Shearing and Weaving -- Tate Couple Raises Alpacas for Their Fleece

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When Cathy and Bucky Stauffer moved from an Arlington subdivision three years ago to the wilds of Tate County, it was with the intention of raising alpacas and goats.

The couple now boast a herd of 11 alpacas, three llamas and a flock of 17 Angora goats and one Pygora goat on their Coldwater Alpaca Ranch. Today, the Stauffers kick off their biennial, two-day shearing and textile appreciation and education event at their 27- acre spread 4 miles east of Independence.

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Shearing and Weaving -- Tate Couple Raises Alpacas for Their Fleece

Professional shearer Joe Moore of North Carolina will be shearing the alpacas and goats today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Both days, vendors will exhibit their goods - from woven and spun texti...

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