Empire Alpaca Association Welcomes You
The Empire Alpaca Association ("EAA") was born in 2002 as an outgrowth of the first Empire Alpaca Extravaganza. Those first 16 farms expressed a desire to become a
New York Affiliate of the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association. From the original 16 farms, EAA now has 263 members – ranging from small farms to some of the largest in the country plus non-owner enthusiasts. EAA is the first Affiliate to draft and vote in a Code of Ethics, something of which we're all very proud. EAA supports all its members equally with marketing and educational efforts.
EAA does more than host the Empire Alpaca Extravaganza – which is does proudly. The Extravaganza makes many opportunities available: support of the camelid industry through donations to the International Camelid Institute and the Quechua Benefit; direct marketing through the purchase of trade show space and mailings to prospective breeders and education in the form of the Empire Alpaca Symposium.
Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, thank you for visiting EAA's website. We encourage you to dig deeper, visit our member farms or check out some of our events.
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| It's Renewal Time
Have you renewed your membership yet?
All memberships expired on May 31 so to
make sure you will continue as an EAA member, renew today. Members receive discounts
on the Extravaganza and the Symposium, quarterly newsletters, email alpaca health and
fiber information and many more benefits. The renewal fee is $60.00.
To renew your membership, log into your
account and click the Renew My Membership
link and follow the instructions.
Not a member yet?
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| Empire Alpaca
Extravaganza
This AOBA Certified level 5 show (800+ animals) will
be October 24 & 25, 2009 in Syracuse, New York.
Judges:
- Tim Lavan: all suris, brown huacaya males, grays
& multi huacayas of both genders
- Jill MacLeod: huacaya females, except for grays
& multi
- Amanda VandenBosch: huacaya males, except for
browns, grays & multi
- Wade Gease: performance
Lots to do:
- Educational seminars
- Fiber arts demonstrations
- Empire member product booth
- Vendors
- ACFNA fiber drop-off
Sponsorship opportunities available
Entry fees and stall prices: same as last year!
Empire members receive a $25 discount off their first
stall.
Online registration will open in August 2009 – check
back to this web site for more information.
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| Calendar of
Events |
Alpaca Shows and
Events. View our list of current and upcoming shows
and events.
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| National Alpaca Days |
September 26th and 27th
Find a participating farm near you.
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| Alpaca Facts |
Find answers to frequently
asked questions about Alpacas.
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| Join EAA |
Become a member of the
Empire Alpaca Association
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| Member Farms |
We are 263
Member Farms strong. View our complete list.
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| Members
Information |
A collection of our documents,
procedures, forms, board meeting minutes, and
by-laws.
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| Code of
Ethics |
Read the Code of Ethics, or to file a complaint...
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Quarterly Newsletter
Missed one of our newsletters? View our current and past
newsletters.
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Committee Information
We are always looking for members to join or help on any
one of our 5 committees: Education, Marketing, Ethics,
Show, and Nominating.
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About EAA