cas-cad-nac farm

What cas-cad-nac farm does

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm is a family-owned alpaca breeding and livestock-services business based in Perkinsville, Vermont. Founded in 1997 by Ian and Jennifer Lutz, it sells breeding stock, provides herdsire stud services, markets premium alpaca fiber and alpaca meat, and offers embryo research services and auction consignment support. The company also operates a separate alpaca meat website.

Its technical positioning centers on alpaca reproduction, including embryo transfer and frozen-embryo work, and on fleece measurement using an OFDA 2000 system with fleece data maintained since 1998. Revenue is generated through one-time animal and fleece sales, stud services, meat e-commerce, research services, and auction consignments. No disclosed customer concentration, pricing, revenue, funding, or headcount data is provided.

Name

cas-cad-nac farm

Legal name

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm, LLC

Website

https://cas-cad-nacfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Founded in 1997, Cas-Cad-Nac Farm is a family-owned alpaca breeding farm in Perkinsville, Vermont, serving individual buyers and commercial fiber customers through animal sales, herdsire services, fleece, meat, embryo research, and auction consignments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpaca Breeding and Livestock

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Camelid Farming (Alpaca & Llama) (AFAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wool & Fiber Production (Shearing, Sorting, On-Farm Grading) (AFAEAFAD)

Keywords

• Alpaca breeding stock
• Huacaya fleece production
• Livestock breeding services
• Alpaca fiber sales
• Embryo transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perkinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Alpaca Sales: Sale of alpaca breeding stock including herdsires, females, and alpacas for sale through the farm website and openherd marketplace.
2. Alpaca Fiber Sales: Annual fiber clip sold to various commercial clients after being personally graded and sorted by Jennifer Lutz.
3. Auction Consignments: Consignment sales through industry auctions such as the Parade of Champions Auction.
4. Alpaca Meat: Sale of alpaca meat products through alpacameat.com website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm breeds Huacaya alpacas and sells live breeding stock (herdsires and females), premium alpaca fiber to commercial textile clients, and alpaca meat products to consumers. The farm operates a multi-generational breeding program producing show-winning alpacas with elite fleece genetics, augmented by pioneering embryo transfer and frozen embryo reproductive technologies.

Product overview

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm operates as a full-time family alpaca breeding enterprise (in operation since 1997) offering a portfolio of products and services centered on alpaca agriculture. The core offerings include Alpacas for Sale (live animals for purchase), Alpaca Herdsires (breeding stud services), Alpaca Fiber (premium fleece for commercial clients), and Alpaca Meat products. Specialty services include Embryo Research Services (pioneering embryo transfer and frozen embryo technology) and Alpaca Auctions (auction consignment services). The breeding program has won hundreds of championships across multiple decades, with 28+ years of institutional knowledge and 6th-7th generation family lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpacas for Sale Live alpaca animals available for purchase as breeding stock or fiber animals, listed through the farm's website and the openherd marketplace. Targeted at individual buyers and small breeders establishing or expanding alpaca breeding programs.
• Alpaca Herdsires Breeding male alpacas available for stud services, with a focus on producing alpacas with elite fleeces. The breeding program has won hundreds of championships and awards across multiple decades. Targeted at other alpaca breeders seeking proven championship genetics.
• Alpaca Fiber Premium huacaya alpaca fleece sold to commercial textile clients after being personally graded and sorted. The farm uses OFDA 2000 fiber testing for in-house statistical analysis of micron count and quality. Targeted at commercial fiber buyers in textile and manufacturing.
• Alpaca Meat Alpaca meat products available for purchase through a separate e-commerce website at alpacameat.com. Targeted at individual consumers seeking farm-raised specialty meat products.
• Embryo Research Services Advanced alpaca reproductive technology services including embryo transfer (embryo flushed from one female and implanted into a surrogate dam) and frozen embryo implantation. Cas-Cad-Nac Farm was the first alpaca breeding program in the United States to register a Huacaya cria from embryo transfer and to achieve a live birth from a previously frozen embryo. Targeted at alpaca breeders seeking advanced reproductive genetics.
• Alpaca Auction Consignments Consignment services for alpaca auctions, including the annual Parade of Champions Auction held at Snowmass Alpacas/Little Creek Farm in North Salem, NY. Targeted at alpaca buyers participating in industry auctions seeking show-quality animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of Championships and awards won since first show in 1999
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Openherd: Online alpaca marketplace where CCNF lists animals for sale alongside other breeders, serving as a shared distribution platform rather than a direct competitor.
• Alpaca Owners Association (AOA): Industry trade association that administers the National Fleece Show where CCNF has won 13 consecutive Heirloom Breeder Cups. Comparable as a key ecosystem participant that defines the show-quality standards CCNF competes against.

Direct peers

• Crescent Moon Ranch: Established alpaca breeding program in Oregon known for elite genetics and show-record alpacas, directly comparable to CCNF in breeding philosophy, fiber testing rigor, and championship pedigree.
• Magical Farms: Large US alpaca breeding farm offering herdsires, breeding stock, and fiber, comparable to CCNF as a multi-product alpaca operation targeting show-quality genetics and commercial fiber clients.
• Pucara Alpacas: Family-run alpaca breeding farm with focus on elite Huacaya fleece genetics and multi-generational bloodline management, closely mirroring CCNF's breeding philosophy and customer base.
• A.L. Paca's: Mid-sized alpaca breeding operation selling breeding stock and fiber, comparable to CCNF as a regional breeder serving small farms and individual buyers through online marketplace channels.
• Longneckers Alpacas: US alpaca breeder selling herdsires and breeding stock with focus on fiber quality, directly comparable to CCNF in scale, sales channels, and customer segmentation.
• Snowmass Alpacas: Premier US alpaca breeding operation located in North Salem, NY, hosting the annual Parade of Champions Auction where CCNF consigns animals. Direct competitor in elite Huacaya genetics with similar show-record prestige.
• Maple Brook Farm: Long-standing alpaca breeding operation focused on Huacaya and Suri genetics, comparable in breeding program depth and fiber quality positioning within the US alpaca industry.

Regional players

• Big Sky Alpacas: Western US alpaca farm selling breeding stock and offering ranch-based alpaca experiences, comparable product offering but primarily serving a different regional market than CCNF's New England focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@quetzalreal1829
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Cas-Cad-Nac-Farm-Alpacas/100057451997722
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccnfalpacas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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