College St
is designed to help  breeders, and those wanting to become breeders,   learn some of the "business" aspects of raising alpacas.  Look for some regular additions to this  page over time.  But for now, it all starts with...

Cool Tools

 

Sample Contracts

Cash Flow Analysis
From: Day Star Alpacas 
(Excel Download) This is a great tool for projecting cash flow requirements and herd value over the next 10 years!

Show Supplies Check List
A convenient check list to make sure you have everything for the show!

Boarding Fee Spread Sheet
Mileage Tracker
Daily Costs Calculator
From: Good Shepherd Farm 

Payment Calculator

From: Alpha Omega Alpacas
(Excel Download) This is an easy program to help you determine payments when selling or buying over time. You will want to keep this handy!

Alpaculator
From: The Alpaca Rosa
(Excel Download) Now here's a real cool tool! Spend a little time to plug in what is important to you when purchasing an alpaca. Then you can evaluate each alpaca you consider purchasing based on your pre-set criteria and really determine where you are getting the best value.

Fiber Testing Services

Find an Accountant

Cool Links

Forage/Water/Soil Testing

Holmes Laboratory
www.holmeslab.com

 

IRS Section 179 Guidelines

Publication 946 (2006), How To Depreciate Property

 

Small Business Administration

 

American Farm Bureau