RAMSAY FARMS: I'm famous! The link!

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I'm famous! The link!

Here is the link to the article.

Unfortunately she still got some stuff wrong...I've not traveled to The Netherlands or California or Colorado to buy pigeons, but I did go to CA and The Netherlands for Pigeons Shows. I've never been to Colorado for a pigeon show, it was actually Kentucky!

She completely bypassed the in depth 'lecture' I gave her about testing my dogs and sheep and cattle for genetic and contagious diseases and I told her someday I'd like to have a litter. The article makes it sound like I'm chomping at the bit to mass produce dogs. I'm sure there a few ladies that read my blog that will love that one!

She also missed my emphasis on ultra fine fleeces in my sheep and how I've traveled for shows for them and how I'm on the Board for the BFLBA.

Also the house I live in was lived in by my GREAT GREAT grandparents, not just my grandparents.

I grew up with Border Collies and Australian Cattle Dogs, not Collies. I also take my dogs to Fargo for more than obedience...agility, rally, conformation etc.

OK now i'll give you the link. I guess I could have written better myself, but I DID get in the paper....lol even if it is an hour away from me and we don't subscribe to it!

http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2009/feb/27/garrett-ramsay/

5 comments:

Sherilyn said...: Even with the obvious errors, it's still a very nice article! :) Yeah!! I know someone famous! Could we please have your autograph now? ;) hehe; March 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM
penni said...: Yes, indeed -- will you sign something for me at Nationals?; March 1, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Sharrie said...: Sounds like some real basic errors, but it is publicity.; March 1, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Rayna said...: Ahhh the lies of journalism...lol. Who's that cute guy in the photos? ;-) :P; March 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Michelle said...: Such mis-reporting DOES seem common, unfortunately....; March 25, 2009 at 6:32 AM

Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

RAMSAY FARMS

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I'm famous! The link!

5 comments:

A long time coming!

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