Raising Alpacas in Michigan Young Alpaca by Cattle Class The Flint Journal has a detailed and interesting feature on alpaca farming in Michigan. Alpacas are related to the llama and known for a silky, hypoallergenic fleece used in luxury items such as sweaters, hats, gloves and socks. There are more than 84,000 registered alpacas in the U.S. and almost 3,000 in Michigan (9th highest in US). Read Ancient alpaca now hot trend on farms in the Flint Journal Lamafest 2006 (September at MSU (great llama info as well) Posted/updated Jun 20, 2006 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) click to Send This Story to a Friend! Main Michigan News Page Go Back One Page

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