Re: [Alpacasite]

Yes they had an article in the Grassroots (The voice of NY farm Bureau) Sept 2005

NY farm bureau supported recently passed state legislation sponsored by Senator McGee and Assemblyman Magee amending the Ag and Markets law to include alpacas as wool bearing livestock.
This designation places alpaca breeders within the states agricultural districts, thereby encouaging the fledgling industry with Right to farm protections and agricultural tax assessments

David Friedman <alpacas@adelphia.net> wrote:
Cathy,

New York State considers alpacas to be livestock.

Dave Friedman

At 03:54 PM 11/30/2005, you wrote:
>Here is a new one that I really need some help with. Recently I
>filed a loan app. with FSA and today received a denial to my loan
>because "alpacas are not considered farm animals" and they do not
>consider them a farm enterprise. I know that they are farm animals
>and need to show this person who knows notheing about alpacas that
>they are farm animals not just exotics. If any one has any thing to
>show this rep I would appreciate it including any state where the
>Farm Service does consider alpacas farm animals. I have 30 days to
>put together a package for reconsideration. I am trying to expand
>my already owned farm to one that can produce an alpaca income in
>just a couple of years instead of one that starts with a few animals
>and has to wait to see his/her FARM grow to an endeavor showing an
>income. Thanks in advance. Cathy Stephenson
>StephenOakes Farms
>Chester, SC
>You can also email me privately at midnightfire@chestertel.com
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