NEAFP Blog

+++NEAFP Note - May 2010+++
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How to save 15% on Socks

NEAFP offers a 15% discount on all of our sock styles when ordering a case (10 dozen of one style). This is a great way for farms and retailers to stock up all at once, increase their profit margins, and save on average 50% in Shipping and Handling costs.

To take advantage of Case Pricing just place an order on the site for 10 dozen of a particular style of socks. We will process the discount in the office and send you an updated receipt with the new totals.

Getting Started PDF Guide

As more and more alpaca farms embrace the fiber side of their business people from all across the country have been inquiring about how they can get started using us to process their fiber and receive our products for resale. We have put together a Getting Started guide designed to answer all of the major questions asked when starting out with us.

We are happy to have it finally available online for download in PDF form.

Topics Covered: Placing your First Order, Fiber Grading, Benefits of the Fiber Bank, Preparing Fleece to be Shipped, Shipping Alpaca Fiber, Participating in Fiber Collections, Wholesale, Product Color Selection, NEAFP Notes, and other Online Resources.

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Quick Note: Snowflake Pattern Watch Caps and Earflap Beanies are back in stock!

Upcoming Events

ABOV Fiber Conference – June 19th
Marlee Farm Alpacas
330 Rupert Mountain Rd.
Pawlet, Vermont

Seminar- 1 to 2:30pm , followed by a Social Hour Afterwards

Chris and Shelley will be presenting NEAFP at the Vermont Breeders Fiber Conference as well as running a fiber collection. Let us haul your fiber back for you!

Contact Barry Meinerth @ meinerth@aol.com for more information!

Empire Alpaca Extravaganza – October 22nd - 25th - Syracuse, NY
http://www.nyalpacas.com/

New England Coastal Classic – November 5th, 6th – Worcester, MA
http://www.necoastalclassic.com/

Be sure to head to the Web Version of this NEAFP Note to check out 3 Alpaca Blogs listed in the Alpaca Radar - http://bit.ly/ajK3WJ

++++NEAFP Note - April 2010++++

Afghan Sale - April 15th through April 30th

NEAFP is happy to announce for the rest of April we will be selling our Throw Size Afghan and Baby Blanket Afghan 10% OFF their regularly pricing. Everyone who has had the pleasure of getting their hands on them in our booth at shows has absolutely loved them and we are sure you will too!

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Preparing for Shearing Season - Full Article - http://bit.ly/c2B41n

After a month of straight rain, Spring is finally in the air here in New England and that means it is time to start planning out shearing for this year's alpaca fiber harvest. As Alpaca Fiber becomes a larger part of each farm's business plan, it is important that more thought and attention goes into harvesting each years fiber crop to ensure maximum value and usability throughout the value add chain. In our opinion, Shearing Day is the most important day of the year on an alpaca farm, so let's compare notes to make sure as much usable fiber is harvested this year!

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++++NEAFP Note - March 2010++++

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Everyone here at NEAFP is happy to announce our new Alpaca Mittens are now in stock and ready to ship, just in time to take advantage of the last 2 days in our Free Shipping March Sale!

We also have announced details of our 2 upcoming Fiber Collections, at MAPACA Jubilee in Harrisburg, PA and Buckeye Alpaca Show in Columbus, OH.
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Link - http://www.neafp.com/notes/march_note_2010.html

++++NEAFP Note - January 2010++++

Now that the Holiday Sales rampage has begun to wind down we all find ourselves with a little extra down time to contemplate the upcoming year. As small business owners it is important to take this time and plan how to increase your business as well as make things more efficient.

One resource we believe is very important for Alpaca Farms to consider this off season is the ability to accept Credit and Debit Cards, both in their online stores and on the go bringing your finished products to various markets.

We wanted to start 2010 off right by writing up an overview on what to expect when looking into processing options and ultimately what is the best fit for small, but growing businesses.

Head to this month's NEAFP Note to read our newest article, Accepting Credit and Debit Cards.

http://www.neafp.com/notes/january_note_2010.html

NEAFP has also begun to confirm dates for Fiber Collections so be sure to check those out. Save on Fiber Shipping Costs - Let us haul your fiber back to our mill!

http://www.neafp.com/notes/january_note_2010.html

****NEAFP Note - October 2009****

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Embracing your Local Economy

Although the average consumer is cutting down on their spending, they are
still looking for local businesses in their community to support. More and
more people are becoming conscious to who they are supporting when they
make a purchase or use a service. The Buy Local / Farmer's Market movement
continues to grow despite the current economic situation and continues to
be a great way for Alpaca Farms to bring finished products to market and
showcase their farms and animals to the general public. Read the Complete
Article... http://www.neafp.com/notes/oct_note_2009.html

2 New Product Additions

We are happy to announce the addition of two new Mayflower style baskets to
our product catalog. The Mayflower Knitter's Tote has been a great success
and we wanted to follow that up with more products made from Thirds that
had great curb appeal and utility.

View the two new baskets - http://www.neafp.com/notes/oct_note_2009.html

In this month's NEAFP Note we also have an Upcoming Events/Fiber Pickup
Calendar and a new resource write up in the Alpaca Radar Section. Be sure
to read the complete NEAFP Note!