Alpaca, Suri & Huacaya Alpacas at Gromek Farms Alpacas in Yale Michigan- Welcome!

Oct. 20, 2007	Alpaca Seminars Day Are you asking yourself, "what are these alpacas all about?" In our 17th year of raising alpacas, we continue to offer this comprehensive group of seminars in a day long format, promising to educate you in the fascinating world of this docile yet intelligent animal. Topics include: Facilities, Husbandry, Pastures, Breeding, Daily Care, Shearing, Financials (start-up through taxes), Ranch Tour, 18 Hand-Outs with Discussion. Bring your list of questions for the CPA. Buffet lunch included. Hours 9AM-5PM. Register early, Space is limited. Click on Information/Registration Form to reserve your space.
Oct. 13, 2007	St. Clair County Fall Farm Tour Join Gromek Farms Alpacas in celebrating St. Clair County's agricultural heritage as we open our farm to visitors for the Fall Farm Tour. We are one of 6 participating farm operations you can visit in the Yale/Emmett area. Sponsored by St. Clair County Farm Bureau, Conservation District and Preservation Board. Cider and donuts. Guided tours available. Bring your camera and see the alpacas up close. HOURS: 10:00am - 4:00pm only!
Sept. 29 & 30, 2007	National Alpaca Farm Day & Pen Sale 10:00am Gromek Farms Alpacas Opens to the Public Fleece Boutique Opens Guided Tours & Training Demonstrations Bring your Camera and List of Questions - We Can Answer Them All! Females are Due to Give Birth this Fall 5:00pm Gromek Farms Alpacas Closes
June 9, 2007	Alpaca Seminars Day Topics: Alpacas 101-102, Husbandry, Facilities, Pastures, Breeding, Tax Advantages of Alpaca Ownership, Ranch Tour, Training Demonstrations and much more. Continental breakfast and buffet lunch included. Held at Gromek Farms Alpacas in Yale, MI. Register early, space limited. Schedule located on Registration Form. Click on Information/Registration Form to reserve your space. Speakers: Joe Nartker, CPA and Dan Gromek (a.k.a. Old Alpaca Breeder). Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM.
May 19, 2007	Alpaca Shearing Day We invite you to our annual alpaca shearing party. You can be a casual observer or we encourage you to help hands-on with our tradition that began 16 years ago. Bring your grubby clothes and barn boots. See how the "blanket" fleece comes off the alpaca in one piece, is separated and graded for show, then boxed for future processing into yarn. We need volunteers to help hold (actually it's more like a hug) the alpacas, hand pick each fleece, blow each fleece out with a high powered air blower, collect and box fleeces. Individual alpaca fleeces are available for purchase at wholesale prices on shearing day. RSVP and let us know you are coming. Young children are welcome to observe under adult supervision. Hours: 9 AM until done.
May 12, 2007	Alpaca Seminars Day Spring is just around the corner! Here is your golden opportunity to join us for our 2nd Alpaca Seminars Day of 2007. Topics: Alpacas 101-102, Husbandry, Facilities, Pastures, Breeding, Tax Advantages of Alpaca Ownership, Ranch Tour, Training Demonstrations and much more. Continental breakfast and buffet lunch included. Held at Gromek Farms Alpacas in Yale, MI. Register early, space limited. Schedule located on Registration Form. Click on Information/Registration Form to reserve your space. Speakers: Joe Nartker, CPA and Dan Gromek (a.k.a. Old Alpaca Breeder). Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM.
January 20, 2007	Alpaca Seminars Day - SEMINAR FULL Watch for our next Seminars Day date to be announced! It's a brand new year and we welcome you to join us for our first Alpaca Seminars Day of 2007. Topics: Alpacas 101-102, husbandry, facilities, pastures, breeding, learn how to set up your own business plan, tax advantages of alpaca ownership, ranch tour, training demonstrations and much more. The coffee will be on! Buffet lunch included. 9 AM-5PM. Held at Gromek Farms Alpacas, Yale, MI. Register early, space limited. Schedule located on Registration Form. Click on Information/Registration Form to register on-line. Speakers: Joe Nartker, CPA and Dan Gromek, OAB (Old Alpaca Breeder).