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Accokeek Foundation
May 20, 20213 min read
Farm to Market: Preserving Hog Island Sheep
We hope you’re all enjoying all of the adorable #latteswithlambs content both on your screens and in person at the park! Today, though,...
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Accokeek Foundation
May 14, 20214 min read
A Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca Fiber
A comparison of fleeces from three different types of fiber animals—alpaca, Hog Island sheep, and Romney/Corriedale sheep
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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 2, 20212 min read
DIY for National Handmade Day with Hog Island!
Today is National Handmade Day, which celebrates the love and thought that goes into handmade products. The heritage breed Hog Island...
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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 2, 20213 min read
Processing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to Skein
Did you know that we use the wool produced by our Hog Island Sheep to make yarn? Volunteers shear the wool, process it, spin it, and dye...
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Accokeek Foundation
Jan 15, 20213 min read
"On the Farm": An interview with photographer Aliza Eliazarov
We sat down with Aliza Eliazarov to learn more about her new photography book, On the Farm. Here's what she had to say.
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May 18, 20202 min read
Hogs and Eggs
by Kaylin Beach, Museum Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator First, there is no difference between a Pig and a Hog. Just two different...
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abarnes86
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Bottle Lambs
by Kaylin Beach, Museum Educator and Volunteer Coordinator Every year during lambing season, there is always at least one cuddly, lovable...
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Accokeek Foundation
Feb 12, 20191 min read
Wedding Announcement: Sir Nigel Nicely and Lady Aster
Born on February 25, 2015, to Nuget, Nigel’s small stature (a mere two pounds) required he received extra care from farm staff. As staff...
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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 7, 20162 min read
That’s a Wrap! Lattes with Lambs
In like a lion and out like a lamb. No, I’m not talking about the month of April, but last Saturday’s annual Lattes with Lambs event at...
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Accokeek Foundation
Mar 17, 20163 min read
A Peek Inside the Hen House
Among my list of favorite things about working at a farm is that from my office window I get to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the barnyard....
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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 14, 20154 min read
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Three
Photo by Casey Lowe Good moooooorning, my faithful readers. Mama Lynn here again. I am pleased to announce that just a few days after my...
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Accokeek Foundation
Mar 23, 20153 min read
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Two
Guest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mooooooorning, everyone – Mama Lynn again. And I’m still pregnant. I know I told you during my last guest...
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Accokeek Foundation
Jan 30, 20154 min read
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Cow
Guest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mama Lynn and the ladies. photo by: A.Barnes Good mooooooorning! My name is Lynn – that’s Mama Lynn to you...
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Accokeek Foundation
Mar 31, 20141 min read
Lattes with Lambs: Behind the Scenes
Spring (even cold and snowy) is always a really fun time to be on site because of the new additions that join our ranks. That’s right,...
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Accokeek Foundation
Dec 28, 20123 min read
Decking the Stalls with Oats and Barley
by Polly Festa, Livestock Manager As 2012 comes to a close I find myself reflecting on the past year. As always, when working with...
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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 13, 20122 min read
Cows Are My Passion
To quote Charles Dickens, “Cows are my passion.” I have been passionate about cows ever since I was a toddler, when my parents would...
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Accokeek Foundation
Dec 29, 20111 min read
Bliss is Born at the National Colonial Farm
Just 9 days old! Bliss is a sweet addition to the Milking Devon herd. by Polly Festa, Livestock Manager It’s a girl! “Liz” of the...
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Accokeek Foundation
Nov 22, 20111 min read
A New Addition to the Barnyard!
Barnyard Blog by Polly Festa It’s a boy. That’s right, Lynn of the National Colonial Farm and Meadow Brook Gabe are proud to announce...
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Accokeek Foundation
Oct 20, 20112 min read
Cows on Capitol Hill!
As a feature of our blog, our livestock manager, Polly Festa will be providing updates from the barnyard once a month. This month, she...
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