January 7th, 2008
Greensburg Daily News - And until commercial processing mills start popping up here, the money s flowing for good alpaca breeding stock. A breeding female can fetch $15,000 to $20,000. Alpaca fleece is coveted because it s softer than wool, yet provides more warmth and
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January 6th, 2008
This is Trowbridge - For the past six years Mr and Mrs Rawlins have been working with EP Cambridge, a leading alpaca breeding and distribution network. To find out more about the farm visit www.wellground.com For more information about EP Cambridge log on to to www
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Alpacas turning into lucrative business
Greensburg Daily News - And until commercial processing mills start popping up here, the money s flowing for good alpaca breeding stock. A breeding female can fetch $15,000 to $20,000. Alpaca fleece is coveted because it s softer than wool, yet provides more warmth and
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Education goal of alpaca show
The Shreveport Times - I’m trying to educate Louisiana about the advantages of alpaca breeding,” Richardson said of the reason she started the show. This was the third year for the event, which started out in Monroe, Richardson said. Richardson used to work as a network
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January 4th, 2008
Ithaca Journal - That tradition includes free horse-drawn sleigh rides, visits from Santa, and even an alpaca or two, which are brought along by a local farmer who sells alpaca fiber products at the market. We actually have a sleigh with wheels on it, too, so in
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Lebanon alpaca ranchers escape L.A. rat race
Lebanon-Express - Rooney said that because alpaca fiber doesn’t contain lanolin, so it doesn’t collect dirt like wool does. There are not enough alpacas in the U.S. to meet the demand for fiber, Rooney said. In addition to its softness, alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic
Source: www.lebanon-express.com
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