Titusville, New Jersey USA
participant Howell Living History Farm, Titusville, NJ USA, uses a historical farm setting to teach about food production.
Howell Living History Farm
Robert Flory
101 Hunter Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
609-737-3299
fax 609-737-6524Â robflory@howellfarm.com
www.howellfarm.org.
101 Hunter Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
609-737-3299
fax 609-737-6524Â robflory@howellfarm.com
www.howellfarm.org.
Howell Farm is operated by Mercer County Park Commission and uses a historical farm setting to teach about food production. Interns raise crops with ox- and hand-powered methods and practice other skills related to self-sufficient living, such as seed saving and food preservation. In addition to
hands-on work, study resources are provided. Many interns apply these skills to international development work, others to smallÂscale farming and homesteading.
hands-on work, study resources are provided. Many interns apply these skills to international development work, others to smallÂscale farming and homesteading.
Overview
- Source of power: 7 horses, 2 oxen, tractors.
- Draft Animals are used for: tillage, some mowing and reaping, hay raking, cultivation, planting, hauling, harvesting.
- Acreage: 130.
- Other livestock: hogs, sheep, chickens.
- Skills offered in: production of grain, hay, and vegetables; livestock re; food preservation; equipment and structures maintenance.
- Work hours: 8-10 hrs/day, 6 days/wk.
- Terms: room & produce; 2-3 apprentices at a time, 12 week minimum.
- Stipend: yes.
- Accommodations: private room in the farm house; interns prepare their own meals alone or with other interns.
- Apprentice must: be self-motivated to learn and master techniques, care about their work.
- Visit first: if practical.
- Trail period: not necessary.