NEAFP Blog

Get the most out of the upcoming National Alpaca Farm Days! It is a wonderful event to bring people out to the farm who are interested in owning alpacas or just to learn more about these amazing animals.

Over the last few years we have been posting Business Resources through our monthly NEAFP Notes and they offer some great insight into planning, and executing a successful event on the farm.

Be Sure to check these out when you have some free time to ensure you make the most of this upcoming Farm Days!

Local Marketing Guide

Bringing Your Products to Market

The Story Behind the Products

Setting up your Fiber Nook/ Farm Store / Market

Alpaca Fiber Selling Points

Alpaca Farm Event Planning

and last but not least: Make sure you take down contact information for everyone who attends. It is a wonderful way to stay in contact with the people you know are interested in scheduling a more personal farm visit. Every attendee is a possible sales lead, the turn around might vary but it is important to nurture each possible client throughout the entire process.

Don't forget to have fun!

Tuesday, Sept. 15th is the last day for our New Sock Promotion:

10% Off Pricing for Dozens Ordered of the High Calf Boot Sock and the Low Profile Ankle Socks.

High Calf Boot Sock

Low Profile Ankle Sock

At the end of today they will be going back to normal pricing, a 10% increase on all dozens offered in these two styles.

Take advantage of their current price in the next 24 hours!

View NEAFP Note - http://www.neafp.com/notes/sept_note_2009.html

New Socks!

Everyone here at NEAFP is very excited to announce two new styles of Socks.

First up, we have our new High Calf Boot Sock. We took the design of our Survival Sock and extended it up the leg, as well as added two new bands above the ankle and calf to ensure a proper fit throughout the entire day, whether you are on the Ski Mountain or shoveling snow after a big storm.

High Calf Boot Sock - http://www.neafp.com/notes/sept_note_2009.html

- Our Warmest and Most Durable Sock Yet
Terry Loop Inner Knit
Reinforced Heel and Toe
Bands above Ankle and Calf for Long Lasting Fit
Machine Wash and Dry
75% Alpaca, 13% Nylon, 10% Acrylic, 2% Lycra
Available in Ladies (9-11) and Men's (10-13) Sizing

Our Pricing

With Prime Fiber (7lbs / Dozen – 2lbs / Quarter-Dozen)
By the Dozen: $92.50
By the Quarter Dozen: $27.50

Wholesale
By the Dozen: $116.50

Our second addition is a Low Profile Ankle Sock. As Alpaca Sock lovers ourselves, we wanted to add a new sock design that will allow us to wear them year round. Living in New England we have the luxury of having 4 very distinct seasons and we are glad our new ankle sock will keep our feet comfortable in the Spring and Summer months.

Low Profile Ankle Sock - http://www.neafp.com/notes/sept_note_2009.html

Terry Loop Sole Knit for Comfort
Lightweight Knit to allow top of foot to breathe
Reinforced Heel, Toe, and Archband
Machine Wash and Dry
80% Alpaca, 15% Nylon, 5% Lycra
Available in Light Grey and Charcoal Grey Colors
Available in Kids (4-6), Ladies (9-11) and Men's (10-13) Sizing

Suggested Retail: $12.00

Our Pricing

With Secondary Fiber (3lbs / Dozen – 1lb / Quarter-Dozen)
By the Dozen: $48.00
By the Quarter-Dozen: $14.50

Wholesale
By the Dozen: $60.00

Brand New Sock Sale!

We are really excited about these two new sock designs and have decided to offer a 10% Discount on Dozen Orders of the Brand New Styles.

The High Calf Boot Sock and Low Profile Ankle Sock Dozens will be 10% Off Regular Price until September 15th, 2009!

NEAFP ON THE GO

In the spirit of the Fall Season NEAFP is ready to pack up the Truck and Trailer and make the Alpaca Show and Seminar Rounds!

Let us haul back your Fiber to our Mill!

Upcoming Dates

The Big E – Springfield, MA – September 18th to October 4th (Fiber Pickup – October 1st)
MAPACA Members Meeting – Lancaster, PA – October 11th
Empire Alpaca Extravaganza – Syracuse, NY – October 24th & 25th
New England Coastal Classic – Worcester, MA – November 7th & 8th