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Kate Hanfling, Volunteer
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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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Kate Hanfling, Volunteer
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
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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Kate Hanfling, Volunteer
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
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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Casey Harlow
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
"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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abarnes86
- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 4 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 4 min
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, 2014
- 1 min
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, 2012
- 3 min
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, 2012
- 2 min
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, 2011
- 1 min
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, 2011
- 1 min
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, 2011
- 2 min
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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