Joining the Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America, Inc. means joining with a growing number of like minded alpaca fiber producers that believe we can advance our common interests by working together.  There are benefits and responsibilities when one becomes a Cooperative shareholder.

Elgibility

The opportunity to become an AFCNA shareholder is open to any North American producer of alpaca fiber.

Our Cooperative includes some of the largest alpaca farms in the United States, as well as many fiber producers owning only a few alpacas.  Being a Coooperative, each member has one vote regardless of size, insuring democratic control of the organization.  Financial returns are always proportional to the individual shareholder's participation in the Cooperative's business activities.

Requirements

• Agree to the Membership and Marketing Agreement
• Purchase one share of common stock in the Cooperative
• Become familiar with the AFCNA Bylaws

Responsibilities

AFCNA shareholders are expected to support the business activities of the Cooperative, which may include:

• Submission of a portion of annual clip to the Co-op
• Purchasing of products produced by or made available through the Co-op
• Participation in elections and Cooperative decision making
• Consider participation in volunteer roles, including elected postitions, committees, etc.