Steve Heatherington is an alpaca shepherd and co-owner of Welsh Valley Alpacas in Wales. Steve manages a large herd of alpacas and offers support services to alpaca owners, as well as workshops for individuals interested in owning alpacas. Steve welcomes the public to his farm and provides immersive learning experiences for visitors.

Steve also provides learning opportunities through his podcast. To “visit” the farm yourself, visit Steve and the alpacas on Instagram. There’s a link in the show notes.

How did Steve become an alpaca shepherd?

What is his podcast about?

What's next for this 21st-century shepherd?

Let's find out.

LINKS

Welsh Valley Alpacas

Alpaca Tribe podcast

The Waterside

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