Hi! We would like to introduce ourselves to you. We are the Smith family of Smith-Haven Farm Alpacas. Our interest in alpacas began several years ago while deciding what to do with our new farm. You see, we bought a cornfield and had a dream. Originally we thought horses - we had three - only to be discouraged in the fact that pleasure horses do not qualify as a farm. Then it was on to crops. What better than hay, Timothy to be exact. Well, we tilled and tilled and planted AND planted. Lots of work --- and no rain (remember the drought?). That was a very discouraging harvest. We got nothing but weeds. So in the fall of 1999 we reseeded our entire property as pasture and to our surprise, spring brought lush grasses. The perfect place for some of those cute little animals no one knows about, "Alpacas". We did some research and decided alpacas would be the livestock of choice for our small farm. We started with 2 bred females, 2 male weanlings, 1 young male and 1 gelding. That was a couple of years ago. Now we have 72 and counting; and I can tell you it's getting very busy around here. We have learned ALOT and have ALOT more to learn and we have met some of the most WONDERFUL people along the way. "Alpaca People" are truly wonderful. Stop by anytime you're in the area. I'm sure you will fall in love with these animals as much as we have; we can't imagine life without them.