News from the Barnyard

2011 Year in Review and New Pictures!

A lot happened during 2011 at Stearns Homestead. We obtained a new greenhouse thanks to the generosity of funds provided by the Parma Hospital Foundation. In 2012, we will be starting seeds for our annual plant sale and also starting our heirloom veggies for the youth group to learn about historical plants and growing
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Youth Group Open Enrollment

Do you have an interest in joining the Youth Group at Stearns Farm? Now is the time to start planning for this year! Open enrollment for Homestead Hoofers Youth Group begins now and will continue until April 30, 2012 or until we reach 30 members. Orientation is scheduled for Thurs. Feb. 16, [...]

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Stearns Homstead 2012 Event Schedule

Mark your calendars! Here is our 2012 Event Schedule. Watch the website for more details as these events get closer.
April 22nd – Earth day
May 20th – Opening day
June 16th – Sunset at the farm & Flag burning ceremony
June 23rd – Farmer’s Market Opening Day
July 14th-15th – Antiques and Collectibles
August 18th – [...]

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Adopt an Animal

Looking for a unique gift for an animal lover? Consider the adopt an animal program at Stearns Farm. You’ll be helping out a great cause. We rely on the genorsity of donors and our adoptive parents who support our animals to keep the farm running. There are many events throughout the [...]

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Thank you!

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the farm this past weekend for Christmas on the Farm. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all the animals really enjoyed seeing everybody! We are very thankful for everyone who visited us during the 2011 season. Your support helps us to continue the operation [...]

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Thanks for viewing our video

The youth group, the Homestead Hoofers would like to thank everyone that took the time to view their video on youtube.com.  We would also like to thank Dana Valensky for putting it together for us. Thanks  to all of you who viewed the video we were  announced as the winners of the My Ohio Agriculture [...]

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Animal in the Spotlight – Bitty!

Next time you are at the farm, please come say hello to our newest member of Stearns Homestead, Bitty! Bitty is a 12 year old Jennie (girl donkey), who is brown with white around her eyes and big ears! She is very friendly and is making friends with little Stormy, our miniature horse at [...]

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Animals in the Spotlight – Ann Marie and Billy

Please stop by and meet our newest arrivals: two Shetland-thinsheep cross lambs. They are twins and were named at our last event, Farm City Days. Winning names were Billy and Ann Marie.
They were born in April of this year and are brown in color, with black faces and legs.
They are now living in the [...]

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Campaign to raise funds to help with cost for the animals

We could really use your help at this time.  We have had a generous donor come forward who is going to give us 1,000 dollars if we can come up with matching funds.  The donor is a nice young man who is in college who really wants to help us out. He is giving from [...]

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Stearns Homestead on Facebook

Did you know that Stearns Homestead is on Facebook? You can see pictures of some of your Favorite Farm Animals, read about upcoming events, and even share your own pictures from Stearns with other people who are interested in the Homestead by posting them on our “wall”! Search for “Stearns Homestead” on Facebook [...]

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