The news was almost lost, to me, amidst so many enormous problems aggravated by ongoing funding decisions that impact food, housing, flights, health and international peace.
The reality is that most Americans are no longer managing farms even as the need for fresh, safe and healthy choices is more clear than ever before.
The news hit me hard and made me think of those yellowed booklets that were always hanging around the bathroom or on the end table.
The reality is that I have never bought one, nor have I ever worried about the best day to plant my peas or prepare for the first frost!
The news that after more than two centuries, the Farmer's Almanac, with its long range weather forecasts as well as wit and wisdom will disappear after the 2026 edition.
The reality is that science and the internet will help most of us stay in touch with the weather, but I might just order one from the mega internet shopping site to 1) honor my grandfather who was a farmer or 2) acknowledge my loved ones who ARE farmers bringing fresh fruits and vegetables and the real magic of growing life to a suburban community,
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