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Alpaca Registration: Help or Hindrance to our Alpaca Industry Growth?
Posted on: Friday, March 8, 2019
QUESTION: “I am curious about registration. How many of you do not register your animals? How do those of you who do feel about those who do not? Does it hurt the industry?” The above question was posted in a social media group.
» Read moreAOA Member Satisfaction Survey 2019
Posted on: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Below is my response to the AOA Member Satisfaction Survey 2019 that I received on February 7, 2019. Have you done your part to respond?
» Read more5 Alpaca Education Getaway Weekends!!!!
Posted on: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Cinco C's Alpacas and Long Acres Alpaca Farm are combining their efforts and offering FIVE Alpaca Education Getaway Weekends in 2019! Here's your opportunity to learn from two enthusiastic and experienced alpaca farmers as they share their knowledge. Together they have accumulated 36 years of experience in raising alpacas and developing their business. Each weekend is $200 per participant ($300 for two persons from the same farm) and there are bonuses with each weekend such as:
» Read moreA Response to AOA BOD Candidate Statements
Posted on: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
I read the 2018 AOA Board of Director Candidate Statements, and I applaud each of you, as well as past and present AOA Directors, for donating your time and energy to our national organization. And I appreciate the opportunity to express
» Read moreVitamin D and Alpacas
Posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
The Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation in AlpacasBy Sarah Donahoe August 21, 2013Revision May 2018 and March 2019
» Read moreAlpaca Breeding Made Easy Okay, maybe "easier" is more appropriate!
Posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Notes on Breeding AlpacasBy: Sarah DonahoeJune 10, 2014Updated May 15, 2018
» Read moreNotes on Alpaca Feed & Nutrition
Posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
By: Sarah DonahoeJuly 5, 2014Updated May 15, 2018
» Read moreIntroducing Human Grade Dog Food
Posted on: Sunday, May 13, 2018
Our newest product is now available for purchase!
» Read moreHow Can a small Farm "Compete" Against a BIG Farm
Posted on: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
What can your farming neighbor teach you about your alpaca farm? I found many answers about livestock business planning and went no farther than my "backyard." I live in rural south-central PA, previously one of the top counties in the state for agriculture and most specifically for dairy farms and fruit orchards.
» Read moreAlpaca Owner Gift Giving Idea Book 2017
Posted on: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
WARNING: The following is for adult audiences with a warped sense of humor!
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