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The potato harvest of the ‘WIR in Lorsch’ project

This year's potato harvest was characterised by mixed feelings for the ‘WIR in Lorsch’ project (for more info regarding the project see...

Nov 28

The potato harvest at the LANG organic farm

For over 33 years, the LANG organic farm in Obereisesheim, Germany, has focused on sustainable agriculture. Starting with traditional...

Oct 8

ESTONIANS – A POTATO NATION?

When the expression "potato – our second bread" became an idiom in a language of people who had valued rye bread for a thousand years –...

Sep 23

The potato harvest at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History completed the harvest of their potato crop at the end of June. A total of 11.8 pounds of potatoes was...

Sep 11

About the Exchange Place Living History Farm and Their Potato Harvest

Exchange Place Living History Farm is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northeast Tennessee. Once a robust,...

Aug 28

The Ross Farm Museum in Nova Scotia: Introduction and glimpses into their Potato Year

Located in New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ross Farm Museum is a window into the past of the province's rich agricultural history. Nestled...

Aug 9

The potato harvest 2024 at Auenhof Pabstthum

On June 28th, Auenhof Pabstthum began their potato harvest for the Saturday market, and they were already pleased with the size of the...

Jun 14

Potato's Journey: From Feed to Slovenian Favourite

Despite growing recognition in Slovenia during the 18th century, the potato faced significant resistance, with many viewing it primarily...

May 7

Introducing our growers: Hessenpark Open-Air Museum

Hessenpark is a long-standing partner of the ‘A Year On The Field’ project and has participated in every growing year (wheat, flax and...

Oct 27, 2023

Hackles and other Flax Processing equipment in The Henry Ford Collections

Hackles and other flax processing equipment remind us of the constant labor needed to turn an agricultural crop – flax – into raw...

Aug 18, 2023

FLAX IN ANCIENT EGYPT

Since the time of the pyramids, Linum usitatissimum L. provided the essential textile fibers for weaving and making clothing. However ...

Jul 14, 2023

Insights into the ongoing Flax Year at the Israeli Forum for Experimental Archaeology

The Forum for Experimental Archeology in Israel is taking part in the flax growing project "A Year On The Field" for the first time this...

Jun 9, 2023

In the spotlight: our flax in June

Flax is cultivated by our growers in very different climates and regions this year. It is therefore not surprising that the flax is not...

May 12, 2023

Looking back at the last Flax Year - Experiences from the Lauresham Open-Air Laboratory (Germany)

The Open-Air Laboratory Lauresham is an archaeological open-air museum which, among other things, deals with the education and research...

Jan 20, 2023

Year On The Field “Wheat Year” Completion

The Year On The Field project looks back on a successful first crop year from preparation to processing. We learned about diverse...

Jan 20, 2023

Grain Harvesting Technology at The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, USA

Museum collections contain material culture documenting grain harvesting tools and equipment. The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, USA,...

Dec 10, 2022

"Share the harvest" Program at Howell Living History Farm (Mercer County, NJ, USA)

As reported in detail in one of the previous blog-posts, the wheat at Howell Living History Farm was harvested using both historic and...

Nov 10, 2022

Wheat Harvest and Reaper Technology at Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford (USA)

Lazy days of summer start for some farmers only after they finish the most stressful time of their year – grain harvest. Wheat ripeness...

Nov 7, 2022

The harvest by painters

Benjamin Ulmann. Entering sheep in the mobile pen for manuring the land. Photo: Georges Carantino The harvest, a moment of strong...

Nov 3, 2022

Wheat harvest at Howell Living History Farm (USA)

The harvest of the 2022 wheat crop at Howell Living History Farm began on June 25th as part of a Saturday event. Normally, three horses...

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