AlpacaGram 12.60 | Reminder: Business Strategies for New Alpaca Breeders

Getting Started Right: Business Strategies for New Breeders

Part 4 of a 4-Part Series on Alpaca Business Models

with Travis Brant and Sarah Harris of Cedar & Sage Alpacas
and Scott and Abby Shelhart of Shelhart Acre Farms

Reminder: Join Us Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Central Time!

There's still time to register if you haven't already!

Exciting News!

We're opening our upcoming webinar, "Getting Started Right: Business Strategies for New Breeders," to everyone—not just AOA members!

In the final installment of our business model series, we focus on new breeders—those just starting their alpaca journey. Travis Brant, Sarah Harris, Scott Shelhart, and Abby Shelhart share what they’ve learned in their first years, from planning and setup to breeding decisions and early business wins.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• What to consider before you buy your first alpacas
• Mistakes to avoid early on—and how to recover from them
• How to set realistic goals and build toward profitability
• Marketing yourself as a new breeder in a competitive space
• Finding mentors, community, and your niche

Whether you’ve already started or are still exploring, this session will help you build a solid foundation and avoid common pitfalls in your first years.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

1:30 p.m. Eastern
12:30 p.m. Central
11:30 a.m. Mountain
10:30 a.m. Pacific

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting details. Be sure to save the information to your calendar.

This call will be recorded and available in the archive if you are unable to attend.

If you’ve missed any past webinars, the full archive is available online. You can watch sessions anytime, at your own pace — just log in to access them.