What you need to know to make good decisions.

"Weekend on the Ranch"
July 12 & 13, 2008.

An educational event designed those considering raising alpacas as well as for new and existing breeders.

Can raising alpacas be profitable? Wondering how to get started? Wouldn't recognize a "Good Deal"? Already have alpacas but still need to develop a "Results Oriented" breeding program or business plan? Show ring results a mystery?

If questions like this are keeping you from making decisions, then you may want to consider joining us for the weekend. Learn what 10 years of experience has taught us in managing our herd growth from 5 to 50 alpacas. Discover methods to achieve success in sales and show. Identify how you can avoid many of the common mistakes and misconceptions of new and existing breeders.

Join us for a great weekend that's all about alpacas!
8:00am  -  4:00pm
Registration required
Different topics each day.

Class size will be limited to less than 10 farms. Providing ample time for interactive sessions and hands on demonstrations.
Weekend Fee $100.00;
(2nd person from same farm, half price)
Materials, beverages, snacks and lunch will be provided.  
Receive a full value voucher to go towards breeding fees, an alpaca purchase or alpaca clips in our store.

  Click here to RSVP
or call 970-635-2322 for more information
Click here to print flyer

	One attendee $100.00	Two attendees from same farm $150.00

Equip yourself with tools to succeed.
Whether it's your first alpaca, or you're adding to an existing herd, selecting the RIGHT animal is critical to the success of your farm.

Facility and pasture set-up will reflect the ease of your daily routine and bottom line.

• Useful equipment and facility materials.
• Facilities needed and pasture requirements.

Husbandry......Caring for your herd.
This is not a discipline you want to learn "The Old Fashion Way".

• Care and management, feed and nutrition.
• Reference and educational resources.
• Tools to help with your research and recordkeeping.

If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you have arrived?
Setting goals for your finances and your breeding program.

• Setting realistic goals in your business plans.
• Understanding how genetics will help you to succeed.
• Breeding for prepotency and elite style fleeces.
• Evaluating fleece and conformation.

Somewhere in your business plan you'll need to create revenue. Planning ahead and positioning yourself in the industry will assure your success.