http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradioYour Farm & Fiber Radio Network for resources, info., discussions, tips & more. Included are discussions on Natural Arts and Housing Structures, Alternative Power Sources, Farming, Animals, Sustainable Living and,, of course, the earth-friendly Alpaca.enCopyright Wren Owens (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:15:00 GMTWed, 15 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/564bc059-47ca-47f5-80ed-18d02819601e_a-usa__radio_tabletop-600x_96d.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradioYour Farm & Fiber Radio Network for resources, info., discussions, tips & more. Included are discussions on Natural Arts and Housing Structures, Alternative Power Sources, Farming, Animals, Sustainable Living and,, of course, the earth-friendly Alpaca.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,alpacas,farming,fiber arts,natural textilesAUSA RADIO with WrennoYour Farm & Fiber Radio Network for resources, info., discussions, tips & more. Included are discussions on Natural Arts and Housing Structures, Alternative Poepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2014/01/15/alpacas-in-the-usaEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2014/01/15/alpacas-in-the-usa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2014/01/15/alpacas-in-the-usaWed, 15 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTAlpacas in the USA!This episode introduces you to your host, Wren, along with information about alpacas in the united states.  We'll talk a little about the history of alpacas, the history of their arrival to the U.S., and address the present state of the industry, as well as where it's expected to "go." If you've been curious about alpacas and haven't purchased any of these wonderful creatures yet, this is the show for you! There are important realities to consider when deciding whether or not a life caring for and, perhaps, breeding alpacas is for you.  It's not for everyone, despite what some may tell you. You may find that owning alpacas IS for you, but that you will do better to board them on an established farm; or, you may want to form a cooperative or partnership with others on one farm location.  There are many ways to incorporate alpacas into your life, if you want to! For some folks, the ideal positioning with alpacas will be with the fleeces and the wide variety of products made from them.  Alpaca has long been considered "the fiber of the gods," and for very good reason.  It rivals cashmere in luxury, fineness and luster, is considered hypo-allergenic and is grown in more natural colors, right on the bodies of beautiful alpacas, than any other fiber bearing animal on the planet.  If all-natural, chemical free, made-in-the-USA products excite you, you could have an excellent, highly lucrative business in the alpaca fiber and products industry.  There are more alpaca fleeces available in the USA every year as the national herd grows, and producers are ready to provide them to you for market! There is a use for absolutely every grade of alpaca clipped, from the finest of the fine to the coarsest of the most elderly alpacas. Useful, valuable products are made from all of it. Here's the "skinny" on Alpacas in the USA! 01:38:00AUSA RADIO with WrennoAlpacas,Farming,Fiber Arts,Natural textiles,Earth-FriendlyThis episode introduces you to your host, Wren, along with information about alpacas in the united states.  We'll talk a little about the history of alpacas, thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/11/alpacas-in-the-usa--all-qa-show-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/11/alpacas-in-the-usa--all-qa-show-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/11/alpacas-in-the-usa--all-qa-show-1Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMTAlpacas in the USA! - All Q&A Show 1This show is wide open to call-in questions from listeners, and answers provided freely by host, Wren Owens, and her special guest, Lona Nelsen Frank of Alpacas of Tualatin Valley. Wren has raised and professionally marketed and brokered alpacas since 2004 in upstate New York.  She is the founder of Alpacas in the USA (www.alpacasintheusa.com) and owner/operator of Close-Knit Alpacas and its private, password protected online alpaca purchasing environment known as The Secret Meadow, "The Place Where New Beginnings Are Born"  (www.The-Secret-Meadow.com).  Creator of other such unique marketing campaigns as "Make an Offer Monday!" "The Crazy Golden Egg'capade!" "Valentine Twosomes," "Miracle Season" and "Matchmakin' Merriment!" Ms. Owens brings a 20+ year career background in film, tv and radio to her creations.  She also wrote and implemented a college level syllabus for an intensive hands-on training program called "Intern to Learn," open to students and others seeking hands-on one-on-one training in farm management over 10 to 12 weeks. Lona Nelsen Frank brings to the show many years of experience in raising and breeding alpacas in Oregon. [a bio on Lona is coming, so check back soon!] 00:28:00AUSA RADIO with WrennoAlpacas,Farming,Fiber Arts,Natural textiles,Earth-FriendlyThis show is wide open to call-in questions from listeners, and answers provided freely by host, Wren Owens, and her special guest, Lona Nelsen Frank of Alpacashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/05/alpacas-in-the-usa--introduction-to-alpacasEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/05/alpacas-in-the-usa--introduction-to-alpacas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ausaradio/2013/12/05/alpacas-in-the-usa--introduction-to-alpacasThu, 05 Dec 2013 21:00:00 GMTAlpacas in the USA! - Introduction to AlpacasThis episode introduces you to the facts about what it IS and what it IS NOT to have alpacas in the united states.  We'll talk a little about the history of alpacas, the history of their arrival to the U.S., and address the present state of the industry, as well as where it's expected to "go." If you've been curious about alpacas and haven't purchased any of these wonderful creatures yet, this is the show for you!  There are some important realities to consider when deciding whether or not a life caring for and, perhaps, breeding alpacas is for you.  It's not for everyone, despite what some may tell you.  You may find that owning alpacas is for you, but that you will do better to board them on an established farm; or, you may want to form a cooperative or partnership with others on one farm location.  There are many ways to incorporate alpacas into your life, if you want to! For some folks, the ideal positioning with alpacas will be with the fleeces and the wide variety of products made from them.  Alpaca has long been considered "the fiber of the gods," and for very good reason.  It rivals cashmere in luxury, fineness and luster, is considered hypo-allergenic and is grown in more natural colors, right on the bodies of beautiful alpacas, than any other fiber bearing animal on the planet.  If all-natural, chemical free, made-in-the-USA products excite you, you could have an excellent, highly lucrative business in the alpaca fiber and products industry.  There are more alpaca fleeces available in the USA every year as the national herd grows, and producers are ready to provide them to you for market! There is a use for absolutely every grade of alpaca clipped, from the finest of the fine to the coarsest of the most elderly alpacas. Useful, valuable products are made from all of it. Here's the "skinny" on Alpacas in the USA! 01:02:00AUSA RADIO with WrennoAlpacas,Farming,Fiber Arts,Natural textiles,Earth-FriendlyThis episode introduces you to the facts about what it IS and what it IS NOT to have alpacas in the united states.  We'll talk a little about the history of alp