A huge perk to the Historic Farm Days schedule are the demonstrations that occur around the grounds over the four days. Between crop picking, examples of old farming practices and new technology demonstrations, there is a lot to see and do.

Tractors ranging from pre-1940 antiques to 10,500-pound farm stock will compete in the Historic Farm Days tractor pulls.

The next generation of classic farm equipment restoration enthusiasts used his time and talent to prepare the grand prize in this year’s I&I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club drawing.

Looking for tractor parts, tools, lawn mowers, implements or other items? Chances are the Trading Post at Historic Farm Days may have it.

The Fourth of July is the time to celebrate with fireworks, family and, of course, food.

With the invention of the mechanical glass press in the 1800s, the glassmaking industry moved away from free-blown, hand-decorated pieces and embraced new ways to mass-produce inexpensive decorative glass. But not everyone wanted to leave the old ways behind.

While Crab Imperial is often served as a luxe appetizer, it can also be the star of a special-occasion meal.

Sometimes screening tests make a great deal of sense; other times they don’t. It all depends on how likely it is that a person would have the condition in question.

Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What do I do with my days?