Alpaca Shearing Daywith Keith Tetreault of Plain View Farm Keith Tetreault of Plain View Farm, a shearer, gives you tips and ideas to make your shearing day go smoothly – what to know before, during and after shearing. Questions will be welcomed! Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:30 via Google Meet Seminar is free for…
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…
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*
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…
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…
