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AlpacaGram 13.21

AlpacaGram 13.21 | Start Your 2026 Fiber Testing Submissions

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Collect your samples now to be included in the 2026 EPDs.

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AlpacaGram 13.20 | Registration for the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show is Open!

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The AOA National Fleece Show highlights the full value of alpaca fiber—from raw fleece to finished products. Competitions include fleece judging, spin-off, fiber arts, skeins, and Innovative Fleece Assessment (IFA).

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AlpacaGram 13.19 | Thank You For A Great National Show

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The 2026 Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show, presented by Cedar & Sage Alpacas, Red Granite Ranch, and Tierra Prometida Alpacas in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was truly one for the books — and if you were there, you already know it. If you weren't, we hope this gives you a little taste of what you missed (and maybe nudges you to start planning for Tulsa in 2027!)

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AlpacaGram 13.18

AlpacaGram 13.18 | Phone Bidding Closes at 6 p.m. EDT for the National Auction

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The AOA National Alpaca Show Fundraiser Auction begins tonight at 7 p.m. EDT, and bidders at home can participate through phone bidding or watch the auction live on Facebook.

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AlpacaGram 13.17

AlpacaGram 13.17 | Bid From Home in the National Fundraiser Auction Friday

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The AOA National Alpaca Show Fundraiser Auction takes place Friday evening in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and phone bidding allows you to participate even if you cannot attend in person.

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AlpacaGram 13.16

AlpacaGram 13.16 | 2026 AOA Board Election and Petition Nomination Process

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Meet the selected candidates for the 2026 AOA Board election and review petition deadlines, voting eligibility, and key dates.

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AlpacaGram 13.15

AlpacaGram 13.15 | Check Out The Auction Catalog

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AOA is excited to announce our 2026 Fundraiser Auction at the AOA National Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Even if you aren't here, don't miss your chance to bid on elite herdsires and unique items.

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AlpacaGram 13.14 | Join Us For An Evening on the Red Carpet

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AOA is excited to announce our 2026 Fundraiser Auction at the AOA National Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Even if you aren't here, don't miss your chance to bid on elite herdsires and unique items.

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AlpacaGram 13.13

AlpacaGram 13.13 | National Show Registration Closing

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Registration closes tomorrow for the 2026 Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Submit your entries now and join us March 13–15 for national competition, double points, youth and performance classes, the Supreme Championship, and a full weekend of education and community.

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AlpacaGram 13.12 | Contact Your Congressperson In Support of the Agritourism Bill

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On February 23, Congressman Subramanyam, Virginia, will present the bipartisan Agritourism Act. We are asking you, our members, to contact your congressperson and ask them to co-sponsor the Agritourism Act and support its inclusion in the Farm Bill.

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AlpacaGram 13.11 | Final Days to Register for Nationals

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This is your final opportunity to register for the 2026 Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show, presented by Cedar & Sage Alpacas, Red Granite Ranch, and Tierra Prometida Alpacas.

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AlpacaGram 13.10 | Experience Hands-On Fiber Education at Nationals

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Experience hands-on fiber education at the AOA National Alpaca Show in Fort Wayne, March 13–15. Explore weaving, spinning, marketing and industry insight.

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AlpacaGram 13.09 | 2025 EPD Results Are Now Available

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The 2025 AOA alpaca EPDs are now available. Review genetic data, download your report, and plan informed breeding decisions for 2026. Prepare early for shearing and fiber testing.

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