We are very keen to provide an organic environment for the Alpacas, and the other animals on the property, as well as our own safety and health. To this end we do not use pesticides or fertilizers in the paddocks. Instead, we have had soil tests carried out on the property and have gone about putting back into the soil the elements it is deficient. Therefore, we follow organic farming practices.

What is organic farming?
”Organic refers to agricultural production systems used to produce food and fiber. All kinds of agricultural products are produced organically, including produce, grains, meat, dairy, eggs, fibres such as cotton, flowers, and processed food products. Organic farming management relies on developing biological diversity in the field to disrupt habitat for pest organisms, and the purposeful maintenance and replenishment of soil fertility. Organic farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Some of the essential characteristics of organic systems include: design and implementation of an "organic system plan" that describes the practices used in producing crops and livestock products; a detailed recordkeeping system that tracks all products from the field to point of sale; and maintenance of buffer zones to prevent inadvertent contamination from adjacent conventional fields.”
Definition provided by the Organic Farming Research Foundation
For more information in regard to organic farming contact the Organic Farming Research Foundation:
http://www.ofrf.org