The AFCNA election results are in!

Today we heard from John Merrell the AFCNA President who had been elected to the AFCNA board.

Our new AFCNA directors are:

Wini Labreque - Owner of Star Weaver Farm, Wini brings a wealth of knowledge about fiber and yarns to the Board.

Greg Schneider - Owner of Sylvan Skies Alpacas, Greg has a strong background as an organizer, working to build and improve volunteer organizations, and has a strong commitment to cooperative principles.

Kathy Vitcak - Owner of Jackpot! Alpacas, Kathy has an honors degree in Marketing and Textiles and many years of working in the fashion industry.

These new appointments will build the momentum that is already developing at the coop and ensure the eventual success of the alpaca industry.

Meanwhile back on the farm we are preparing for shearing this Sunday and already have a good stock of volunteers. You can never have enough volunteers on shearing day is my motto.

The weather has been warm and sunny so the alpacas fleeces will be dry and clean which makes a huge difference.

Thinking about shearing and the trouble we go to to weigh the alpacas before giving injections it does make me realise that right now the bigger animals are carrying about an extra 10 lbs in weight. So my weights are at least 6% out..... just an interesting observation.

This afternoon the transport company will arrive to collect Bandelier. All the paperwork is in order and he has packed his toothbrush and pyjamas.......

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