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Helping Small Farms Grow |
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2 Friends 2 Farms |
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References |
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Out of the Bag & Beyond, From the Bag to the Bank, Make it Take It, Tapestry Weaving |
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AOBA Mid Winter Conference & World Alpaca Conference |
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From the Bag to the Bank |
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Out of the Bag & Beyond |
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Make It Take It |
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Out of the Bag & Beyond |
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Fun with Felt |
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Resume
November 2009 Alpacas in the Ozarks Alpaca Show, Fayetteville, AR · Presented From the Bag to the Bank, seminar, session 1 · Presented Alpacas 101
Sept 2009 Workshop—White River Alpacas, LLC, Marshfield, MO · Presented Make It—Take It Workshop
July 2009 Workshop—Island Overlook Farms, Lebanon, TN · Presented Make It—Take It Workshop May 2009 Shearing, Herd Eval & Show Fleeces Prep., Magical Farms, Litchfield, OH · Worked directly with Libby Forstner in the preparation of show fleeces. We also discussed the future of the fiber market and the roll of AOBA in the development and marketing of the USA fiber industry as well as the support AOBA for the growing number of fiber herds during a private dinner. · Worked directly with Tripp Forstner in the evaluation of their breeding program and show string. Amazing opportunity to see the up-and-comers before and directly after shearing. · Worked with world class Australian shearers, Kevin, Trevor on fleece properties, show fleece shearing methods and international show fleece preparations. Studied the Aussie alpaca fibers buyers market ,coop methodology and the international direction of the fiber industry. Lots of marketing ideas, possibilities and insider secrets were discussed during our Round Table discussions at dinner! · Worked with top Australian certified skirter, sorter and classifier, Tonya who showed us that our method of skirting, sorting and grading were right on target with what’s being taught in the Classifiers School in Australia.
January 2009 AOBA Mid Winter Conference, Las Vegas · Presented both sessions of our seminar, From the Bag to the Bank sessions 1 & 2. We had standing room only during parts of the seminar and even with a few techno glitches, received raving reviews. · Attended other seminars and general sessions to broaden our knowledge in EPD’s, Husbandry Record Keeping Systems, Marketing in today’s financial climate, more!
January 2009 Fleece Eval Session with Amy McCroskie, A and A Alpacas, Greenville, TX · Studied fleece evaluation · Studied graphic design and marketing
November 2008 Alpacas in the Ozarks Alpaca Show, Fayetteville, AR · Presented From the Bag to the Bank, seminar, session 1 · Presented Alpacas 101
October 2008 Workshop, Eagle Bend Alpacas, Florence, KY · Presented Make It—Take It Workshop to a full house of Kentucky Alpaca Association members.
2008 Breeders Choice Auction, Magical Farms, Litchfield, OH · Presented From the Bag to the Bank seminar, sessions 1 & 2 · Retired AOBA president Amy McCroskie attended and commented at our Mill Prep Fleece section (session 2) was right on track to create a superior yarn. We were excited to receive this compliment from Amy who is also a private mill owner and produces her own high quality, superior yarn. Sorry to say that her mill is not open to the public.
September 2008 Workshop, Peaceful Pastures, Simpsonville, KY · Presented Out of the Bag & Beyond Workshop to a full house of Kentucky Alpaca Association members.
August 2008 Workshop, Red Roof Alpacas, Cadiz, KY
· Presented Out of the Bag & Beyond Workshop to a full house of Kentucky Alpaca Association members.
July 2008 Workshop, Ava’s Alpacas, Pocahontas, AR · Presented Fun with Felt Workshop.
March 2008 Workshop, Magical Farms, Litchfield, OH · Presented Out of the Bag & Beyond Workshop
February 2008 Workshop, Magical Farms, Litchfield, OH · Presented Tapestry Weaving Workshop |
