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Welcome to Upper Midwest Alpacas!

Upper Midwest Alpacas (UMA) is a group of alpaca breeders and owners in the upper Midwestern states. Through the cooperative efforts of our members, we promote and support the alpaca community via networking, semi annual meetings, conferences, surveys, a quarterly newsletter, this web site, education programs, fiber and animal shows, and an annual Farm Tour. For more information on joining UMA, please contact any board member or click here.

Our Mission Statement

We are a progressive community of alpaca owners and breeders, designed to promote and grow the alpaca industry. We have a passion to educate, inform, and maintain high industry standards. We take a leadership role in assisting alpaca enthusiasts to reach their full potential through networking, marketing, and nurturing.

Our Goals and Objectives

  1. Our semi-annual meetings are designed to inform members of up coming events, available resources, and marketing strategies. Our meetings are designed to provide our members with guidance in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
  2. Our intent is to promote healthy, thriving ranches and farms through education, friendship and joint marketing efforts.
  3. We actively pursue various means of communication and group development to fulfill our Mission Statement.

Our Board of Directors

Feel free to contact any of the Board members listed below for more information about UMA!

  • Terry Rassier - President
    • Email Terry
    • 6667 150th Street NW, Clearwater, MN 55320
  • Lislie Draeger - Vice President
  • Connie Bodeker - Secretary
    • Email Connie
    • 6842 338th Street Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
  • Jim Riess - Treasurer
    • Email Jim
    • 21658 Rum River Blvd., Oak Grove, MN 55303
  • Dave Carlson - Member at Large

 

Events Calendar

Upper Midwest Alpacas Events

Member Sponsored Events

Membership Information

Click here to open the Membership Form. Please complete the form and email it to Secretary at the address above. Also print and send a completed copy of the form with dues of $25 to the Treasurer or dues can be paid at the annual February meeting. Click here to open the Standing Agenda. See the Events  page for details of our meetings.

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