Heritage farm attraction Kent Life is set to welcome three mischievousAlpacas this February, the first time this species has been on view atthe park. Alpaca Action: Luxury Fiber Farming Lewiston Auburn Magazine: Monday, January 30, 2012
''Alpaca farmers like to say, 'We grow our mittens in our ownbackyard,''' said Robin Fowler, president of the Maine AlpacaAssociation (MAA). As an alpaca farmer herself, she knows ''an alpacafarmer is different from a traditional livestock farmer. It requires awhole different skill set.''We are not out of the cold just yet--when it comes to winter weather anda new business in Spanishburg is opening to help folks prepare for theelements.Fire Destroys Somers BarnNBC Connecticut: Friday, January 27, 2012
Firefighters spent much of Friday night battling a barn fire at analpaca farm in Somers. The fire broke out just after 6PM Friday atClear Mountain Alpacas on Pioneer Heights. Since its establishment by the alpaca fibre processing industry inArequipa in 1984, the International Alpaca Association (IAA) has been atthe forefront of efforts to maintain the quality of alpaca fibre fromthe farm gate to the final consumer ever since. Prior to the formationof the IAA, the alpaca fibre sector was somewhat disorganised with awide range of fibre finenesses that were not always commerciallyrepeatable as well as blends with wool masquerading as 100% alpaca.SuppertimeThe Columbus Dispatch: Friday, January 27, 2012
Tom Quinn of the BlackDiamond Alpaca Farm feeds his herd of 29 alpacas at his barn inPataskala. Quinn raised cattle before switching to alpacas nine yearsago. He said raising the small animals, which are similar to llamas, isstress-relieving. He sells their wool for use in knitted and wovenitems. Quinn said he also hosts field trips for groups such as students,Girl Scouts and nursing-home residents.
Where can you get fresh vegetables, beautiful music,classic art, alpaca yarn and bat houses, sit in a pharaoh's chair or eatred velvet cake pops and giant chocolate chip cookies, all under oneroof? At the Fitchburg Farmers Winter Market at the Fitchburg ArtMuseum, of course.Alpaca rescued from riverHampshire Chronicle: Friday, January 27, 2012
Arguably the world’s most successful alpaca breeder, Snowmass Alpacas,is set to sell some of their key breeding stock that made them sosuccessful, along with a selection of their 2012 show string animals.Tiskilwa store features alpaca itemsbrcnews.com: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Hats, sweaters, scarves, and gloves made with alpaca fleece areavailable at Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas Shop, which recently opened indowntown Tiskilwa.Exeter, R.I., appeals to skiiers, lovers of the outdoors, and alpacasThe Boston Globe: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
What they lack in size and attractions, small towns make up for incharacter. Exeter, population 6,000, is a town as unique as it is small.The site of the state’s only ski area, it’s also home to two notablecemeteries, the windswept and gorgeous Rhode Island Veterans MemorialCemetery, and the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery - where lies thebody of Mercy Brown, accused posthumously of being a vampire in thelate 19th century. The town has many places to enjoy the great outdoors,including the state’s biggest recreational property, and there are anumber of down-home dining options. Like to shop? Did we mention thealpaca farm?Alpaca at the libraryThe Gadsden Times: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Authorities say Andrew Maurer had four alpacas behind his fence on his property.Hisintensions were to use the animals as organic lawnmowers, and sellalpaca fleece for $7 to $10 a pound. However, the city code in New Ulmprohibits non-traditional domestic animals on their property.City sends alpacas packingThe Journal: Friday, January 20, 2012
New Ulm Police got an unique complaint this week from a New Ulm resident: a neighbor was harboring illegal llamas.New marketing scheme for alpaca fleeceSouthern Weekly: Friday, January 20, 2012
Premium Alpaca is hoping to change Australia’s fleece market, with a newmarketing concept aiming to increase international demand for theluxury fibre. Alpacas right at home with Cedar County familyMarshfield Mail: Thursday, January 19, 2012
After living in Midland, Texas, for most of their lives Jay andHeidi Pinard thought it was time for a change. They wanted to raisetheir three sons — Zack, Tyler and Logan— in a rural setting. Afterlooking at a few places, the Pinards decided to purchase 37 acresnear Stockton, where the family eventually would move to in 2005.Jay decided he wanted to have a ranch where he could raiselivestock.Snow Alpaca sighting in PuyallupKING5.com: Monday, January 16, 2012
Wanting to do something out of the ordinary, we did not want a regularsnowman in our yard...so we put a twist on a classic and made a snowalpaca! It is truely one of a kind and is attracting much attention inthe neighborhood so we built a baby snow alpaca as well. What a work ofart!Doll enthusiasts share love at showThe Marretta Times: Monday, January 16, 2012
IT IS thehome to the world famous Crufts dog show. But this year Birmingham’sNational Exhibition Centre will host an animal extravaganza with adifference – an alpaca convention.
ALPACA is said to be the fibre of the gods, but Australia's alpaca fleece market is yet to reach stellar heights.Chair Lee Liggett, on behalf of the Board of Directors and CEO Nick Hahnhave jointly announced the successful completion of Phase One of theCompany’s business strategy targeting increased awareness for NA AlpacaFiber on the commercial textile, designer, retail and consumer levels. Call for alpaca on the menuTasmania Mercury: Thursday, January 13, 2012
TASMANIA'S premium alpacafleece is commanding high prices but an industry leader has suggestedthere could be a future in alpaca meat. According to mayor Ángel Vilcahuamán Puma, heavy snowfall in thesouthern region of Arequipa has resulted in the recent death of 3,680alpaca. The snowfall and subsequent loss of livestock occurred ataltitudes between 3.800 and 5.000 meters high. The death toll had thelargest impact on pregnant and baby alpaca. Callalli is reported to bethe home of about 80,000 alpaca.Museum's Family Day to feature Peru San Angelo Standard Times: Wednesday, January 12, 2012
As announced in a joint AOBA-ARI eBlast and both organizationsnewsletters, the two organizations have begun a joint strategic planningeffort aimed at determining the best path forward for the NorthAmerican alpaca industry as it pertains to AOBA and ARI.Hopefield Animal Sanctuary provides home for rescued alpacasBrentwood Gazette: Friday, January 6, 2012
The owner of an Essex Alpaca farm says generous donors have allowed himto increase the reward for information leading to a conviction. Theanimals died from stab wounds, according to state police investigators.Reward in alpaca stabbing case increased to $13,000The Middletown Press: Thursday, January 5, 2012
An Ivoryton alpaca farm owner has increased the reward amount to $13,000for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible forstabbing four of his animals.Property damage investigation in CedarvilleJournalStandard.com: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Stephenson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a report ofcriminal damage to property (over $500) that occurred at around 1:26a.m. on Dec. 2, 2011, in the 5400 block of West Richland Road in ruralCedarville.Alpacas warm feet and hearts for Honeoye familyMPNnow.com: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
When Casey Mantione got into alpaca farming, he never knew he would have such a personal connection with the animals.Playful creaturesThe Daily Iberian: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
"Watch out she's going to spit," said Dr. Ed Lisecki.Maybe you need to spend a day with an alpaca. Or a whole herd of 16 forthat matter at Cowboy Camelids Alpaca Ranch in Bosque Farms, where Billand Angela Richardson and their 3-year-old son, Travis, raise alpacasand operate an alpaca ranch and gift store.