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Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch

Ten years ago, I saw a huggable white baby alpaca in the newspaper advertising, an alpaca show that weekend. … Read More...

Walnut Knoll Farm, LLC

Walnut Knoll Farm started as an alpaca farm with two huacayas. Our herd has grown along with our two other businesses; The Alpaca Bean Coffee Company and The Southern Alpaca Connection. … Read More...

Midnight Moon @ R&R Suris

A love of working with suri alpacas and creating an eco-friendly environment are just two reasons behind the collaboration of The Midnight Moon Alpaca Ranch and R&R Suris. Our slogan says it all…SMALL FARMS—BIG GENETICS! Read More...

Greenbriar Farm — MAM Consulting Associates, Inc

Participation in developing a true black line of huacaya, the alpaca community, alpaca shows, sharing our farm, alpacas and our lifestyle, processing fleece into products, … Read More...

Skyline Alpacas

As both a weaver and knitter, fiber and textiles have been a part of my life for over 30 years. The search for quality yarns drew me to an interest in raising fiber-producing animals. … Read More...

Shalimar Alpacas

Shalimar Alpacas joins a passion for fiber with a passion for breeding beautiful, high quality alpacas. … Read More...

Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm

The recipe for our success? Start with an outstanding foundation herd, and add excellent customer service. … Read More...

Amber Autumn Alpacas

Our world-class collection of alpacas is the result of our belief that the future of the alpaca industry lies in the acquisition of the world’s finest genetics. … Read More...

Big Timber Alpacas, LLC

We fell in love with alpacas and their fine, luxurious fiber at an Oregon fiber festival and, after researching the industry, launched our business venture. … Read More...

Spring Grove Alpaca Ranch

Who would've thought we'd be here where we are now? ... Read More...

Eagle Bend Alpacas LLC

In an attempt to make our 52 acre historic farm site profitable, we entered the alpaca industry. ... Read More...

M and M Alpaca Farm of NC, LLC

M & M Alpaca Farm of North Carolina is a family owned and operated farm in Pittsboro, NC. … Read More...

Oak Lawn Alpacas, LLC

It is amazing how seeing these incredible animals once, can start you down an unforgettable journey. … Read More...

Wild Hair Alpacas LLC

We were looking for a semi-retirement business and discovered alpacas. ... Read More...

Storybook Alpacas

Joe & Reba raise and sell Championship alpacas; process their fiber into amazing specialty yarns which they sell, knit with, and love wearing; and enjoy time in the barn where the world goes away. … Read More...

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm, LLC

We started Cas-Cad-Nac Farm some 16 years ago at the same time that we were starting our family. … Read More...

Kendall Creek Farms, LLC

Ah, the summer of 1997, we will never forget the first time that we gazed with curiosity at an alpaca. … Read More...

Hobby Horse Farm

We are Shauna Brummet and Jeffrey Skinner, founders, owners and operators of Hobby Horse Farm Alpacas, located in Wadsworth, Ohio, raising full Peruvian Huacaya alpacas for 19 years. … Read More...

Tierra Prometida Alpacas

I LOVE the alpaca industry! Over the past 15 years my family has had the opportunity to grow up learning to nurture these amazing animals. … Read More...

Crescent Moon Ranch

Lifestyle Transformation! After 35 years in the daily grind of the restaurant industry, we were enamored with the idea of building our own vision. ... Read More...

Peruvian Link Co.

Peruvian Link Co. was established in 1997 to bring to you one of the world's finest fibers. Alpaca is used to make many of our gorgeous high-quality Alpaca garments. … Read More...

Xanadu Farm Alpacas

20 years ago I decided to retire from my successful law practice and to choose an entirely different second career. ... Read More...

Foster's Trail & Alpaca Farm

After moving to a rural property to get away from growth, traffic and urban sprawl, we wanted to start a business on our land that would be profitable and enjoyable. … Read More...

Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery

Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery is a full service alpaca ranch located in the Sierra Foothills in California. … Read More...

Buck Brook Alpacas

Buck Brook Alpacas is a family-run farm started in 2013. The farm was started for several reasons but the main reason was our love of animals. ... Read More...

Liberty Alpacas

Liberty Alpacas started raising alpacas in 2007 and we haven't looked back! We jumped right in, became very involved in showing our first season, and joined our local association. … Read More...

West Penn Alpacas

Mike and Debbie Vigus of West Penn Alpacas warmly invite you to visit their farm nestled on 57 acres in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania. … Read More...

AOA CERTIFIED SHOWS
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Michigan International Alpaca Fest
Oct 1 - 2, 2016
Dimondale, MI
Gold Country Gathering
Oct 15 - 16, 2016
Grass Valley, CA
Midwest Alpaca Fleece Show
Oct 21 - 22, 2016
Cambridge, MN
NEAOBA Alpaca Fall Spectacular
Oct 21 - 22, 2016
Syracuse, NY
Alpaca Breeders Invitational
Oct 22 - 23, 2016
Redmond, OR

2017 AOA National Show & Auction sponsored by Red Granite Ranch

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Alpaca Harvest Fest
Oct 8 - 9, 2016
Sherwood, OR
Snow Diamond Select Alpaca Auction
Oct 8 - 8, 2016
Redmond, OR
Camelidynamics Clinic
Nov 19 - 21, 2016
Dry Ridge, KY
Open Alpaca Barn
Nov 25 - 26, 2016
Sherwood, OR
National Alpaca Farm Days

Hope everyone enjoyed the 2016 National Alpaca Farm Days! Be sure to mark the 2017 dates on your calendar!

September 23–24, 2017

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AlpacaGram 3.89

AlpacaGram 3.89 — AOA registers its quarter millionth alpaca!

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Alpaca Owners Association reaches a historic deadline by registering a quarter million alpacas!

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AlpacaGram 3.88 — Now Accepting RFPs for the 2017 AOA National Auction

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AOA is seeking proposals for the 2017 AOA National Auction in Denver

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AlpacaGram 3.87 — What’s Going On? — Info from the Board

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Get an update on many things being worked on by your AOA Board of Directors

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Recent Blog PostsView all Posts

REIMAGINE
February 9, 2016

As some of you have no doubt seen, our theme for the 2016 AOA National Show & Auction is ‘Reimagine.’ The idea for this came about as our team was discussing the fact that so many things are dramatically different today, when compared with just a few years ago. Clearly, the industry as a whole has changed, but those changes have also meant that AOA has also needed to adapt.

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Tough Decisions & A Passing Calendar Build Greatness
September 29, 2015

It is important to remember that success will always take time. It will always take longer than we all hope it will take and is never instantaneous. This will continue to be the case with the initiatives that the staff are currently working on and the strategic plan items that are only just beginning to be prioritized and planned for. Taking the time necessary to properly execute programs and services, will ensure the future success of AOA and the future success of all alpaca owners throughout North America.

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The Largest, Most Respected Alpaca Show System in the World
July 10, 2015

Just a couple of weeks ago, we concluded the first ever AOA National Fleece Conference. It was a truly amazing event with spectacular speakers. However, I wanted to discuss just one part of the conference; the National Fleece Show. The fleece show contained nearly 550 entries, which was truly awesome! The room was packed full and the three judges (Diana Timmerman, Sharon Loner, and Wini Labrecque) had their work cut out for them.

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