Visit an Alpaca Farm Near You September 27-28, 2025 Enjoy a visit with the alpacas and learn more about these beautiful animals and the luxurious fiber they produce. Visit the Alpaca Owners Association website (below) to locate participating farms.
Free Educational Opportunity Resource Roadmap: “Navigating an Ag Business Start-Up” Thurs, Aug 28 at 7:00pm Katrina Klobucher, Livestock Production Field SpecialistKendall Kunelius, M. Ed., Agricultural Business Management Field Specialist We will be sharing resource start points for financial, production, and general considerations when considering whether starting an agricultural business is right for your situation. Participants…
Nutrition for Alpaca Health and Fiberwith Sarah Mceachern from Poulin Grain Co June 26 at 7pm EDTVia Google Meet Join NEAOBA for an insightful virtual meeting with Sarah from Poulin Grain Company as she explores the critical role of nutrition and alpaca health and fiber production. Learn how proper feeding strategies can enhance overall well-being,…
Free Education Opportunity Learn about alpacas with Randy Hall of Round Hill Alpacas in Coventry, CT. This seminar took place on May 22 and was recorded. Click on the Zoom link below to view. Click here for recorded Zoom seminar The passcode is: MdtYqk9*
Thank you to all Summer Fest Participants and Attendees! July 12, 202510:00am-4:00pmMiddlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds55 S. Chelmsford Rd.Westford, MA Hosted by New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association, the event is open to any alpaca owner and to the public. Demonstrations on fiber processing, 4-H obstacle course and more are planned as well as showcasing…
A Learning Opportunity for New and Prospective Alpaca Owners Randy HallTopic: Alpacas 101 Alpacas 101 Seminar Available for Viewing This seminar with Randy was held on May 22 on Zoom. You can view the seminar by clicking on the link below. Click here for recorded Zoom seminar The passcode is: MdtYqk9* NEAOBA invites you to…
Meet with an Experienced 4-H Leader Thursday, March 277:00 pm ESTVia Google Meet Join NEAOBA for an inspiring online course with Randy Hall, from Round Hill Alpacas. Randy is a dedicated 4-H and founder of Paca Pals Alpaca club. With over a decade of experience mentoring youth, Randy will explore the vital role of 4-H…
Free Seminar with Guest speaker, Dr. Steven Purdy Wednesday, February 26, 20257:30pm ESTVia Google Meet Dr Steve Purdy first arrived at UMass to set up the Camelid Studies Program. He was interested in understanding the background of the alpacas and how they were herded by Andean natives. He realized that Nuñoa was the place he…
Join us for all things alpaca! Apply for a Space July 12, 202510:00am-4:00pmMiddlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds55 S. Chelmsford Rd.Westford, MA New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association is hosting this event that is all things alpaca. It is open to any alpaca owner and to the public. Demonstrations on fiber-related processing, 4-H obstacle course and…
Alpaca Reproduction Seminar Saturday, April 12, 2025Mount Wachusett Community College444 Green StreetGardner, MA 01440 Join us for an informative class and learn more about breeding and birthing alpacas. Seminar is limited to 24 participants. Registration closes April 8, 2025. Seminar Includes: 7:30-8:00: Coffee and muffinsThe morning consists of 4 lectures: Break for lunch about 12:30…
