Mercer County - Hopewell Twp - Corn Planting @ Howell Living History Farm
S aturday, May 18 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County Corn Planting If you have been wondering how to tell your children about the origin of their corn flakes, corn chips, polenta, tortillas, and hush puppies, bring them to Howell Living Farm for Corn Planting Day on Saturday. Farmers will introduce visitors to some of the earthier facts of farm life by having them help with corn seed selection, fertilizing and planting. Afterwards, children can grind and sift cornmeal for baking, and sample freshly made cornbread. Special maps will be given to participants to guide them to each production area; those who have their map stamped at all areas will be given a bag of freshly ground cornmeal to take home. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout the day, farmers will use workhorses and circa 1900 equipment to prepare and plant cornfields. Howell Living Farm represents typical farm life between 1890 and 1910. The farm is operated by the Mercer County Parks Commi...