Indiana Alpaca Association

01/08/2025

Share with your high school seniors

The 2025 INFB scholarship application process is now open! High school seniors and college students can learn more and apply at infb.org/scholarships.

09/24/2024

Do you have extra fleeces you are looking to do something with? Would you like to consign them to the fleece sale at the NEW Bloomington Wool & Fiber Festival fleece sale?
If so please contact Yvonne Jones (message, text 317-840-9710 or email ymjc1066@yahoo) and get your fleeces to either Carol Auditore (in Mooresville) or Yvonne in Bloomington by Wednesday, October 2. The sale will take place on Friday and Saturday October 4&5.
A sale tag must be included with each fleece. You can consign up to 10 fleeces in the sale. BWFF will retain 10% of the sale price and checks for sold fleeces will be mailed by the end of October.

Send a message to learn more

09/10/2024

Another great Webinar to consider next week...

Mark your calendars for our free webinar! Open to anyone! Feel free to share!

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4f8t_x3ER66OhxOMjLj9jA

United Suffolk Sheep Foundation
United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association - UJSSA

09/10/2024

Register for tomorrow evenings September with Suri's webinar!
https://surinetwork.org/Suri-Webinar-Series
Wednesday, September 11, 8:00 PM EST

Our first webinar in our September with Suris series is September 11, 2024. There is still time to register: https://surinetwork.org/event-5817413. Wednesday's topic is "The Five Rules of Marketing and Sales—Making the Most of Openherd."

09/09/2024

Check out Ply Magazines issue on Alpacas!

Alpaca fiber comes in 22 stunning colors but 2 looks/styles/kinds: Huacaya and Suri (l-r is photo). Both are wonderful to spin but very different. The new issue of PLY delves into both!!

09/05/2024

Mark your calendars for these exciting seminars hosted by Suri Network!
More information and registration can be found at www.surinetwork.org

08/02/2024

If anyone is looking to Vend or just attend this new show here are details.

Since it's like oh my goodness hot and humid, we know sooner or later it will be Wool Weather..soooo mark your calendars and come embrace and shop....
A few vendor spots still open, contact
[email protected]

07/23/2024

06/27/2024

Check this out and register today!

🦙Alpaca Nutrition Seminar LIVE FROM PERU! 🦙

Join Dr. Van Saun at NEFC this year in Burlington Kentucky! He will join us live from Peru to share valuable information on maximizing nutrition for the health and welfare of your alpaca herd!

Register TODAY by visiting: https://alpacaconference.regfox.com/2024-nefc

05/30/2024

Mark your calendars if you want to learn something new!

Create your own skein (or two) of luxurious Suri alpaca yarn with natural dyes. Learn about natural dyeing while painting them on yarn to make a truly unique work of art, share a meal with other makers, and visit the alpacas who grew your yarn.

05/16/2024

Don't forget to register!

💻Webinar Announcement💻

In one week Stacey Skildum of Mesa Trail Alpacas will host a live skirting demonstration via our webinar education series! Come ready with questions!

Register today at: https://www.alpacainfo.com/academy/webinars

05/01/2024

This is one of our own! Be sure to register for this webinar on Wednesday, May 8th 7:00 PM EST.

Alpaca 101: Important Considerations For Alpaca Owners!

Join Tim Sheets from Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events, LLC next week as he goes over important considerations for alpaca owners!

Notice the time change! This webinar will be held at 7 PM Eastern Time!

Make sure you are registered! Register now at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldu-rqjIoHNzgToV9NUDCkkDUakZki7Eu #/registration

05/01/2024

Support the AOA National Education and Fiber Conference and promote your business at the same time!

All Sponsors receive:
✨ Recognition on AOA National Education and Fiber Conference sponsorship page
✨ Recognition on Social Media
✨ Sponsor ribbon attached to badge holder
✨ Recognition on signage at the AOA National Education and Fiber Conference
✨ Announced recognition during the AOA National Education and Fiber Conference
✨ Recognition in Alpacas Magazine following the AOA National Education and Fiber Conference

Visit www.AlpacaConference.com to learn more!

05/01/2024

Happy May Day!

04/25/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌍♻️🌿

Today, as we celebrate our beautiful planet and all it provides, let's take a moment to appreciate one of its sustainable heroes: the alpaca!

Did you know that alpacas play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture? Here are a few reasons how:

🍃 Alpacas have soft pads for upper teeth, which prevents them from uprooting grass from the ground while grazing, allowing pastures to regenerate naturally.
🍃 Alpaca p**p makes for a great fertilizer with low carbon emissions. They even p**p in communal piles for easy collection.
🍃 Unlike many livestock, alpacas require no insecticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers, reducing the risk of groundwater pollution.
🍃 Alpacas have soft padded feet that are gentle on grass and prevent damage to terrain.
🍃 Let's not forget about alpaca fiber! Not only is it versatile and durable, but its also biodegradable!

How are you making a difference for Earth Day? Whether it's planting a tree, supporting sustainable businesses, or simply spending time outdoors, let's all do our part to protect and preserve this incredible planet we call home.🌍💚