Howell Farm invites the public to celebrate the coming harvest season by unearthing a special crop of potatoes that will be donated to the Greater Mercer Food Cooperative.  The potatoes were planted in April by Howell Farm visitors, volunteers and interns.

Visitors of all ages can join the harvest crew any time between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm, for as long or short a time as they like.  Experience is not necessary.  The crew will be led by farm staff and interns, who will use horses or oxen to pull a special plow called a "potato lifter". 

Visitors can help by gathering potatoes unearthed by the lifter, and by turning the crank of the Farm's "potato grader" to sort the potatoes.  Light refreshments will be served to field workers throughout the day.

Children's craft program: Potato Chips
Place: The farmhouse, on a walk-in basis (Groups of eight or more must pre-register)
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Approximate time to complete project: 20 minutes
Materials fee: $2.00