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NEAFP Note: January 2021
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Happy Belated New Year
from the Fiber Pool

Happy 2021 from all of us here at NEAFP!

As many of you know, this past holiday sales season was the most riveting (and promising) we've experienced in the fiber pool's now 24 year history.

2020 had so many unknowns and unprecedented challenges.

In the face of global health, economic, and social crises, the demand for natural fibers and supporting small agricultural business did not diminish, in fact it grew.

Through supply chain slow downs and country wide shipping delays, alpaca farms still managed to have the best Q4 ever in the history of the fiber pool.

We believe these successes are due to your hard work over the last two decades servicing your local communities and beyond.

It's also a testament to your tenacity and your ability to pivot, adapt, and level up during a time when all the things we thought we knew were changing day by day.

We look forward to continuing to navigate these day by day changes, and supporting your farm and your business through it all.

2020 taught us all that we can't take anything for granted, and no matter what we may be experiencing, we must face it each day with a positive can do attitude.

Consistency, day in and day out, beats intensity and we look forward to hit the ground running and continue to evolve and adapt with whatever 2021 has to throw our way!

We are so grateful for your support over the last 24 years, and we look forward to servicing your evolving and changing needs in the years to come.
 
Let's work together to make 2021 U.S. Alpaca's best year ever!
 
Cheers to a healthy, happy, and productive 2021.
- Chris & Shelley Riley
& the entire NEAFP Team
 
New Colors & Back in Stocks!
 
We are hitting the ground running

Now that all the craziness has begun to die down from the holiday season, everyone here at NEAFP is cranking right along to re-stock, replenish, and refresh our alpaca products!

New Additions

  • BOLD Survival Socks in New Colors: Olive Drab, Mahogany Red, and Midnight Purple
  • Big Cable Blankets in Chocolate Brown
  • Bulky Weight Unicorn Yarn - Blue Heron
  • Stay tuned for new product and color announcements in the coming weeks!

Back in Stock

  • Headbands - Flint - Grey w/ White
  • Backpaca Hiker Socks - Back available in Size XL
  • Backpaca Ankle Socks - Back available in Size M and L
  • BOLD Backpaca Hiker Socks - Deep Water and Canyon Clay - All Sizes!
  • Chunky Rib Scarves - Grey
  • BOLD Watch Caps, BOLD Alpaca Beanies, and BOLD Cable Beanies are being added every week in limited batches
  • Cable and Lace Scarves - White
Coming Soon: Survival Socks in Light Grey and Fawn, as well as size Small - Stay tuned!
Stock Up Now!
Article: All the Business Resources
you missed in 2020

In all the excitement of 2020, it was easy to skim past all the Alpaca Business Articles and Resourced we shared on the NEAFP Blog.

Now that we are through the holidays and still cooped up inside, grab a cup of coffee and catch up on all the valuable information you missed!

Read the full article on the Blog
Free Download: Valentine's
Alpaca Coloring Page

Happy (almost) Valentine's Day!

This time of year is always a challenge in keeping the kids happy and entertained, especially with so many still home remote learning.

With the frigid cold weather in full swing, we are spending even more time than usual cooped up inside.

It's safe to say, the kids and adults alike, are all looking for something fun and lighthearted to do at home.

Our February Alpaca Coloring Page is a mini DIY project to create fun alpaca-themed Valentine's Day gift tags!

Share these coloring pages with your Alpaca farm's biggest (and littlest!) fans so they can enjoy an alpaca filled activity at home.

You can download our Valentine's Alpaca Coloring Pages on the NEAFP Blog!

Download from the Blog

FIBER COLLECTION SORT STATUS
Updated 01/25/2021

WI Regional Collection - Sorting Now

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WA State Collection - Complete 1/14/2021, Reports Heading Out

PA Regional Collection - Complete 12/24/20

KY Regional Collection - Complete, 11/05/20

NY #2 Regional Collection -  Sort Complete, 10/5/20

NY #1 (Western) Regional Collection - Complete 9/15/20

Ohio Regional Collection - Complete 8/27/2020

Connecticut Regional Collection - Complete 8/22/2020

2021 FIBER SORT STATUS
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In this NEAFP Note:
  • Happy New Year
  • New Colors + Back in Stock Notifications
  • Article: 2020 Business Resource Re-Cap
  • Free Download: Valentine's Day Coloring Page
  • Fiber Sort Queue

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