow in the months to come. Please mark your calendars and check our website, www.midamerica-alpacashow.com for updates.
As always, the proceeds from this show will be donated to the not-for-profit Mid-America Alpaca Foundation, dedicated to improving alpaca health through veterinary education. Details
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