Value of Membership?
SAVINGS! SAVINGS! SAVINGS!
Member Discount access to savings for your farm business!
- Shipping Finished Products from Legacy Lane
- Virtual Vet Services with Vetster
- Discounts on in-person Courses
- Webinar discounts
- Social Media Reach through our postings and tags #####
- Openherd Affiliate member site listing
- and more…..
In the works; Member Farm Medical Insurance, E-commerce site discounts, Feed store discounts…..it all adds up!
NETWORKING
Meeting with other breeders and alpaca owners offers numerous advantages, such as:
- Access to Resources: Networking provides access to suppliers of essential equipment, livestock, and products. You can find cost-efficient solutions by sharing expenses on bulk orders or services.
- Sales and Marketing: Collaborating with others opens avenues for co-marketing, improving sales through shared events or referrals. It also creates opportunities to tap into wider customer bases.
- Business Advice and Mentorship: Engaging with experienced breeders offers valuable insights and advice. This mentorship can help new or smaller breeders avoid costly mistakes and improve operational efficiency.
- Labor Support and Collaboration: A support network means having trusted people to call on during busy seasons, large-scale events, or emergencies, creating a dependable community.
- Show Events for Public Engagement: Hosting or participating in alpaca shows can increase public awareness and reach. These events allow breeders to showcase their animals, promote products, and engage with potential buyers, all while elevating the profile of the alpaca industry.
EDUCATION
Members can take advantage of our webinars and in-person workshops and seminars at discounted pricing. Our workshops and seminars are practical, up-to-date and essential for healthy alpacas and a successful business.
COMMUNICATION
Regular e-blasts and emails help keep you in touch with other members of the association and with breaking news in the industry.
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
Alpaca Ontario emphasizes on collaboration and future planning to enhance the success of the alpaca industry. Working together will foster collective growth and stability, helping all members of the industry secure a brighter and stronger future. Strengthening the association’s credibility within the Agricultural Sector is also key, as it can lead to greater recognition, opportunities, and support for the alpaca community.
VOTING PRIVILEGE
Voting at the Annual General Meeting helps to direct the association in a meaningful way. Members can also join the Board of Directors and help lead our organization into the future.
NURTURING NEWCOMERS
Alpaca Ontario encourages all members to share the privilege of a free membership to any newcomers who purchase alpacas at their member farms. We want to welcome newcomers and support your business as you nurture new clients and alpaca farms across Ontario and beyond.
Become a Alpaca Ontario Member
For more information about membership, contact us.