Nola Graham started her herd with 6 alpacas and has raised over 500 in the last 20 years. She also served on the AOBA board of directors in 1993.
She has made several trips to Peru to further her knowledge of the alpaca in general and specifically the Suri breed. She became close to Don Julio and very much enjoyed her time with him. Nola feels that Don Julio was one of the most knowledgeable people in the world when it comes to the alpaca. As Nola’s herd grew her breeding program produced many award winning alpacas. Many alpaca owners and breeders have come to Nola for advice and the use of her many Accoyo Herdsires to enhance their own herds.
Before becoming interested in alpacas Nola started a business in 1985 called the Milk Bottle Ice Creamery in Spokane, Washington. Not long after, in 1986 The Milk Bottle was selected by the Washington State Dairy Farmers who bought her a billboard to support the local business since her parlor served ice cream made from the local Washington state dairy farmers.
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