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About Us 

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Fiber, community and a slower, kinder way of life.

A COOPERATIVE 
BUILT ON PASSION

We are a group of fiber loving friends, farmers. and artisans who came together to share our love of llamas and the incredible fiber they provide. Our cooperative is built on respect for animals, sustainable practices, and a commitment to high quality, natural products.

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The Llama Fiber Cooperative of North America is a member-owned agricultural cooperative whose specialty is the fabrication and marketing of high-quality llama fiber products.


Our goal is to create an outlet for llama owners' llama fiber. The member farms are from around the United States and Canada.


The fiber from our products comes exclusively from our members' farms. By purchasing directly from the producer, you are assured of the highest quality products available.


Our charter is to collect and sort the fiber, then send it on to various mills for processing blankets, rugs, and socks to name a few. The high-quality finished product will then be marketed not only off this website but sold in specialty shops that cater to high-end fiber products, as well as numerous fiber events throughout the year.

The one-time membership fee helps offset costs associated with the initial processing. The proceeds from the sale of these products then roll forward toward the following year's fiber processing cost. Profits are then be paid back to the co-op members based on their fiber and labor contribution.

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OUR MISSION

To raise awareness of the beauty and benefits of llama fiber while supporting sustainable farming, ethical care, and handcrafted products that bring warmth, comfort and joy into everyday life.

SUSTAINABLE FARMING

Caring for our land
and animals

ETHICAL CARE

Happy, healthy llamas

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NATURAL FIBER

Soft. durable and eco-friendly

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY 

A cooperative of fiber lovers

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A little about Llamas 

Llamas are members of the Camelidae Family with one branch being the Camels themselves and the other branch including llamas and their cousins the guanacos and second cousins -- alpacas and vicunas.


Native to the South American Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile, llamas are one of the oldest domesticated animals.


The "modern" llama was introduced into North America in the late 1800s.


See the family resemblance in the photos, hover over the image to identify the family.

Have llamas?  What to do with all that fiber?  Consider joining the Co-op. 

We currently have 135 members from Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, New York, Nebraska, Georgia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and even Rhode Island!


Plus we have Canadian members in Alberta and BC!

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Board Directors

Director, President

Director, Secretary

Charlene Arendas

SpaceyAcresLlamas@aol.com

Director, Vice President

Carol Millard

kewa4@pm.me

Director

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Director, Treasurer

Marsha Timmerman

Chayil@ptd.net

Director

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A Brighter Future
Together

Through our cooperative, we support local farmers, promote sustainable
practices ane share the beauy of
llama fiber with the world.

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