Sorghum Press

One the of most important aspects of farming is diversity.  You don't, as the appropriate cliche goes, want to put all your eggs in one basket.  So, in 2014, I plan on raising Sorghum Cane to make Sorghum Molasses next year.  When I bought this farm, one of my first discoveries was in the old barn, a large pole with a metal coupling on it.  Later, I discovered the old Sorghum press in one of the fields.

It is going to take some work to get this machine going but the results are certainly worth it!

The previous owner placed this old wash tub over it.  That certainly helped keep it preserved over these last several years. 

Here is the old fire pit.  I am not sure if I will relocate the press and pit or not.  If I do, I will bring it closer to the house.  I also am currently looking for a reasonably priced stainless steel cooking pan.