by BBA | Jan 8, 2014 | Alpaca Fashion, In The News
Baby alpacas stay warm with children's sweaters from GoodwillAiken StandardSTAFF PHOTO BY DEDE BILES Sherry Forney reaches out to greet a curious baby alpaca, which is wearing a child's sweater to keep warm, at Aiken Alpacas of Chiweenie Farms. STAFF PHOTO BY DEDE BILES Children's sweaters are helping keep these…and more
by BBA | Dec 26, 2013 | In The News
Slow and easy growth in alpaca farmingLimaOhio.com“Nobody knew what an alpaca was. There were no zoning laws, so what they did was say we had to follow zoning laws of horses,” Judy said. “And they said you could have so many, but you could put five alpacas on an acre of land comfortably.
by BBA | Dec 6, 2013 | In The News
Alpaca farming brings business back to New England farmsFox BusinessSimilar to sheep alpaca — cheered each spring without hurting the animal and their — is set to factories. The New England fiber pool processes the fiber from thousands of farms allowing large scale production in American commercial — The idea of …
by BBA | Dec 1, 2013 | Alpaca Yarn and Fibery Things, Farm Happenings
Our Annual Alpaca Farm Days was just fabulous! The weather was clear, brisk and sunny. We had a wonderful turnout this year along with a huge number of first time farm visitors! An extra bonus treat was a sassy new look for some of our girls… trying out a new...
by BBA | Nov 26, 2013 | In The News
Alpaca Tax BenefitsFutureOfCapitalism.comThe New York Times has an interview with an alpaca farmer who lives on Martha's Vineyard and who asserts, “Alpacas are a federally recognized livestock, so owning them has tax benefits.” The Times doesn't press the issue, but why the tax code should…