Accokeek Foundation

Accokeek Foundation, Milking Devon cattle, Accokeek, MD, serves Southern Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area. The farm operates under the stewardship of the National Colonial Farm and follows American Milking Devon Association guidelines with routine health screenings.

Animals graze on mixed pasture and receive daily hands-on care in a barn equipped for comfortable calving. Gentle handling and early socialization help calves adapt to varied farm activities. Animals receive grain-free supplements and the team maintains detailed nutrition logs to support growth and milk production.

As part of the foundation’s educational mission, the farm preserves historical farming methods on its rolling fields and maintains a herd known for consistent milk quality and calm temperaments. Visitors and local partners often note the farm’s attentive land stewardship, habitat-friendly grazing strategies and collaborative research projects that support breed preservation. Educational tours weave practical demonstrations with breed history, offering glimpses into sustainable husbandry within a living museum setting.