From: Norm Beard, California Rare Fruit Growers
 
An Old-fashioned Threshing Bee

Jack Creek Farms will be hosting an Old-fashioned Threshing Bee on Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, starting with standing wheat, volunteers will bind, stack, thresh, sack, clean and grind the grain into flour the same way it was done in the early 1900s. Visitors may try their hand at grinding wheat using an antique grain grinder. There will be free whole wheat bread samples to taste.

On Sunday, we will have several pieces of antique equipment in action pulling harrows, plowing and disking. Watch the equipment as it works. You will also have a chance to view the vintage tractors close up and talk to the folks who restored and operate them.

Here at Jack Creek Farms we would like to honor the heritage and farming traditions of our family and community. We want you to have the opportunity to help us celebrate our harvest and preserve past farming traditions. We hope you become a part of our circle of sharing and friendship.

The event will take place on Saturday & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd. Visitors are invited to come observe the vintage machinery in operation from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. each afternoon. Admission is FREE! The farm is located at 5000 Highway 46 West, one mile west of Vineyard Drive.

For more information please call Joy Barlogio at 238-3799 or visit the farm website at: www.JackCreekFarms.com