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    Farm to Market: Preserving Hog Island Sheep
    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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    A Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca Fiber
    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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    DIY for National Handmade Day with Hog Island!
    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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    Processing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to Skein
    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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    "On the Farm": An interview with photographer Aliza Eliazarov
    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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    Hogs and Eggs
    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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    Bottle Lambs
    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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    Wedding Announcement: Sir Nigel Nicely and Lady Aster
    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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    That’s a Wrap! Lattes with Lambs
    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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    A Peek Inside the Hen House
    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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    What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Three
    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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    What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Two
    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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    What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Cow
    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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    Lattes with Lambs: Behind the Scenes
    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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    Decking the Stalls with Oats and Barley
    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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    Cows Are My Passion
    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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    Bliss is Born at the National Colonial Farm
    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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    A New Addition to the Barnyard!
    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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    Accokeek Foundation
    • Oct 12, 2011
    • 2 min

    Hog Blog: Blue Ribbon Calves in Charles County

    by Lorelei and Jujubee Hi, my name is Lorelei. I am 9 months old. In human years that’s like being 9 years old. I was the Best of Show...
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