Services We Offer

Services We Offer
We are proud of the fact that over the years we have helped many farms, new and establish succeed. Our method of hard work, dedication to our mission and the ability to think out of the box has proven to be successful in the alpaca farming community. We would love to share this experience with you. When you arrive at Worthington Acres Alpacas Farm & Fiber Mill you have our full attention. This attention does not stop when you leave. We are committed to you as our new friends and encourage you to develop your own farm model leading to success.

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FIBER PROCESSING: We process your fiber with Belfast Mini Mills equipment. Turn your fiber to profit, add value by having it processed. Roving, batting, clouds, felt sheet and yarns. Visit Cottage Criation Fiber Mill to print our fiber form.

ALPACA BED & BREAKFAST: As low as $50 per month. View details at the Bed & Breakfast section below.

CUSTOM KNITTING: We offer this service from our very own alpaca yarn. Mrs. Carol Guedez is a business professional who has traveled the world. She finds relaxation in knitting and has a passion to knit with alpaca ! There is little limitations to what Carol can create. Scarfs, hats, sweaters, blankets and shawls to list a few. Need your favorite sweater to be even more special, have it re-created with alpaca ! Contact us and we will fill you in on all the basic requirements. Custom one of a kind items specially made for you !

SHEARING SERVICE: We offer professional quality shearing service. NEW for 2012 shearing season we will add additional shearing crews. Our shearing service was in such demand during 2011 that we booked our schedule full immediately.

We offer a gentle shearing service geared towards a stress free removal of fiber.

We are fast, efficient and reliable. We shear for fiber quality and alpaca well being.

2007 - 2008 apprenticeship shearing experience 2009 - 50 alpacas complete 2010 - over 150 alpacas to shear - added additional assistant. 2011 - over 400 on the schedule for 2011 2012 - adding additional shearing crews

Shearing small or large farms. We encourage you to group farms in your area for a discount on travel fees. Travel fee can be split between multiple farms.

Book your shearing early. Space fills up fast ! Call Jane Johnson 570-458-6789 or 570-916-8842 or email ff1730@dishmail.net

CONSULTING/PLANNING/ONGOING SUPPORT: From empty field to Alpaca Farm. We built our farm from the bottom up. Let us help you build yours. If we don't know the answers we will get them for you. You are not alone in your thoughts and dreams of becoming a Alpaca owner. We will tell you the good, the bad and the great about owning and operating a Alpaca ranching operation. Our operation has grown. In less than one year we have expanded our farm to include a second location. We offer breeding, boarding, fiber production and processing, full sales support, animal transport and alpaca shearing. Over 40 alpacas sold in 3 years. We have many happy customers.

ALPACA RESCUE: We will rescue any alpaca in need. If you need help or you know someone else who needs help give us a call. We have the space. Males or females, it doesn't matter. Life changes, economy, divorce - there are many reasons or events that can happen. We understand and we will help you in any way we can.

LEARN TO SPIN YARN!: Spinning natural fibers to yarn is a great way to relax. We can show you how. Our basic class begins with learning about natural fibers then moves on to the basic concepts of spinning using a drop spindle. An advanced option is available to move on to the wheel. Group or individual instruction is available.

HELPING HANDS FARM SUPPORT: Sometimes and extra hand doesn't hurt ! We can help you with your monthly herd health, shots, toe trimming, burdock removal and teeth trimming. Cost for this service is on a per farm basis dependant on travel and service being provided. Give us a call, we will be glad to help.