Stockton Village Farm

09/14/2026

As part of a group of 6 teamsters at Howell Living History Farm this past weekend, we helped teach about 8 living history farm employees from across the nation about farming with horses. It was satisfying to help these talented and dedicated youg people develop their skills so they can help preserve and teach these skills to those that follow them. As a group, we plowed, disked, harrowed and partially seeded 3 acres in 2 days. The third day was classroom oriented and among other things included a shoeing demonstration by Charles with his favorite model Nika. Our old bones are tired and aching but we have smiles on our faces! I took a picture of 5 of the teams in the field while I took a break. Two teams are way in the back to the left. The team in the near distance is Hazel and Nika being driven by Tory (red shirt) with Charles coaching.

09/06/2026

We had to scratch our team from the plow match Saturday because one of our mares came out of the pen sore. So disappointed, but we made lemonade out of lemons and helped with the event. It was a fun and fulfilling day seeing old friends and connecting with fellow teamsters.

Today we will be back to regular chores and attending to our mare.

08/28/2026

Facebook is not allowing me to respond to inquiries in messenger about the plow match. Please read the poster pictured and the Howell Farm website for details about the plow match!

08/25/2026

Howell Farm is a local gem! The plow match is a wonderful family friendly event for history buffs and those who love watching big horses work up close. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a lawn chair. The farm will provide transportation to the field for those in need. Great home cooked food for lunch, live music, big horses. What a great way to spend the day!

08/03/2026

I have made socks and gloves from this fleece and the fiber has a unique elasticity that makes it very useful for these projects.

07/10/2026

Our "Rainbow Eggs" come with the challenge of managing the broody hens associated with certain breeds. Once hens get broody they stop laying themselves and sit on the eggs of other hens, crowding the non broody hens out of the laying box. They break the eggs in the laying box by trying to roll the eggs under their body so they can sit on them and hatch them. Also, the "broodyness" is "contagious". This means other hens can become broody just by watching other broody hens. If we don't seperate our broody hens from the rest of the flock, laying is greatly reduced and many eggs get cracked or broken. The struggle is real! But the beautiful egg colors make me want to work through these challenges. That said, this particular hen was VERY insistent she wanted chicks. So 5 eggs were placed under her and 2 hatched successfully. Hopefully both babies are hens!

06/28/2026

This hit a funbybone with us. Sorry city folks, but this is so true.

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05/24/2026

Elliot BC I cannot respond to you via message, not sure why. We no longer have a traditional farm stand. We sell our eggs to Basil Bandwagon and occasionally plant starts or potatoes we grow annually those who inquire.

04/24/2026

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A pair of draft-horse enthusiasts share their common journey to working at the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead.

04/19/2026

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