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From the farm & beyond.

National Photo Award - Go Terry!

08-Jun-2013

The Judge’s Award for the best overall photo entered in the Alpaca Owners and Breeders National Conference Photography Contest 2013 was give.. Full Post

Alpaca Fleece Winners

04-Dec-2012

Alpaca Fleece Winners-Results Terrific for Maine Village Farm Alpacas - December 3, 2012 Yesterday we received a UPS box back from a Fleece S.. Full Post

Coastal Journal

27-Apr-2012

Maine alpaca farming: It’s more than just fleece by Elisa Hawkes Coastal Journal staff WALDOBORO — Terence and.. Full Post

Boston TV Films Waldoboro Farm

14-May-2008

The well known veteran television reporter Peter Mehegan and his cameraman for WCVB-TV Boston’s ABC affiliate visited Village Farm Alpacas i.. Full Post

Maine… The Perfect Place to Raise Alpacas

04-Oct-2007

As the last of the baby alpacas or crias are born at the end of the birthing season this fall, Maine’s alpaca herd is expected to reach a re.. Full Post

Maine’s Golden Fleece

14-Jun-2007

Of all the fiber producing animals in Maine, it can be argued that the most luxurious and valuable fleeces are being produce from Maine’s he.. Full Post

Writing a Business Plan—How the Element of Time Will Affect an Alpaca Ranching Operation

13-Jul-2006

Perhaps the most important ingredient of a successful alpaca ranching operation is time. I have spoken with many people during our open house even.. Full Post

For Maine’s Alpaca Farmers…Small is Beautiful

27-Oct-2005

Large dollars from small acreage provide alternative livestock option. As a livestock exhibitor at both this year’s Windsor Fair and at .. Full Post

Waldoboro Alpaca Farm Becoming Leading Proponent of Alternative Agriculture

05-Aug-2005

If you visit Village Farm Alpacas, just around the corner from Moody’s diner in Waldoboro, you will find an 1840 barn and a 22 acre farm tha.. Full Post

Building A “Buttress Style” Addition for Your Alpacas

04-Mar-2004

When my wife, Bonnie, and I purchased "Village Farm" in historic Waldoboro, Maine (home of the famous five-masted schooners), we did so because of.. Full Post