# S5 Ep 8 - Storybook Alpacas

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Podcast: [Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-farmers-telling-our-story-4549521)
Published: 2026-04-11T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1329

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They're the quirky creatures with super soft fleece, members of the camel family and often unfairly criticised for spitting. Alpacas occupy a unique corner of the agriculture industry and, one central west New South Wales farm boasts the state's largest herd. These animals have won the heart of the next generation, with young farmer Rubey Williams working on the family property and she is already turning heads as an industry leader. To learn more, Rubey Williams of Storybook Alpacas joins me now. Rubey's favourite place is the old shearing shed on their Mittagong property, which holds both personal memories and historical significance as one of the first alpaca sites in Australia. She also values a specialised area on their newer Central West property designed for reproductive technologies, representing future opportunities for the business. As a second-generation alpaca farmer, Rubey has grown up in the industry and purchased her first show-quality alpaca at just 13 years old. Although she initially began studying pre-med, COVID led her back to the farm where she rediscovered her passion for agriculture. Rubey made the decision to leave university and instead invest in the family alpaca business, while continuing her studies in agribusiness. Alpacas are part of the camelid family and are primarily bred for their fleece, which is soft, fine and suitable for those who are sensitive to wool. Rubey's main interest lies in the fibre market, working with other growers to market and sell alpaca fleece both domestically and internationally. Rubey's involvement with the Royal Agricultural Society has broadened her perspective and allowed her to connect with other sectors across agriculture globally. She is the youngest qualified alpaca judge in Australia. What Rubey loves most…

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