NEAFP Note - August 2009
National Alpaca Farm Day Sale

It's that time of year again! In preparation for the upcoming National Open Farm Days at the end of September we will be running a Special for the rest of this month.

August 14th to September 1st - All Orders over $350 will receive Free Shipping and Handling

We also want to introduce Case Pricing for both the Survival Sock and Casual Dress Socks. We offer cases (10 dozen) at a 15% Discount off the normal pricing. This is a great way to save on socks, as well as get all the inventory you are going to need for the remainder of the season at once.

After reviewing our Sales from last year we realized a lot of Farms and Retailers were purchasing several dozen socks at a time, many times throughout the Fall and Winter to restock. For a farm that sells over 10 dozen socks throughout their busy season, taking advantage of Case Pricing is a great way to save, as well as cut down on the Shipping and Handling racking up for each individual order.

Simply place your order and we will deduct all appropriate discounts!

Getting Ready for National Alpaca Farm Days!

National Alpaca Farm Days Website

Participating in this year's National Alpaca Farm Day is a great way to share your animals and finished products made from their fleece with your community. There isn't a better way to showcase your alpacas and let their natural charisma and charm help increase Animal and Product sales for the upcoming years.

Some Helpful Resources for National Alpaca Farm Day

Alpaca Product Selling Points - We all know what makes wearing Alpaca an easy choice, but it is important we are all able to communicate this to end consumers and a clear and concise message, or a "30 Second Elevator Pitch". There is no better time than now to refresh yourself on what makes Alpaca and products made from their fiber so wonderful.

Networking Networking Networking - One great and efficient way of promoting your Farm, Animals, Services, and Finished Products is by networking. And how do we network efficiently? By becoming involved with our community! Participating in local activities like National Alpaca Farm Day will help you establish yourself as a community leader in agriculture and natural fibers.

The Story Behind our Products - As our economy has cooled off in the last year many people are turning to support their local businesses and communities. It is important to know who and what exactly you are supporting, so remember what your story is.

Setting Up your Fiber Nook - Some great tips on how to setup your Products for National Alpaca Farm Day.

Alpaca Radar

Fleeces-To-Go

Fleeces-to-Go was created to be a resource that farms could turn to for help in showcasing their alpaca fleece. After attending and helping at fleece shows, I saw too many times valuable points being lost due to skirting issues. My hope is to help those farms who don't know how to skirt, don't have time, or don't want to learn that part of the industry.

Everyone has talents and mine is skirting a fleece to be competitive with the score card for sections I have control over. Also, fleece shows are an economical option to showing your alpacas especially in today's economy and concerns. As the industry is pushing towards being a fully operational fiber industry, the fleece competitions will naturally become more important.

What better way to market your fleece than to have proof with scorecards and ribbon placements. You decide, I can skirt your fleece then send it to shows so you do none of the work or I can skirt your fleece and ship back for you to manage.

If you would like more detail, please visit my website at http://www.fleecestogo.com or contact me and we can discuss and together come up with a plan for showcasing your alpaca fleeces!

Remember you get all of the results, all of the ribbons, but none of the work with Fleeces-to-Go!

- Holli Cox, Hidden Hilltop Alpacas

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