But by 2008, the boom had all but gone bust, as increasing supply, coupled with the economic crisis, pushed the industry off a cliff. Ranches closed, and rescue organizations sprang up across the ...

• What: Alpacapalooza, with breeders, animals and vendors participating in two days of shows, competitions and sales of alpaca products. • When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In this March 8, 2016 photo, an Andean shepherd carries a young alpaca back to the herd after it strayed away within the Mallkini Hacienda alpaca farm, which breeds alpacas for their fiber, in the ...

He wasn't really sure what to do. Eight-month-old Maximillian Maseda regarded the friendly, snaggle-toothed, golden-brown alpacas with a perplexed expression and jittery hands. The alpaca made the ...

A Story County alpaca farm and fiber mill will open its doors to the public for National Alpaca Farm Days this weekend, offering an opportunity to meet, pet and learn more about the unique animals and ...