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Register now for the Free Vet Seminar.
Note: This seminar is open to vets and vet students only.
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Registration ends January 20, 2009

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 232 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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2009 Winter Symposium and Fleece Event

SAVE THE DATES!
Symposium: February 7 & 8, 2009
Fiber Arts Workshops and
Session for Vets: February 6
Fleece Show and Fiber Art Competitions

Friday February 6:

Fiber Arts Workshops (spinning, felting, weaving and dyeing)
Free session for vets & vet students with Dr. Toni Cotton.
There will be ultrasounds and repro work-ups on live animals.

Saturday and Sunday February 7 & 8:

Symposium Sessions:

Speakers include:

Dr. Toni Cotton, DVM (reproduction & other topics)
Dr. Robert Van Saun (nutrition)
Brett Kaysen (Expected Progeny Differences)
Cheryl Gehly (fiber)
Polly Michaelis (fiber)
More speakers to be announced

Fleece Show (Judges: Cheryl Gehly & Polly Michaelis) and Fiber Art Competitions

At Renaissance Hotel, Syracuse, NY.

More information will be posted here as it is available. Signup will start in December.

Click here to see the results of the 2008 Fleece Event.

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Empire Alpaca Extravaganzaa

This AOBA Certified level 5 show (1000+ animals) will be October 25 & 26, 2008 in Syracuse, New York.

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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 27th and 28th
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 Associationn
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Member Farms

We are 232 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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