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Monday December 31, 2001

Farming the Old-fashioned Way

At Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Living Life On 19th Century Farm

At Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Photos by

Joe Gigli

Morris Twp. - On October 7th, 2001 Fosterfields Living Historical Farm demonstrated farm life in the 19th century with Cider Pressing and Fall Plowing. People came to watch the Fosterfields draft horses plow the fields in preparation for the planting of fall crops. They also demonstrated how to use the cider press while interpreters dressed in period clothing. Other demonstration included how to crack corn, clean harnesses, and churn butter.  (above left) Rob Kibbe, of Morristown takes the reigns as Juan Bombin, of Dover; walks along side as they tend to

plowing. (top right) Rob Kibbe, of Morristown, working the fields. (above right) Roberta Bramhall, of Parsippany and Jean Hanley, of Parsippany, at the cider press.

Morris Twp. - (left, middle and right) April Lyzak, demonstrates the ways of shelling and cracking the corn to make chicken feed. (below left) Jean Hanley, of Parsippany; Roberta Bramhall, of Parsippany; send the apples through the press. (below) A view of the farm house and creamery.

Morris Twp. - (above left) Kristin Courtney, of Morris Twp. with her daughter Brianna, who has interest in watching the cows.  (above right) Cutting of the apples before they get the squeeze. (left) This roster knows  he's the barnyard boss. (right) A visitor leaves the creamery after learning about apple pressing. (below left) Juan Bombin, of Dover, tends to the horses, after a days work.

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