Jennifer Folkman
Quick Bio:

Jennifer is a true alpaca enthusiast. She started Blue Ribbon Farms with her husband, Eric in May 2001. She currently serves on AOBA's Planning Committee and the Fiber Committee.  She is a nationally known resource and authority on fiber and fleece preparation.

She has filled the role of Fleece Show Superintendent many times. Jennifer led the Ohio Alpaca Breeders Association fleece show in 2005, and made it the only Level 4 fleece show for any AOBA Affiliate.  With almost 400 fleece entries, no other affiliate has reached Level 4 status.

Jennifer is the person we know of that won all three classes of Open Showmanship, Open PR, and Open Obstacle at the same AOBA National Conference - a Perfect Trifecta! Congratulations, Jennifer!

Jennifer earned her Masters degree in Sociology in 2001.  She enjoys reading working with alpaca fiber. She lives with her husband Eric, and sons Matthew and Michael.

 

       

 

Ribbons and Awards
Rank Year Show Class
Judge's Choice 2006 AOBA National Conference Hand Spun Skein
Judge's Choice 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Blends from Commercial Rovings (Huacaya and Silk)
Judge's Choice 2005 Ohio Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya from Commercial Roving
Judge's Choice 2003 Ohio Alpacafest Skein - Classic Yarn Beginning Spinner 100% Huacaya 2 Ply from Hand Prepared Fiber
People's Choice 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Hand Spun Huacaya and Silk Blend
People's Choice 2005 Ohio Alpacafest Skein - Hand Spun 2 Ply Blend Huacaya, Quiviet, Cashmere, & Silk
People's Choice 2005 Ohio Buckeye Show Skein - Hand Spun 2 Ply Blend Huacaya, Quiviet, Cashmere, & Silk
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Blends Hand Prepared Alpaca, Quiviet, Cashmere and Silk
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - 100% Suri from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Classic Yarns 2 or More Ply 100% Huacaya From Hand Processed Fiber
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Singles 100% Huacaya from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Classic Yarns 2 Ply 100% Suri from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Singles 100% Suri from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Fiber Arts
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Open PR (Bob)
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Open Showmanship (Shania)
1st 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Blended Huacaya and Silk from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open Showmanship (Shania) (8 in class)
1st 2006 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open PR (Inferno) (9 in class)
1st 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Open Obstacle (Inferno)
1st 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Blends from Hand Prepared Fiber (Alpaca, Silk, Cashmere - Isabella)
1st 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% Suri Singles from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Blends from Commercial Rovings (Huacaya and Silk)
1st 2006 Virginia Classic Skein - 2 Ply Blends Alpaca and Silk from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 Virginia Classic Skein - 2 Ply 100% Alpaca from Commercial Rovings
1st 2006 Virginia Classic Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2006 Virginia Classic Open PR (Bob)
1st 2005 AOBA National Conference Open PR (Bob) (class of 14)
1st 2005 Big E Open Showmanship (Bob)
1st 2005 Blue Ridge Classic Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2005 Blue Ridge Classic Open PR (Bob)
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% Huacaya Commercial Roving
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - Blends from Commercial Rovings (Huacaya and Silk)
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein- 100% Alpaca Singles
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Fiber Arts - Accessories: Scarf, Hand Knit from Hand Spun Yarn
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Suri from Commercial Roving
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya Hand Prepared
1st 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya from Commercial Roving
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - Singles from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Suri from Commercial Roving
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Fiber Arts - Scarf from Hand Spun Yarn (70% Alpaca - Bob + 30% Cashmere)
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya from Hand Spun Fiber
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Blend from Commercial Roving (70% Huacaya + 30% Silk)
1st 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya Blend from Hand Prepared Fiber (Huacaya, Quiviet, Cashmere, and Silk)
1st 2004 AOBA Fiber to Fashion Skein - Classic Yarns Commercial Prep
1st 2004 AOBA Fiber to Fashion Skein - Beginning Spinner
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - Suri 2 or More Ply Classic Yarns from Commerical Rovings
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - 70% Alpaca + 30% Silk Blends 2 or More Ply
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - Blends 70% Alpaca + 30% Cashmere from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - Huacaya 2 or More Ply Classic Yarns Hand Prepared
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - Suri Singles
1st 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - Huacaya Singles
1st 2004 Great Midwest Alpaca Festival Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2004 MAPACA Skein - Huacaya Singles
1st 2004 MAPACA Skein - 100% Huacaya 2 or More Ply
1st 2004 MAPACA Skein - 70% Huacaya + 30% Silk Blend
1st 2004 MAPACA Skein - 100% Suri 2 or More Ply
1st 2004 MAPACA Skein - Suri Singles
1st 2004 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - Classic Yarns 2 or More Ply 100% Huacaya
1st 2004 PAOBA Breeder's Showcase Open Obstacle (Bob)
1st 2004 Triple Crown Skein - 24 Months and Older Spinner's Choice
1st 2004 Virginia Classic Skein - Beginning Spinner
1st 2003 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - Singles Yarn
1st 2003 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - Beginning Spinner
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - Classic Yarns Beginner Spinner 100% Huacaya 2 Ply
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - Classic Yarns 100% Huacaya 2 or More Ply From Commercial Rovings
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - Blends 70% Alpaca + 30% Cashmere from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 70% Huacaya + 30% Silk Blend from Commerical Rovings
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 100% Suri Singles from Commercial Rovings
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 100% Huacaya Singles from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 100% Suri 2 or More Ply from Commercial Rovings
1st 2003 OABA Alpacafest Skein - 100% Huacaya 2 or More Ply from Hand Prepared Fiber
1st 2003 Virginia Classic Open Showmanship (Sharpshooter)
1st 2002 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open Showmanship (Meggie)
2nd 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Classic Yarns 2 Ply 100% Huacaya from Commerical Rovings
2nd 2006 AOBA National Conference Skein - Singles 100% Huacaya from Commercial Rovings
2nd 2006 Big E Open Obstalce (Inferno) (Class of 28)
2nd 2006 Big E Open Showmanship (Shania) (Class of 7)
2nd 2006 Big E Open PR (Inferno)
2nd 2006 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open Obstacle (Inferno)
2nd 2006 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open PR (Sierra)
2nd 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% 2 ply Suri Hand Prepared
2nd 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% Huacaya Singles from Hand Prepared Fiber
2nd 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 2 Ply Huacaya from Hand Prepared Fiber
2nd 2006 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% Huacaya Singles from Commercial Rovings
2nd 2006 Triple Crown Open Obstacle (Bob) (Ruby Judge)
2nd 2006 Triple Crown Open Showmanship (SWA Athena) (Diamand Judge)
2nd 2006 Virginia Classic Skein - 2 Ply Blend; Huacaya, Quiviet, Silk, and Cashmere
2nd 2006 Virginia Classic Open Obstacle (Shadow)
2nd 2005 Blue Ridge Classic Open Obstacle (Bob)
2nd 2005 Blue Ridge Classic Open Showmanship (Bob)
2nd 2005 Blue Ridge Classic Open PR (Shadow)
2nd 2005 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open Showmanship (Bob) (class of 10)
2nd 2005 Empire Alpaca Extravaganza Open PR (Bob)
2nd 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - Blends Hand Prepared
2nd 2005 Michigan Alpacafest Skein - 100% Suri Singles
2nd 2005 NAILE Open PR (Bob)
2nd 2005 NAILE Open Obstacle (Shadow)
2nd 2005 OABA Alpacafest Skein - Singles from Commercial Roving
2nd 2005 Virginia Classic Fiber Arts - Scarf from Hand Knit Mill Spun Yarn
2nd 2005 Virginia Classic Open Obstacle (Bob)
2nd 2004 AOBA Fiber to Fashion Skein - Blends
2nd 2004 AOBA National Conference Skein - 2 or More Ply Huacaya from Commercial Roving