Down on the farm

By Staff
Melissa Cason
RED BAY – Students from across the county converged on a farm in Red Bay this week to learn about farm living.
State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow opened his home once again to hundreds of students this week for Farm Day.
"I just supply the place," Morrow said. "Community Education does the rest."
During the course of the day, students learn about the different things involved including milking cows, collecting honey and seeing a blacksmith's shop at work.
Morrow opens his home to students twice a year; In the fall with story telling and in the spring with farm day.
Farm Day was planned as a two-day event but yesterday's festivities were rained out. The second day will be held Tuesday, May 20, weather permitting.
Community Education works to offer students experiences beyond the classroom in hopes to build a drug free youth.
"We are funded through different types of grants, and our programs are based on the kinds of grants we receive," Director Susan Hargett said.
In addition to offering experiences on his farm, Morrow said he hopes to take them back in time by completing an authentic school house building and displaying artifacts found on his property.
"It's all about the children," Morrow said. "Showing them the way life used to be is important because it helps them understand history a little better."