August 22-25, 2024
BEND, OREGON
THURSDAY 22 AUGUST, 2024
LOCATION: Flying Dutchman Alpacas, LLC 65485 Cline Falls Hwy, Bend, OR 97703
8.30 am Arrive – Continental Breakfast- Welcome and Introductions
9.30 – 11.15 Subject: “Color Genetics” A fascinating perspective and international study on color and alpacas. Speaker: Dr Gustavo Gutierrez Reynoso, Ph.D. Professor Principal del Department de Producion Animal, Universisdad Nacional Agaria, La Molina Peru
11.30 – 12.30 Subject: “Birthing, herd health success” – Invaluable information for anyone raising alpacas, learn from the best. New and experienced breeders. Speaker: Dr Rachel Oxley, DVM Veterinarian-Juniper Country Veterinary Services, Redmond, OR
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch by Tumalo Coffeehouse
1.30 – 4.30 Subject “Neonatal” Hands on to birthing “To know when you need help, what to do, how to have confidence under pressure. A must for every alpaca breeder- (back by overwhelming request) Speaker: Dr Rachel Oxley, DVM Veterinarian-Juniper Country Veterinary Services, Redmond, OR
4.45 – 5.30 Subject “Quechua Benefit”– Updating all the amazing things happening in Peru supporting women and children – thanks to YOU. Updates on Casa Chapi, water project, carbon, grassland study, community animal health. Speakers: Mike Safely, Dale Cantwell and Xeina CCallo.
5.45 – 6.30 Meet & Greet sponsored By QUECHUA BENEFIT Quechua Benefit Education Fundraiser paddle raise
6.30 – 7.30 Delicious Sit down-Family Style Meal Catered by Bowtie Catering @ FDA sponsored by MAZURI FEEDS/ WILCO- Sit, relax, have cocktail, wine under the trees, enjoy the alpacas and alpaca peeps
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST, 2024
LOCATION: Flying Dutchman Alpacas, LLC 65485 Cline Falls Hwy, Bend, OR 97703
8.30 – 9.00 Continental Breakfast
9.15 – 11.15 Subject: “Color Genetics” cont’d: New: Updates on Genome study. Speaker: Dr Gustavo Gutierrez Reynoso, Ph.D. Professor Principal del Department de Producion Animal, Universisdad Nacional Agaria, La Molina Peru
11.30 – 1.00 Subject: “Make more money from farm Tourism Strategies for Your Alpaca Business” Long time alpaca breeder, now specializing in Marketing and assisting breeders in successful revenue streams and Agritourism. Speaker: Julie Roy, aka Alpaca Julie, CA
******Travel to Crescent Moon Ranch, Terrebonne*****
Lunch at CMR 1.30 PM- 2.30 PM
2.30 – 3.15 Subject: Live Auction Fun – How does it all work? “ Overview of how it all works-Learn more about the options available and ask in person any questions you may have. – entering alpacas, networking, setting reserves, bidding, insurance. Everyone’s success! Speakers: Tim & Teresa Vincent- Celebrity Sales- OR
3.30 – 6.00 PM- Hands on preview and fleeces for Auction animals – All alpacas will be in their pens and the fleeces displayed. Take the time to visit each pen, look at pedigrees, feel the fleeces and learn more about all the alpacas from their breeders and absorb all the information, amazing genetics available for the Saturday LIVE Auction.
Drinks and Hors’doeuvres for your enjoyment- Time to really network!
6.00 PM Dinner on your OWN– Experience- Central Oregon Restaurants- Enjoy your evening!
SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2024
LOCATION: CRESCENT MOON RANCH, TERREBONNE
8.30 – 9.30- Continental Breakfast & visit alpaca pens look at auction alpacas in their pens
9.30 – 10.45- Subject: Heart Centered Tourism– Improve, expand, initiate, and market, such amazing valuable information to help you succeed. Speaker: Julie Roy, aka Alpaca Julie, CA
10.45 -1.00 – Spend time evaluating all the alpacas in the sale. Talk to the breeders, speakers, alpaca judges and learn hands on. Such an incredible opportunity.
Mike Safley available for evaluations
12.00 – 1.00 Lunch
1.00 PM LIVE AUCTION STARTS – CELEBRITY SALES
Note: 8.30 am – 1.00 pm Pens open for alpaca viewing for auction- An opportunity to hands on all alpacas and visit with breeders and learn more, whether you are actively buying, new and just learning or just 100% alpaca enthusiast. This is an opportunity to really get to feel, listen and learn from many successful, passionate, alpaca breeders.
4.15 – PM End of Auction (Time may vary)
1.00 – 4.15 PM, 2024 DESTINATION AUCTION by Celebrity Sales, LLC
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2024
LOCATION: Flying Dutchman Alpacas, LLC 65485 Cline Falls Hwy, Bend, OR 97703
9.00 – 9.30 Breakfast from Tumalo CoffeeHouse. Home baked Quiche and Fruits, continental breakfast
9.30 – 11.00 Subject: “Nutrition Research updates” -supporting your alpaca growth, health and optimizing your fiber production. Continuous study for all breeders. Joining us via zoom as Dr Jen Parsons is in UK presenting, Dr Parsons will answer questions on all your alpaca nutrition and health needs based off of science and detailed study. Speaker: Dr. Jen Parsons, PhD Mazuri Feeds- Lead Nutritionist & Team Mazuri
11.00 – 12.30 Subject: “How to promote your Alpaca business and farm”. Interactive, bring your camera, learn lots of tricks of the trade. Speaker: Wasim Muklashy, Photographer & Alpacapreneur.
12.30 Lunch from Tumalo CoffeeHouse
1.30 – DUCK SCRAMBLE- Prizes, Prizes, Prizes, FUN, FUN, FUN
To end the 2024 Education with a Destination with a leap into the pond to catch your “DUCK” – sounds like fun doesn’t it! DUCKS mean PRIZES. You get wet, show your competitive side and can win an assortment of REALLY FUN PRIZES, stud male breedings and more! Guaranteed to make you smile and end a perfect 2024 Education with a Destination!
Your Hosts…
Scott & Debbie Miller
Physical Address:
7566 N Hwy 97 Terrebonne, Oregon 97760
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 600 Terrebonne, OR 97760
Flying Dutchman Alpacas
Amanda & Vince VandenBosch
Address:
65485 Cline Falls Hwy
Bend, Oregon 97703