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The Old Farmer's Almanac 2008

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Here it is, the 2008 Old Farmer's Almanac. As readers of these annual volumes know, this work contains a variety of items--amusements, astrology, calendars, gardening hints, home remedies, and the lot.

What many people think of most, though, is the weather section. Here, forecasts for the year are provided, and people use the Almanac. The prognostication? Not to give away too much, but, overall, things will be warmer than normal from November through May. Snow will be heavier than usual from New England through Pennsylvania to the Ohio Valley, and so on. The Almanac claims that its forecasts for the prior year were among the poorest on record. So, it will be fun to see how accurate the Almanac is this coming year.

And, to close, one of my favorite features of this year's issue--a section on "All the Right Reasons to Raise Pigs." I used to live on a farm with pigs, and it's cool to relive old times by reading about these creatures.

So, it is what it is. If you don't buy the concept, don't buy this book. If you are intrigued by the Almanac, it's now available!

Buy every year. Good to get it early. Good reading even if you are not a "farmer".

I HAVE BOUGHT THIS FOR MANY MANY YEARS AND IT ALWAYS AMAZES ME AT HOW ACCURITE IT'S PRODICTIONS ARE PLUS ALL THE ARTICLES ARE GREAT!! I WILL KEEP BUYING FOR YEARS TO COME.

Where else can you find everything you want to know about almost everything? I've loved "The Old Farmer's Almanac" since I was a child.
This is truly one of the most informative books you will ever read. Very interesting and very true! Somehow they always "hit the nail on the head"
and keep me anxious for next year's edition!

These are great for everyone. I love the way they give astrological happenings - not astronomy - astrology! They always tell the best times to see meteor showers and teach about the different planets. Each year is something new. They also cover things that i will never use, like how best to raise swine - but you never know...LOL. I will continue to order the almanac every year, because i learn something new each time. If you are a farmer - it is definitely for you! But if you aren't, which i am not, you will still learn a lot of interesting things.

A great read with a hugh amount of information of all types. I use it for gardening and great for the reading room.

I was really disappointed in the book. I had never bought one before and never will again.

I have purchased The Old Farmer's Almanac for years. They have many interesting articles and information and predict the weather really well. Usually on the money.

It's a classic. Great for killing some time, reading on the train or plane, learning something new, and of course, on the "Throne."

I bought this Farmer's Almanac for my dad and he absolutely loved it. Even though he's not a farmer, he is having a great time learning fun and curious facts and even experimenting with pot planting.