FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Indiana Corn Husking Contest set for Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Paul Hardy Farm near Fort Wayne, is open to all ages.

“We welcome everyone who enjoys corn harvest the way it was prior to mechanical pickers,” said Larry A. Smith, vice-president of the Indiana Corn Huskers. For most, that means getting out the husking peg and practicing tossing a few ears of corn before entering.

Contest classes are by age groups - youth to Golden Agers, men’s and women’s divisions. A contest consists of a participant husking from one row and throwing the ears into a horse-drawn wagon. The corn will be weighed and inspected for excess shucks. Classes vary from 10-30 minutes.

The Cub Cadet Connection will display working garden tractors. Food will be available on the grounds. There is no admission fee. The public is welcome.

The Hardy farm is located at 8131 Homestead Road, just off U.S. 24 southwest of Fort Wayne. It is the first farm on the left after turning south on Homestead from U.S. 24.

Additional information is available from Hardy at 260-672-3257 or from Smith at 219-362-4041, or by e-mail at larrys@halderman.com

This farm news was published in the Oct. 4, 2006 issue of Farm World, serving Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee.