Almanacs

I learned something the other day! There is more than one Farmers Almanac! There is the 'Old Farmer's Almanac' that was started way back in 1792, according to the newspaper. And there is the 'Farmer's Almanac' (without the 'Old' in the title) that was first published in 1818. (I wonder if there are any other publications going back that long ago!)

Both of these publications have lots of stuff in them, supposedly what farmers need to know about just about everything. They are more famous for the weather predictions.

The 'Old Farmers Almanac' is predicting a warmer winter with less snow and a hotter than usual summer. (In Texas that would be really hot as it is always hot in the summer time in Texas!) But the 'Farmers Almanac' (without the 'Old' in the title), is predicting a very cold winter, below normal and tamer and wetter weather in the summer.

Both of these publications are newsy and interesting. But viewing on the web is limited for the Old Farmers' Almanac unless you are willing to pony up some $$. You can get weather predictions on line for $4.98 each. Print editions available for the Old Farmers Almanac; 3 YR Subscription $24.95 each. The Old Farmers Store offers calendars, cookbooks and of course the Old Farmers Almanac.

The Farmers Almanac has a lot of stuff to view for free. There is a free newsletter as well. I signed up for the newsletter (I love newsletters!), and should start getting them before long. They have print editions as well; a 3 YR Subscription costs $14.99. The Farmers Store offers several interesting items including the Farmers Almanac.

Who to believe? I suspect regardless of what these publications say, it will be cold in the winter some place and hot in the summer every where!

Martha