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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 animals and the unpredictability of Mother Nature, there have been many ups and downs. Polly finds time to play “dress up” in period clothing even when it’s hot. The biggest down of the year was this summer’s drought, with its extreme heat. But both the animals and the staff came through it just fine. Only one case of heat stroke all year, leave i
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    Accokeek Foundation
    • Mar 10, 2011
    • 1 min

    What is SHARE? Sustainable Harvest, Adaptive Research and Education

    Sustainable Harvest Our farm is more than an organic farm–it is a sustainable farm. And the goals behind sustainability (environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity) guide our farmers. Adaptive Research Sustainable farming is a complex process for which there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Our farmers and apprentices are constantly using formal and informal research to determine the best agricultural practices for our unique site. Ed
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