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Ideal Alpaca Community: Alpaca Marketing for the Small Breeder

Level: Intermediate
Type: 1 Day
Instructor(s): Fred Kraft

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Course Description:

The instructors Fred and Mike have over 20 years of combined experience in the worldwide alpaca market. They have successfully marketed thousands of alpacas. Learn their secrets and how to put them to work for you. Learn how you can participate in the Ideal Alpaca Community Marketing Co-op.


 
 


SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m.

    A. Market Niches

       1. Huacaya
       2. Colored Alpacas vs. White
       3. Show Animals
       4. Foundation Females

    B. Alpaca Marketing

       1. Farm and Ranch Guide
       2. Marketing Co-ops
       3. Alpaca Shows
       4. Country Fairs
       5. Direct Mail
       6. Alpacas Magazine
       7. Internet

    C. How to Generate Farm Visits

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. - Break

10:15 - 12:00

    D. Internet Marketing

    E. The Ideal Alpaca Community

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00

    F. Developing Your Website

    G. Developing an Alpaca Market Plan for Your Herd

       1. Strategy
       2. Budget

 

 
A Day at the Ranch

Northwest Alpacas is excited to announce this new program, which is held on most Mondays of each month. The day is organized to give prospective alpaca breeders a snapshot of what it takes to operate a successful ranch operation. This seminar is free and includes lunch with the Northwest Alpacas staff. 

A Day at the Ranch

Getting Started

This one day course is the perfect learning experience for anyone who is researching the industry or is about to buy their first alpacas.

Getting Started in the Alpaca Business

1 Day Seminars

Price of $75 to $125.00 per person includes lunch and course materials. The one day seminars are free to clients that have purchased alpacas from Northwest Alpacas. Attendees may purchases a copy of either Ideal Alpacas: From Myth to Reality or The Alpaca Chronicles at the seminar rate of $75.00.

Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

3 Day Seminars

Price of $250.00 per couple or $150.00 per individual, includes lunch, dinner and course materials for three days. For attendees who purchase alpacas or breedings from Northwest Alpacas, the seminar price will be credited toward their purchase.

How to Buy, Breed and Succeed in the Alpaca Business

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