Chapter 4 Farming through the Years

Farming today is more than growing grain and raising pigs, goats and cows. Broaden your concept of farming with visits to alpaca farms, oyster farms and kid-friendly wineries and breweries. See milk being bottled at a dairy farm and learn about early farming techniques by visiting recreated historic farms.

Left, used with permission of Sound of Freedom Alpaca Farm: Alpacas are a domesticated member of the camelid family, which includes llamas, guanacos, and vicunas from South America, and the Bactrian and Dromedary camels from Asia and Africa. Alpacas were imported into the U.S. in 1984. The alpacas in this picture are Suris. Alpacas fiber is prized for its many elegant traits: Luster, softness, drape, multiple natural colors, ease of dyeing and versatility.