Students in classrooms across Australia have been introduced to the traditional types of farming that takes place around the country. However, it has been recognised that over many years, traditional farming styles and the animals being bred on our farms have been joined by new techniques as well as a more diverse array of animals.
One of these manifestations of new farming diversity, is the Alpaca business. Alpaca farming is now an established primary industry in Australia, and is an agricultural pursuit that is ideally suited to the country's fragile environment.
To assist primary school educators in introducing 'alpacas as a farming alternative' into their classrooms, the Australian Alpaca Association has designed a booklet to be distributed throughout various primary insitutions around the nation, as well as an informative DVD. The assocation is also arranging for alpaca owners to visit schools, so that students can be introduced to this exciting industry in a dynamic and informative way.