Yearly Archives: 2010
Why Don’t They Just Leave Things Alone
It never fails that when I find something that works the way I want it to, fits the way it should fit my body,...
Heat Lightning Brings Back Thoughts Of Back Porch Wash Ups
While driving back to the farm the other night, I could see in the distant sky "heat lightning" flashing across the heavens in all...
It’s A Short Commute But An Important Job
With June being National Dairy Month, and a major celebration within the Volunteer State for a lot of years, this year will be no...
Uncle Sid Calls The Election
It was a beautiful Tennessee spring afternoon when I pulled in the long gravel driveway of Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie's farm. The hills...
Flood Causes Farmers To Rethink Corn Or What
As the flood waters slowly retreat around West and Middle Tennessee, farmers are taking another look at what their fields may hold in the...
First Weekend In May 2010 Will Be Long Remembered
If you were anywhere near Middle or West Tennessee in the last several days, you have been well schooled in the term "flood plain"...
AITC Donor Report
Thanks to our sponsors who have donated recently - you give our volunteers and teachers the tools to reach people about agriculture...
By 2050 9 Billion Folks To Feed
When one starts fending for himself, it is amazing what food source a single man can retrieve from today's modern food outlets. While shopping...
Too Many Plows And No Place To Plow
Uncle Sid told me one time, "Boy, don't sell your mule to buy a plow." His country wisdom has been an important part of...
Bank Vault Makes Good Tornado Shelter”¦ But Keep Your Hands In...
During this time of the year, my thoughts return back to the days of my elementary childhood during the late fifties and early sixties....
Ernest T. Voiced His Opinion
My favorite television programs are the old reruns of the Andy Griffith Show. Not those in color but the black and white ones where...
Asian Lady Beetles Are Real Stinkers
I despise Asian lady beetles. They moved into my house last fall and have taken up housekeeping like an unwanted relative. They stink,...
Uncle Sid Goes HD
It was a beautiful Tennessee early spring afternoon when I pulled in the long gravel driveway of Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie's farm. The...
Winter Olympic Withdrawal Can Be Cured
The other night as I sat down to enjoy some TV, I realized that I really miss not being able to see the Olympic...
Get Involved Or You May Get A “Punkin” When You Vote
Can you believe it is that time again when we have the opportunity to be involved in elections for those who want to go...
Uncle Sid Discusses Cold Weather
Over the last few weeks in Tennessee, winter has been the major discussion topic around every country store, church meeting and even over at...
The Term Factory Farm Is A Degrader To Today’s Agriculture
A few holiday seasons ago, Aunt Sadie stopped by the local post office to buy a few stamps for her Christmas cards. Mrs. Sprinkle,...
Each Generation Supports The Other
Recently, while attending a college basketball game, I made a nonscientific observation of what people do during the game that seems to be...