April's NEAFP Note is now available and can be read in it's entirety here: http://eepurl.com/Ss3Ev

New Marketing Article: Identifying your Market

NEAFP News including upcomg fiber collections, products back in stock, sorting status, and new closeouts listed!

Our new Irish Cable Afghan is a beautiful addition to our product catalog.

The whole family including your pets will want to curl up with our new soft and cozy afghan. We used a Cable Knit stitch with a Celtic Irish knot pattern that you can view in detail in the closeup product image. The yarn and knit pattern were designed to provide superior warmth and hand without the bulkiness and excessive weight associated with natural fiber blankets. It's generously sized at 70" by 56" to be shared with a loved one on a frosty day spent inside.

Available @ Fiber Pricing and Wholesale now!

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NEAFP's office and mill will be closed 12/24 through 12/27 and again 12/31 and 1/1 for New Years.

All support and orders will be processed as they came in while we were on Holiday break.

Thank you all for your conitnued support and business.

Happy Holidays!

We wanted to let everyone know that as we move into the Holiday rush we are experiencing a tremendous increase in volume of orders coming in and fiber arriving daily at the mill.  We take pride in our order processing and fulfillment time but due to this increase in volume there might be a slight slow down of 1 extra business day in our normal turn around time.

We ask that you get your time sensitive orders placed as soon as possible to ensure ample time for them to be processed, packed and shipped out to you.

Here is a UPS Ground Transit Time Map to help you plan when to get those orders in:

NEAFP's office and mill will also be closed on the following days: 11/28 & 11/29 for Thanksgiving,  12/24 to 12/29 for Christmas Break, and 12/31 and 1/1 for New Years.

Thank you for taking this into account while getting your final holiday orders in for 2013!

We received a partial shipment from our manufacturer so we have a limited amount of Snowflake Earflap Beanies.

The Snowflake Earflaps are available in White, Fawn, and Brown colors.

Before placing your next order check out our new resource, Current Color Inventory. At the beginning of each week we update the PDF with what's available in each item, size, and color. This new resource will help you manage your color requests when placing your order and also to manage your colors expectations on what colors will be available in each item.

Need some last minute additions for your upcoming open house? We can help.

NEAFP is shipping all orders that meet their requirements (payment + fiber) within 1 business day of receiving them so get your orders in this weekend to ship for NAFD! Use the above UPS Ground time table map to determine your best shipping option. Just mention during checkout that you need your order by NAFD and we will get it out to you a.s.a.p.! If by chance your shipping choice won't reach you in time, we will contact you with your best options so your package makes it there before your open house visitors!

Our new Diamond Cut Scarf is a truly one of a kind item that you won't find anywhere else. We've matched fine U.S. alpaca fiber with a unique design to make a scarf that stands out in the crowd. The scarf is extremely long and can be wrapped countless ways to suit any occasion, it measures approximately 100" x 8". This is a unique item for the 2013 Fall and Winter season and will be sold in limited quantities until our inventory is depleted.

Available @ Fiber Pricing and Wholesale pricing today!

We are happy to announce the addition of our new Alpaca Beanie. It's available in some amazing colors: Moss Green, Egyptian Blue, Hunter Orange, Crimson Red, and Simply Sage.

These alpaca beanies are available in 3 packs at both Fiber and Wholesale pricing today!

Classic Watch Caps are now available in dyed colors too!

All Dyed products are available in limited quantities while inventory lasts.

Our office and mill will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the 4th of July holiday. We will be back open on Monday July 8th.

We wish everyone a happy and safe July 4th weekend!

In our latest newsletter we debut our first round of dyed products, announce the availability of the Calm-A-Lid, and discuss the spring alpaca show season.

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We are happy to announce the Calm-a-lid is now available for purchase! Head to the catalog to check it out

MADE IN USA

© 2011 calm-a-lid llc. patent pending 

Testimonials

"We have used the Calm-a-lid on our alpacas here at UMass for over a year. I find it works very well for fractious animals to calm them down without drugs. I have used it successfully for reproductive exams, foot trimming, and shearing. I recommend it to anyone for their alpacas and llamas."

Stephen R. Purdy, DVM
Associate Professor of Veterinary Education
Director of Camelid Studies
Director of Animal Management, UMass Center for Agriculture
University of Massachusetts Amherst
President, Nunoa Project Peru
www.nunoaproject.org

"At Ice Pond Farm we have successfully used the Calm-a-Lid with three challenging alpacas.
The first was a Peruvian import who would cush, scream, and spit during every procedure. With the Calm-a-Lid applied, Sunshine's screams are much more subdued and she does not spit. Why spit if you can't see a target!

The second animal is an athletic girl who tends to buck during procedures, making it difficult to perform a neck vein blood draw. In this case, application of the Calm-a-Lid resulted in Enya standing like a statue for the entire procedure.

The third case was an aggressive young male at a neighboring farm. Once applied, the Calm-a-Lid transformed him into a perfect gentleman - even allowing us to calmly lead him into a trailer.

We have had outstanding results using the Calm-a-Lid with difficult animals in challenging situations, and can readily recommend this product. Nicely done!"

Jeff Groene and Sonya Hanson Ice Pond Farm Fiskeville, Rhode Island www.icepondfarm.com

We are happy to announce our first fiber collection point in Churubuscu, Indiana at WindSwept Farms owned by Jack and Anita Greider. NEAFP pays all shipping costs from a regional collection point so drop your fiber off before the next trucking date and get your fiber to us for free. WindSwept Farms is within 3 hours of Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Chicago, helping make putting your fiber to work with us much more cost effective by reducing your shipping costs to next to nothing.

Along with being a fiber collection point for NEAFP, Jack and Anita Greider operate a full service alpaca farm offering many services including but not limited to: Custom Blended Alpaca Feed, Gate Sales, Animal Sales, Stud Services, and several fiber related events throughout the year. For a full list of their services and more information about their farm and animals, be sure to check out their website at http://www.wsfalpacas.com/

WindSwept Farm is open 7 days a week for fiber drop offs, contact them today to coordinate a convenient time to get your fiber dropped off and ready for the next truck pickup.

  Next Trucking Date: July 1st, 2013

4th Annual North American Alpaca
Shearing Contest

We are happy to announce we will be a sponsor for the 4th Annual North American Shearing Contest . Here are all the details:

Want to have some fun?
Show off your alpaca shearing skills?
Hang out and swap tips, stories & gear info with other shearers?

Attend the 4th Annual North American Alpaca Shearing Contest!

Come to compete, to watch or Volunteer, either way plan to have some fun!

Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2013 Time:   8am Start Location: Marlee Farm Alpacas 330 Rupert Mountain Rd Pawlet, VT 05761 www.marleefarmalpacas.com Directions Entry fee: $69

Fiber Classing award sponsored by NEAFP. Click Here for more information.  See the rules for complete list of prizes.

The rules will reward the performance that meets the alpaca breeder’s expectations.

Fleece quality, look of the alpaca and time to shear will be considered.

Kevin O’Leary, an AOBA judge and alpaca breeder, will judge the competition.

Classes based on all levels of experience (# of alpaca shorn/yr) and an open class.

Space is limited to 30 participants so sign up soon.

$2000 in prizes will be awarded.

Pride of competing and succeeding.

And the fun of getting together and having some laughs with other shearers and breeders!


Who’s in?  Register today!

Spread the word to your fellow shearers too!

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers needed for:
Timer/Spotter
Fleece handling
Alpaca handling
Fiber clean up
Score keeping
Photographer and/or Videographer
Spectating

Register to volunteer today!