Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to a homestead or small farm. But these camelids can be a natural fit for the homesteading lifestyle ...
"They picked us," says Mark Grimes, who runs Homestead Arts Farm in Pine Island with his wife, Lori Grimes, welcoming people to learn about their fuzzy friends. Lori and Mark Grimes of Homestead Arts ...
PINE ISLAND — Angel. Bentley. Cody. These aren’t the most popular baby names for the year, they are alpaca names at Homestead Arts Farm in Pine Island. Each name matches the year they were born, from ...
Sarah Turay, center, handles an alpaca at Homestead Arts Farm near Pine Island, Minn., as her brother David Turay, left, and sister, Mary Turay, right watch. The siblings were at the farm for a ...
Jennifer Ely shares the enchantment and delight of alpacas on the family farm. Jennifer Ely shares the enchantment and delight of alpacas from the family farm where kind, respectful animal husbandry ...
Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to a homestead or small farm. But these camelids can be a natural fit for the homesteading lifestyle ...