Featuring Southeastern New England Fibershed Thursday, Oct. 30, 20257:00pm via Zoom Join SE New England Fibershed Director Amy DuFault as she walks you through what’s happening within this fibershed and how you can take part! A fibershed, loosely defined as a region supporting farmers, weavers, mills, artists, and scientists, can create a thriving community by…
Learn about Alpacas at the Festival! Vermont Sheep & Wool FestivalOctober 4-5Tunbridge, VT NEAOBA will have a booth at the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival next weekend to provide information about alpacas and alpaca fiber. Please stop by and see us if you visit the Festival. Roaring Acres Alpacas, a NEAOBA member farm, will be…
Show Registration is Open Alpaca Showtacular 2025October 24-26Syracuse, NY Visit the Showtacular website for more information and to register. Empire Alpaca ExtraganzaJudges:Jude Anderson– All MalesStephanie Glyptis – All FemalesBeverly Brehm & Jude Anderson – All Walking Fleece Classes NEAOBA Fall Halter ShowJudges:Stephanie Glyptis – All MalesBeverly Brehm – All Females Northeast Alpaca ExpoJudges:Beverly Brehm –…
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.
Wool Production: Fleece to Finished Product This program is funded by the American Sheep Industry Association Wool Grant and the Vermont Fibershed. Join the Conversation on ZoomMonday, August 257:30pm Join a Zoom conversation with Vermont Sheep & Goat Association members Carrie and Brent Wasser, production weaver Lilly Marsh and fiber processor Mary Jeanne Packer. They have been working together making…
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…
