Member update | #2 2020

AAA 2020 Member Update #2

The AAA update is our way of communicating with all members.

President's message

Plans for the National show are now well underway. The Melbourne Showgrounds will be an excellent location for the show. We can leverage off the papercraft show being held at the showgrounds on the same weekend to ensure that there is a large contingent from the general public to engage with and learn about our industry and attend the trade stands.

The EPIC grounds in Canberra could not offer us the same shed set up that we enjoyed in 2019 and we are excited by the opportunities that Melbourne promises.

Keep an eye out - more information and sponsorship details will be available soon from our amazing convenors.

AAA President Andrew Munn

"meet the AAA member"

Are you interested in being featured on AAA social media platforms for "meet the member"? We are looking for more of our fabulous members to put themselves forward to help showcase the breadth and diversity in our industry. Please get in touch if you are interested - communications@alpaca.asn.au

AAA Website Advertising

The AAA is offering advertising on the AAA website for HALF PRICE if booked and paid in full prior to 31 January. If you'd like to take out advertising on the new AAA website, get more information and book here. If you have any questions you can get in touch at communications@alpaca.asn.au.

RASF Vocational Education & Training (VET) Scholarships

Through the VET Scholarship Program, the RAS Foundation supports students studying VET courses through TAFE and other registered providers. If you live in a rural or regional NSW community and need a helping hand with your study costs, you could be eligible for a scholarship of up to $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time study. Applicants can be studying a range of courses including Wool Classing, Food Science, Farming and Nursing. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Applications have been extended to and apply by 27 January 2020. Read more .

Weed control

With many areas of the country now seeing some rain it is good to see the paddocks beginning to turn green again. Whether you live in an area that has been effected by drought or fire it is worth marking out a meter square of your paddock and watching what is growing. If this area is growing predominantly weed, your paddocks will be as well.

In a fire or drought situation weeds sometimes proliferate the regrowth. If this is happening you may need to control the weeds via chemical methods. The weeds will grow more abundantly when there is little competition and when the soil fertility is low.

Do not try and sow a permanent pasture post fire or drought until you have controlled the weeds that may proliferate.

Get to know your new apprentice judges - Lisa

Lisa's passion to judge has stemmed from not only her love of all things alpaca but also in her desire to help educate other breeders to grow this industry even further. Lisa is a qualified level 3 alpaca judge in New Zealand.

What's in the AAA shop?

The AAA website has a shop where we sell merchandise and alpaca resources. Our featured item this week is show arm bands. Get ready for the upcoming show season with an arm band for identification use in the show ring

Follow us!

Please make sure you're following us on our social media channels - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you have photos from the past or news that you would like to celebrate on the AAA main page, please send it through to info@alpaca.asn.au.

Contact the AAA Board

Andrew Munn
E: president@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0408 410 281
Prue Walduck
E: prue@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0429 437 781
Trevor Parry
E: trevor@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0428 196 946

Rochelle Veitch
E: rochelle@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0422 329 174
Sarah Wheeler
E: sarah@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0434 982 760
Michelle Simberg
E: michelle@alpaca.asn.au
Ph: 0408 371 957

Upcoming events

Berwick Show - 22 February 2020
Gunning Show - 23 February 2020
Canberra Royal - 28 Feb - 1 March 2020
Red Hill Show - 7 March 2020
Farm World 2020 - 26 - 29 March 2020