EDUCATION
Anthony and Amy believe that commitment to our alpacas, ourselves, and to the industry involves ongoing learning. Before we purchased our first animals, we attended a seminar in January of 2006 at UMASS with Dr. Purdy. From there, the process has been ongoing and a great adventure. See our list of educational seminars below as we believe this sets a standard of commitment - or some might say "obsession."
- May 2nd -
- October 2008 - four-day, hands-on, intensive Advanced Training with Mary McGee Benett, Camelidynamics. Obtained Apprentice status.
November 17, 2007 - NEAT Alpaca Seminar - topics included fiber, breeding, and husbandry.
September 8, 2007 - "FIBER - MAKING THE MOST OF IT" with Wini Labrecque. Thank you to Six Paca Farm for hosting this great seminar.
June 23, 2007 obtain a Certificate of Completion for the four-day, hands-on, intensive advanced training with Marty McGee Bennett, Camelidynamics.
April 22, 2007 two-day Camelidynamics basic seminar with Marty McGee Bennett. Thank you to Glengary Farm Alpacas for hosting.
March 24, 2007 Neonatal Clinic with Dr. Johnson. Thank you to Ausable Valley Alpacas for hosting.
Sept. 30, 2006 & Oct. 1, 2006 - 2006 Camelid Veterinary Program hosted by Alpacas LLC.
January 28 and 29, 2006 attended the Camelid Conference, presented by Steve R. Purdy, DVM of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Camelid Study Program. This intensive conference was for owners, students, and veterinarians.
Personal Education
Amy is pursuing her MBA, Six Sigma Dual Degree from Grand Canyon University.