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Calpaca’s “All Aspect Education” Camelid Symposium
Saturday, January 19, 2019 - Sunday, January 20, 2019
Sacramento, CA
Historically the Camelid Symposium has been one of the best values in education and now it is back. Join us for informative and timely topics provided by experts in their field. This two-day information-packed symposium provides something for everyone. The featured speakers will address timely topics including:
Camelid Health — basic and neo-natal care, recognizing and handling birth problems, emergency camelid care, how to care for the aging camelid, what’s new in camelid health, and more.
Agritourism —create multiple streams of income and business insurance needs.
Business Management — define your business plan, align business and breeding plans, selling—what works.
Focus on Fiber — breed for fiber production, get it to market, and points in between.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Camelid Health — Dr. Daniel Mora, DVM; Dr. Julie Dechant DVM; MS, Dr Anita Varga, DVM
Agritourism — Jay Reeder; Apple Mountain Alpacas, and Steve Harvey, PFC Insurance Center
Business Management — Lynn Edens and Jody Hatch, Little Creek Farm, Accoyo America, and Snowmass breeding programs
Focus on Fiber — Lynn Edens; Stacie Chavez; Jess Daniels
Bud Synhorst, Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) Executive Director
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Location:
Sacramento State University Studion Union
6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819
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Basic Fiber Sorting/Grading Class
Friday, February 1, 2019 - Friday, February 1, 2019
Penn Valley, CA
This Basic 1 day course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about natural fiber production. Both current producers and non producers will benefit from the knowledge gained in this informative course.
The goal for this course is to have natural fiber producers gain the knowledge to return to their farm and organize their fiber for production. Management, harvesting and sorting are the building blocks for the workshop with hands-on time to gain experience. Included also is information on yarn production to familiarize the students with processing at artisan mills. Students will leave this one-day event with the tools they need to get their fiber out of storage and separated so that they can maximize yield and minimize cost at their mill.
This Basic Course is a Prerequisite to taking the Advanced Course and subsequent Apprenticeship Training which will lead to the designation Master Sorter/Grader. Those who have completed the Basic Course successfully will have 18 months to take the Advanced Course if they desire to continue in the program. After the time, you will be required to repeat the Basic Course before taking further portions of the program.
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Location:
Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery
14514 Oak Meadow Rd, Penn VAlley
Penn Valley, CA 95946
Cost:
$150
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Advanced Fiber Sorting/Grading Class
Saturday, February 2, 2019 - Monday, February 4, 2019
Penn VAlley, CA
This Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course and a passing score on the final exam before registering. We allow for taking the Advanced course up to 18 months after successful completion of the Basic Course.
In this Advanced 3 day Course, you will build on the overview and training presented in the 1 day Basic Course (a Prerequisite to this course.) It is geared to those individuals who want more in-depth education and/or are interested in developing a business sorting for other fiber bearing livestock owners or fiber purchasers.
After a review of material covered previously, this course will provide a more in depth study of fiber characteristics, structure, types and how to identify them. Extensive review of fiber samples along with hands on fleece evaluation, sorting and grading will follow. You will have the opportunity to examine alpaca, wool and other fiber types we have available. In addition, instruction in documentation and record keeping will be presented, along with requirements for different sorting clients as it will be required for those who choose to continue the training in the Apprenticeship. We only allow for a 2 week period after successful completion of the Advanced Course to sign up for the Apprenticeship portion of the program. This is to ensure those interested benefit from immediate knowledge and experience in moving forward towards completion of becoming a Master Sorter/Grader. We encourage you to consider signing up for the Advanced and be prepared for sign up for the Apprenticeship Program immediately upon successful completion of the Advanced Course.
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Location:
Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinner
14514 Oak Meadow Rd, Penn VAlley
Penn VAlley, CA 95946
Cost:
$475.00
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