David and Kathleen Van Gelder · 1040 West Glover Road · Irasburg, Vermont 05845 · 802.754.2021· Contact Us
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"FIBER FOR PROFIT FIESTA" |
Hosted By:
David & Kathleen Van Gelder of Cedar Brook Alpacas
Bob and Mickey Richards of Aramaar Alpacas
Grading and Sorting
Services Provided By:
SuriPaco
| RAW
FIBER (Blanket Only) |
GRADE
1-4 18-24 Microns |
GRADE
5-6 25-27 Microns |
PRODUCT
EXCHANGE OPTION FOR YARN |
| Huacaya | $3.25 Per skirted pound |
$2.25 Per skirted pound |
See Below |
| Suri | $3.25 Per skirted pound |
$2.25 Per skirted pound |
See Below |
YOU WILL HAVE A CHOICE OF CASH OR TRADE:
Cash Option: You will be paid cash that day according to the schedule above
Trade Option: You will be able to choose one 75g skein of Eastport Yarn for every $8 in credit
Example:
25 skirted pounds of Grade 1-4 fiber will give you
a choice of the following options:
$81.25
in cash
(25 pounds x $3.25 = $81.25)
- OR -
10 skeins of Eastport yarn
($81.25 divided by $8 per skein = 10 skeins + $1.25 left over)
$160 Retail Value!
The domestic yarn is from the Eastport Heathered Collection-- It is a "perfect blend of Alpaca fiber & Merino for strength, warmth and durability. The natural Alpaca blended with the dyed Merino gives a beautiful multi-dimensional color. Eastport Yarns are American made, using Alpaca fiber grown on over 25 different family farms in the US. The yarn is worsted spun, meaning that the fibers are aligned by a combing process that keeps the yarn thin and sturdy. This way you can use a variety of needles and always get a great result."
Each 75g skein has a retail value of $16 each
GUIDELINES FOR CLIP
PREPARATION
FOR SALE OF FIBER
From SuriPaco Farm
SuriPaco Objectives
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Maximize financial returns to alpaca breeders
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Standardize collection for cost effective processing
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Expand commercial production of domestic alpaca and alpaca blended products
Pre-shearing Steps
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Clean blanket of major debris
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Set up collection process to avoid contamination and mixing of fleeces
Post-shearing Steps -- Collection, Sorting, and Skirting
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Color -- Currently SuriPaco purchases all colors and a variety of grades
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Skirting maximizes value, i.e. remove debris, clotted sections, stained sections and unequal cuts (second cuts) from perimeter of blanket. If you have experience skirting fleece blanket, please do so. If not, the blanket will be skirted as part of the grading done at Collection Site, which is Cedar Brook Alpacas.
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Pack each skirted fleece in a clear plastic bag and leave the bag open to air -- do not use burlap bags, old feed bags or anything that would contaminate the fiber
Identification of Clip -- Insert a 3 x 5 card inside the bag with the following information:
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Farm name and address
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Weight of fleece, if available -- we will calculate the total weight of your clip and pay on the graded and skirted weight
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Label outside of bag with farm name
Purchasing Price For Small Volumes (less than 250 pounds) Varies According To:
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Grade of Fleece (See Chart)
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Weight
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Cleanliness
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Volume -- Amounts greater than 250 pounds are negotiated and purchased by contract
Purchases of Large Volumes (greater than 250 pounds):
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Amounts greater than 250 pounds are negotiated and purchased by contract pricing
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!
Our commitment to you: To help you choose with more confidence, offer you plans which are more affordable, support you more completely... to make alpaca ownership the best it can be!
We are happy to answer your questions and hope you will plan to visit us soon!
Call Us: 802.754.2021
Email Us: dkvangelder@gmail.com
Please Visit Us!
You Are Invited...
We are located in Irasburg, a small town in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont -- very easy to find and just a few minutes off of Exit 26 on I 91.
Whether you are interested in purchasing or would just like to know more about alpacas, we would love to meet you and have the opportunity to show you around the farm and introduce you to our alpacas.
We are looking forward to hearing from you -- just call 802.754.2021 to let us know when you are coming and to get detailed directions.
Kathleen and David
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