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The Business of Nature: Alpacas & Paco-Vicunas at Jefferson Farms

August 29, 2015 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Paco-Vicunas
Photo courtesy of Jefferson Farms

Nature is much more than wilderness. When you think about it, just about everything in the Upper Arkansas Valley, whether skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, ranching, agriculture, or the service industry that supports these activities and the visitors they attract, is in some manner related to nature.

While most of us are familiar with the many recreational activities nature provides, we may not know much about the nature-related businesses that have shaped this area over the last century and a half and those newer industries that continue to strengthen the region’s nature-based economy. This year GARNA is conducting a series of visits to some of these businesses to learn how they operate and work to maintain the open space and rural lifestyle that residents and visitors find so attractive about this special area.

2nd in the “Business of Nature” Series: Alpacas & Paco-Vicunas at Jefferson Farms

Jefferson Farms Natural Fibers has locations in Salida and Denver with around 100 Alpacas and 300 Paco-Vicunas. Soft, very fine (around 18 micron) natural fiber yarn is their primary product. The earliest alpacas were domesticated from the vicuña by the native South American peoples as long as 6,000 years ago. The resulting fiber was so incredibly fine and soft that Incan Royalty alone was permitted to wear it. A Paco-Vicuna is a natural cross breed with the finer fiber of the Vicuna, but with the faster growth of the Alpaca.

This tour will be led by Jean Levene and will include a discussion of the breeding program, production of the fiber, and a visit with the animals. Jean is the owner, breeder, and producer of this ultra-fine natural fiber.

Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non members. Sorry, this program is full!

Details

Date:
August 29, 2015
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Venue

Unnamed Venue
CO
Phone
719-539-5106

Organizer

GARNA
Phone
719-539-5106
Email
info@garna.org
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Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.

PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201

Cancellation policy:

If we are notified of your need to cancel within 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.

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