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Dr. Scott Hancock using horse drawn Chisel Plow
Dr. Hancock talks with north Georgia visitors who stop to watch the plowing
(Nacoochee )- Motorist 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. The public is welcome to stop by between 10 AM and 4 PM 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. Bring a picnic and enjoy this pastoral scene.
