Alpaca farming has many benefits. First, of course, is the animal itself. They are special in so many ways. It is easy to fall in love with them!
There is growing interest and demand in the remarkable fiber from alpaca. We believe the market for alpaca fiber will continue to grow and flourish in the United States. Thus, breeding and raising alpaca is, first and foremost, an investment in an industry with fabulous potential.
Beyond that, there are many other benefits. Alpaca are livestock, and farming is a business, so the same tax benefits apply to an alpaca farm as to any other farming operation.
Today, alpaca farming is a unique opportunity for families who are interested in teaching their children the values associated with country life: respect for the land, the cycles of life and nature, and the value of all living beings. The alpaca lifestyle is ideally suited for families.
Alpaca are gentle and ideal for children to help care for. In fact, they make excellent 4-H animals. Children can learn about animal husbandry with an animal where the end product - the fiber - is of great value for us all. Depending upon interest, processing the fiber, spinning, felting, and creating and selling the end-products can be pursued. Because little space is needed for alpaca, families with small acreages can easily raise alpaca.
The alpaca lifestyle offers so much, in so many ways. We encourage you to explore what it can offer you! Find out if alpacas could be for youhere.
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