I have given hundreds of seminars about alpacas in the last 20 years. There is one question that I am always asked: How long do you think the market for alpaca breeding stock will last? For years my pat answer was: At least five years. After fifteen years of giving that answer I realized that…
Becoming involved in the alpaca business can be a life changing experience. It often begins by falling in love, maybe not in the romantic sense, but almost. When people see their first alpaca or maybe just an alpaca image on TV or in a magazine, something clicks. They are intrigued. They begin to inquire, search…
It is important to understand the difference between a business and an investment. Investments are more passive assets, such as mutual funds, CDs, real estate, and bonds. While it’s true that alpacas are the world’s finest livestock investment, they are also a wonderful business. The concept of alpacas as a business opportunity should not be overlooked.