Doug Ramsey

Sheep shearing, cleaning: It’s all for the newborns

With the longer days, it is easy to find more chores to do at La Plata Farms.

As spring continues to move forward, major activities are centered on getting ready for our lambs to be born. With the ewes heavy with their yet-to-be-born lambs, it is my job to get the barn prepared for the upcoming births. After a winter of use, the barn is...


Doug Ramsey has farmed in La Plata County for more than 25 years. He can be reached at 385-4375.

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