• Introduction to Alpacas and Their Care
• How To Achieve More With SMART Goals
• The Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America, Inc. Annual General Membership Meeting Review

Introduction to Alpacas and Their Care

Saturday, April 11 ~ 10:00am and 2:00pm
Sunday, April 12 ~ 1:00pm

Dr. Hicks will provide a general introduction to alpacas and cover basic health care including nutrition, de-worming programs, vaccination programs, feet care and care of teeth.

These seminars are provided at no cost to those interested in the alpaca lifestyle, whether you have already purchased your first alpacas or are considering entering the business. Choose the session that best fits your schedule.

After the session, attendees are invited to visit the exhibit hall to speak with breeders, view the halter and fleece shows, and shop among the vendors to see all the wonderful products that can be produced with alpaca fiber.

How To Achieve More With SMART Goals

Saturday, April 11, 11:00am
Sunday, April 12, 10:00am

Do you have goals for your alpaca business? Do you know what steps you need to take to reach them?

Effectively written goals provide a road map to success. Participants will leave this session with a powerful, yet easy to understand, goal-setting template designed to develop and implement strategic business goals. Participants will learn the five major considerations of effective goal setting. They will learn how to write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and reached in a timely manner.

At the end of the session, participants will have the tools to write meaningful goals that will move them to their desired results. They will learn a process that is not static, but can be adapted to the changes within the business environment. They will also have a way of measuring their success, one achievement at a time.

The Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America, Inc. Annual General Membership Meeting Review

Saturday, April 11, 3:30pm

Did you miss the AFCNA Annual General Membership Meeting held during the AOBA Midwinter Conference last January? If you weren't able to attend and are interested in an update about current and future plans this session will provide the information you missed.

Dianna Jordan, current President of the AFCNA Board of Directors is will be available to provide the overview and answer any questions you may have about AFCNA. This is an informal session and if time permits, Dianna will review some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about AFCNA.