Old-time plowing demonstration set Saturday near Helen

NACOOCHEE — Motorists driving south of Helen last week might have noticed some activity along the roadway at historic Hardman Farm: Dr. Scott Hancock of Nacoochee Valley Farm using a three-horse team and a chisel-plow to break up the compacted soil prior to planting of an heirloom variety of dent corn. 

The planting is scheduled for this Saturday, May 7, weather permitting. Organizers say the public is welcome to stop by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and see corn planted as it was many years ago with horses and mules. 

Hancock will bring a team of horses, an old-fashioned corn planter, and friends who enjoy plowing the old way. 

The event is free and visitors may make reservations for a guided tour of the historic house and dairy barn, and they can bring a picnic and just enjoy the pastoral scene.

Dr. Scott Hancock of Nacoochee Valley Farm uses a three-horse team and a chisel plow to prepare the soil at Hardman Farm for planting of heirloom corn.

Motorists driving south of Helen last week might have noticed some activity along the roadway at historic Hardman Farm: Dr. Scott Hancock of Nacoochee Valley Farm pauses to talk to motorists who saw him plowing the grounds of Hardman Farm and stopped to get a closer look.

Motorists driving south of Helen last week might have noticed some activity along the roadway at historic Hardman Farm: Dr. Scott Hancock of Nacoochee Valley Farm will bring his horses and an antique corn planter to Hardman Farm near Helen Saturday to plant heirloom corn.

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