News from the Barnyard

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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Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is available here: Newsletter

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Animals in the Spotlight – Chocolate Malt and Milkshake!

We have a new feature on our website, called “Animals in the Spotlight”. We will be featuring information on animals on the farm, along with pictures! We are starting with two of our newer residents, Chocolate Malt and Milkshake!
Milkshake & Chocolate Malt are our two dairy calves. Milkshake is a Holstein and [...]

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Stearns Summer Hours

Thanks to all of our friends who came out for opening day! We loved seeing you! Just a reminder, the farm is now open every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4. We hope to see you soon!

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Adopt an Animal Program

Thank you to those of you who adopted bunny rabbits and other animals for Easter. We really appreciate it! Our Adopt an Animal program runs all year long, and there are many animals to choose from. When you adopt an animal, you receive a certificate and picture of your animal. And, [...]

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