Articles

This section contains articles written about alpacas in general and alpaca farming in particular.

• Business Plan
  
  Preparing a business plan is an essential part of setting up your alpaca farm. Just as with any other enterprise, if you don't write down your goals and objectives, and the strategy you want to use to achieve them, you are almost certainly doomed to fail. This article reviews some of the key factors involve in writing an alpaca farm business plan.
• Rural Lifestyle
  
  Raising alpacas can be a very rewarding occupation, both financially and from a quality of life point of view. People are leaving the urban environment in increasing numbers, looking to find a way of life where neighbors know each other and where old-fashioned values are still appreciated. Alpacas can supplemnet and income or pension, or if done properly can replace an income, and provide a good standard of living, with all the attractions of living in the country.