Greater Appalachian
Llama and Alpaca
Association
Welcome to GALA!
The mission
The Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association is dedicated to educating members and the public as to the breeding, raising, and caring of llamas, alpacas, and related camelids. The goal is to promote and advance the interests of the industry as a whole.
GALA offers educational experiences with an annual conference, webinars, and an experienced network of camelid owners who are happy to help you start your journey!
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GALA CONFERENCE
GALA has been hosting annual conferences since 1986! The conference offers a wide range of opportunities to learn about the different uses and needs of camelids. Past speakers include animal behavioural and llama and alpaca specialists Temple Grandin, Marty McGee Bennett, and John Mallon.
NEWSLETTER
GALA members are provided a free subscription to a digital and printed quarterly newsletter. The newsletter includes entertaining and educational stories to better your farm and keep you informed about happenings and news in the industry and GALA.
WEBINARS
Coming soon... GALA webinars! Stay connected and informed in the industry with unlimited access to our private archive of educational webinars from experts in the community. Shortened versions available soon for the general public.
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A word from our President...
Barbara Baker
Welcome to GALA!
As the current President of GALA, I want to extend a hearty “WELCOME” to GALA, the largest camelid organization in the US! GALA has been in existence since 1986 and from its inception has had as our Mission “to
educate our members and the public about the breeding, raising, and caring of llamas, alpacas, and related camelids and to promote and advance the interests of the industry as a whole”. I hope you’ll agree that GALA offers all the above as you read through our updated website. We continuously add and update to ensure you get the best of new information. I also promise you will meet an exceptionally outgoing, friendly, caring group of camelid lovers, willing to help and share their experience and expertise. I encourage you to take the time to acquaint yourself with the information available on our website. We look forward to having you take an active role in GALA!
