Howell Living History Farm invites the public to celebrate the coming harvest season on Saturday, Aug. 16, by unearthing a special crop of potatoes that will be donated to the Greater Mercer Food Cooperative.
The potatoes were planted April 27 by Howell Farm visitors, volunteers and interns.
Visitors of all ages can join the harvest crew any time between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., for as long or short a time as they like. Experience is not necessary. The crew will be led by farm staff, 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. Lemonade and cookies will be served to field workers throughout the day.
A children’s craft program, "Potato Print Tote," will be offered in the farmhouse from 11 a.m.-3pm. Cost is $5 per craft, and takes 20 minutes to complete. Crafts are offered on a walk-in basis; groups (eight or more) must preregister.
Howell Farm is operated and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, two miles south of Lambertville. GPS directions: 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, 08530.
Visiting hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sundays. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call 609-737-3299 or visit websites:www.mercercountyparks.org OR www.howellfarm.org.

