October 14, 2017
Today we visited Ramsey Stock Farm, the family farm of Mrs. Lisa (Ramsey) Hamilton. Mr. Drue and Mrs. Lisa showed us the history that has been in her family for more than 175 years. We learned that the cows roam their land and they have certain plots for certain sod that they grow and sell. Mrs. Hamilton said that farm land has been in her family since the mid 1800’s. They raise Black Angus, Charolais, and Hereford beef cattle. While driving through the property we stumbled upon an American Alligator, which they have many around that have killed some of their calves. We learned that Mrs. Hamilton raises sheep and loves them. I also learned the hard way that she really loves dragonflies, while Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Chip Ramsey (Ms. Lisa's brother) are the mechanical experts and fix most of the farm equipment.
While looking at the sheep in their barn I stumbled upon the most amazing thing ever, it was an old willy Jeep but the body was made out of wood and the floor was a grate so water could get through. After we checked out the whole farm and had our conversations, we followed them to an exotic animal refuge where we got to see zebras, llamas, a camel, and antelope. Then from there we said or farewells and set off for our drive to the hotel.
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