Advanced Fiber Sorting, Grading, and Classing:

Earners will receive a more in-depth education on fiber characteristics, structure, types and how to identify them. Earners will learn more about developing a business sorting for other fiber bearing livestock owners or fiber purchasers. Earners will have the opportunity to examine alpaca, wool and other fiber types. . In addition, instruction in documentation and record keeping will be presented, along with requirements for different sorting clients.

Who is eligible?
All Learners

Instruction Method
 Currently Online

Credit or Non-Credit
Non-Credit

Skills
Best Use Of Fiber
Economical Benefits
Fiber
Fiber Quality
Livestock Quality
Product Development
Quality Control
Value Adding                            Recordkeeping                        Sorting Fiber

Time to Complete
Hours

Requirements

Earners will participate in an twenty – four hour class and receive 2.4 continuing education units.