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Alpaca Institute Course Offerings |
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The Webinars @ NWA serves many needs. The courses
listed below are divided into three levels: Introductory, Intermediate and
Advanced. Participants are not required to attend Introductory course prior to
Advanced courses, however, some topics are offered assuming a certainly level
of background knowledge and therefore may be more useful to experienced
attendees.
The 10 webinars are offered as a package for $250 or individually at $35 each
and $75 for the advanced webinars. By purchasing the package you save $180.
Use the button below to add the package of 10 webinars to your cart.
Click Here to Purchase 10 Pack Webinar Series
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Introductory |
Webinar: Selecting Your First Huacaya
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Mike Safley
Description:
Learn about alpaca type, selection traits and what to ask for and avoid in your first purchase.
Recommended Reading: Ideal Alpacas: From Myth to Reality
Course dates: 8/27/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Webinar: Alpaca Taxes
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Fred Kraft, Peggy Stevens
Description:
Learn how Uncle Sam can help you pay for your alpacas.
Course dates: 9/24/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Webinar: Barns and Fences
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Fred Kraft
Description:
Learn how to feed, shelter and protect your alpacas.
Recommended Reading: The Alpaca Shepherd
Course dates: 10/1/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
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Webinar: Marketing - The Ideal Alpaca Community (IAC)
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Fred Kraft, Mike Safley
Description:
Explore the most innovative marketing cooperative and breed improvement program available to alpaca breeders today.
Course dates: 10/15/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Webinar: The Spin on Alpaca Fiber
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Fred Kraft, Mike Safley
Description:
Learn about the difference between Suri and Huacaya fiber, the textile process and histology of alpaca fiber.
Recommended Reading: Ideal Alpaca: From Myth to Reality
Course dates: 10/29/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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Webinar: Herdsire Selection
Duration:
1.5 hour
Instructor(s):
Mike Safley
Description:
Learn how to identify the most potent males for your breeding program. This webinar will help you develop a strategy for purchasing either stud services or a service sire.
Course dates: 11/5/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
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Webinar: Ask the Expert: A Q&A Session
Duration:
2 hour
Instructor(s):
Mike Safley
Description:
This is your opportunity to get in depth answers to your alpaca questions in an interactive format with internationally known alpaca expert Mike Safley.
Couse dates: 11/12/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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Advanced |
Webinar: Alpaca Breeding Genetics (Advanced)
Duration:
2 hour
Instructor(s):
Mike Safley
Description:
A how to advanced program (2 hours) that details how to use genetic science in the breeding of better alpacas.
Recommended Reading: Alpacas: Synthesis of a Miracle and Ideal Alpacas: From Myth to Reality
Course dates: 10/8/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
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Webinar: Neonatal Clinic (Advanced)
Duration:
2 hour
Instructor(s):
Paul Jones
Description:
Learn how to birth and care for cria. This advanced course (2 hours) is taught by on of the foremost camelid veterinarians in the world.
Recommended Reading: The Alpaca Shepherd
Course dates: 10/23/08 5pm PST
Next Date:
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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How
does a Webinar work?
Alpaca Webinars are presented in an online environment using your computer and the
internet. We have developed 10 different webinars covering alpaca topics most requested
by alpaca breeders. These seminars are presented in collaboration with Aussie Hill
Alpacas. To find out more information on how the Webinars @ NWA work, click here to read
more.
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
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
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