The most scenic of Howell Living History Farm's harvesting operations takes place each July when farmers cut and shock the year's crop of "winter wheat".

Drawn by 3 big horses clad in medieval-looking flynets, Cyrus McCormick's "reaper-binder" will chatter through waves of ripened grain, cutting and bundling it into sheaves. The public is invited to watch, photograph, or work with the harvest crew.

Visitors can try their hand at milling in the granary from 1:00pm-3:00pm, and taste homemade wheat bread in the farmhouse throughout the day. Freshly ground wheat flour will be available for sale.

Watch this site for program updates and modifications as the program date approaches.

Children's craft program: Wheat Woven Ornaments
On a walk-in basis (Groups of eight or more must pre-register)
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Approximate time to complete project: 20 minutes
Materials fee: $2.00