Introduction to Draft Animals


Time: 
9:00am-1:00pm
Date: 
August 27, 2010
Program Type (if applicable): 
Workshops
institution: 
The Farmers' Museum
phone: 
(607) 547-1410

This workshop is now full.

A great introduction to nineteenth-century farming techniques!  This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of skills needed in working with draft animals.  Topics covered will include harnessing and hitching a single horse, yoking a team of oxen, plowing, cultivating, and use of a stone boat.  Participants will have the opportunity to drive both the horse and the team of oxen.

Fee: $40

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