CSA: Maple View Farm Alpacas

Vermont Alpaca Fiber & Yarn CSA ... a CSA for spinners, knitters and fiber artists!

Enjoy Vermont raised natural alpaca fiber and yarn! Be a supporter of community agriculture!

We shear our alpacas once a year. Our annual clip reflects the quality of our breeding and care of the herd. Now you can be a partner in the farm's success.

What does a share of Vermont Alpaca Fiber & Yarn CSA get you? - CSA share holder certificate - Quarterly email with farm news and CSA updates, including event announcements, cria pictures and store discounts - Wonderful alpaca fiber or yarn, in a choice of colors and identified by alpaca with a picture

What programs are available? Several programs are available; select the one that meets your needs and interests

1 Share Fiber 2 lb of skirted, unwashed blanket; ½ lb each of 4 colors

½ Share Fiber 1 lb of skirted, unwashed blanket; ½ lb each of 2 colors

1 Share Yarn 6 skeins of 3 ply, 200 yds; 2 each of 3 colors

½ Share Yarn 3 skeins of 3 ply, 200 yds; 1 each of 3 colors

Each program is available in natural color families

Dark (black, grey, brown colors)

Light (white, beige, fawn colors)

Shares cost $100 and ½ shares cost $55

Purchase before the annual shearing in mid-May and be entered in a drawing for a special collection of 6 multi-colored skeins; some natural, some handpainted.

Why buy alpaca? - Warmer than wool - Finer than most wool - Stronger than wool - Hypo-allergenic - Water repellent (does not retain water) - 22 natural colors - Dyes beautifully - 100% Vermont grown!

What else should I know?

- Enrollment in each program is capped to ensure availability to members - Price includes delivery within the contiguous United States - Shipping times vary as we are dependent on mill schedules - If you choose to buy additional items outside your CSA program, this can generally be including with no additional shipping cost. - Shares can be purchased via PayPal or by check. - 50% of your program cost is due upon enrollment; the rest prior to shipping

To learn more about Maple View Farm Alpacas, check out www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com.