Learn from a Panel of Presenters Experienced in a Variety of Topics!

OUR SESSIONS AND PRESENTERS

A Working Session for Improving Your Farm Website

Are you intimidated with managing and updating your farm website? Not sure where to start, what to include, or even what to say? This session will help! This interactive session is designed to help you focus on who you sell to, what problems they have, and how you can help them achieve their goals.

Rebecca Gill is a 20-year veteran in digital marketing and small business ownership. In addition to co-owning Cotton Creek Farms with husband Jason, she has owned and operated a successful digital marketing agency for 15 years. She specializes in helping business owners create and optimize websites for Google search and revenue generation.

Practical Application of Color Genotyping

Have you heard about color genotyping but just don’t know what it is and how to apply it to your herd? In this session we’ll review the basics of color genotyping, review real-world examples of usage, and show you how to use this information for better breeding.

Jason Gill retired and started Cotton Creek Farms with his wife Rebecca after spending over 29 years in the automotive industry. His time in the automotive industry taught him the importance of data, and this knowledge has helped him grow both the understanding and adoption of color genotyping in the US. Jason is on the board of the Alpaca Association of Michigan and is a 4-H leader in the Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council.

Fastest Growing Segment of Revenue for American Small Farms

Attract individuals, groups and organizations to your farm or ranch so visitors can immerse themselves in the world of an alpaca farming experience. LondonDairy Alpacas features hands-on farm tours, participation in various activities and shopping the on-farm gift store. Last year, the ranch welcomed over 5,000 visitors!  Kevin will share secrets of his farm’s success in the realm of agritourism.

Kevin Stoer is the owner of LondonDairy Alpacas for over 28 years.  Born and raised on his great grandparents’ dairy farm, he has been around livestock his entire life. Kevin earned his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  He taught vocational agriculture and was FFA advisor in both Mishicot and Green Bay Public School Districts.  Kevin also earned his Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.  He was a school counselor, K through 12, in the Green Bay Public School District.

Herd Health Day at Token Creek Alpaca 

Learn in a classroom setting how to find some common health issues early on when treatments are easier and more effective, and what can happen when issues are not found until they present as significant problems. Learn the “Token Creek Sweep” health check procedure plus other valuable examples demonstrated on alpacas in an outdoor pen.

Elden Harms and his wife Ronelle purchased their first alpacas in 1998. Elden was involved in establishing the Great Midwest Alpaca Festival in Madison, WI, serving as treasurer for several years. He has volunteered on various committees for the Alpaca Registry and the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association, both which were merged into the current single entity, the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA). He currently serves on the AOA membership and affiliate committees as well as the Wisconsin Alpaca and Fiber Festival and Great Lakes Alpaca Association boards.

SEMINAR INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Seminar Cost:  $55 for current members, $60 for current neighboring affiliate members, and $110 for non-members.  Those that do not provide advance notice of cancellation within 4 days of the seminar will not be eligible for a refund.

Date: April 6, 2024
Location:  Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI
Continental Breakfast and a Catered Lunch will be provided. All dietary restrictions can be addressed during meals.

8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:10 Rebecca Gill – Websites, Marketing, Social Media
10:10 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:10 Jason Gill – Color Genetics Research
12:10 – 12:50 Lunch
12:50 – 2:00 Kevin Stoer – Alpaca Agritourism
2:00 – 2:30 Elden Harms – Monthly Alpaca Check-ups
2:30 – 3:30 Elden Harms – Hands-on Check – Ups
3:30 – 4:00 Q&A

Closest Hotel:  Grove Guest House, 8 So. Madison Street, Evansville, WI. This property is 2 minutes away from seminar venue. Contact: gguest2019@gmail.com
Direct Phone – 608-290-3433
Direct Website https://thegroveguest.com/

If you decide to stay in Evansville, a restaurant is open in the evening with a varied menu and full bar. https://nightowlgrill.com

REGISTRATION

If you are not already a GLAA or affiliate member, join the GLAA or renew HERE. It will save you $5 off the non-member rate, and you will reap the benefits of being a GLAA member.

Quantity:Name:Price:Description:
2024 GLAA Member55.00 USDMust be a paid 2024 GLAA Member
Non-Member110.00 USDNon-Member Ticket
2024 Co-Affiliate60.00 USDMust be a paid 2024 Neighboring Affiliate Member
Your eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

2024 Student Deposit15.00 USD2024 Veterinary Student Ticket Deposit
Your eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

UW Veterinary students will receive a full refund of their deposit upon entry to the seminar. Students that sign up and do not provide advance notice of cancellation within 4 days of the seminar will not receive a refund of their deposit.

Additional Hotel Information

If you are traveling on 90 and through Janesville, WI (from the south), here are some options with direct links to hotel websites.  Please use Google Maps from your address to the hotel and venue for accurate travel times.

Holiday Inn Express – Intersection of 90 and 14, Janesville, WI
Miles from hotel to Venue – 17.4 Miles 
Hotel Direct Line 888-465-4329
Direct Website – https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/janesville/jnsvl/hoteldetail

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2706 Pontiac Place, Janesville, WI
Miles from hotel to Venue – 17.1 Mile
Hotel Direct Line – 608-898-4200
Direct Website – https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/msntj-towneplace-suites-janesville/overview/

AmericInn By Wyndham
3900 Milton Avenue, Janesville, W
Miles from hotel to Venue – 17.2 Miles
Hotel Direct Line – 608-371-9981
Direct Website – https://www.wyndhamhotels.com

Hampton Inn 
2400 Fulton Street, Janesville, WI
Miles from hotel to Venue – 17.4 Miles
Hotel Direct Line – 608-754-4900
Direct Website – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jnswihx-hampton-janesville/

If you are traveling from the North or West, Stoughton, WI may be a good choice for a hotel for you, rates are up to $50 less on the direct websites.  

Tru by Hilton
2500 Jackson St, Stoughton, WI 
Miles from hotel to Venue – 14.4 miles
Direct Phone – 608-205-2566
Direct Website – https://www.hilton.com

Quality Inn and Suites 
660 Nygaard St, Stoughton, WI
Direct Phone – 608) 205-4201
Miles from hotel to Venue – 14.4 miles
Direct Website – https://www.choicehotels.com

Days Inn by Wyndham
1124 W Main St, Stoughton, WI
Miles from hotel to Venue – 14
Direct Phone 608-873-0330
Direct Website – https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/