Yearly Archives: 2010

Why Don’t They Just Leave Things Alone

2010-06-13 00:00:00
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

2010-06-06 00:00:00
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

2010-05-30 00:00:00
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

2010-05-23 00:00:00
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

2010-05-16 00:00:00
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

2010-05-09 00:00:00
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

2010-04-30 00:00:00
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

2010-04-18 00:00:00
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

2010-04-11 00:00:00
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...

2010-04-04 00:00:00
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

2010-03-28 00:00:00
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

2010-03-21 00:00:00
 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

2010-03-14 00:00:00
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

2010-03-07 00:00:00
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

2010-02-28 00:00:00
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

2010-02-21 00:00:00
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

2010-02-14 00:00:00
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

2010-02-07 00:00:00
 Recently, while attending a college basketball game, I made a nonscientific observation of what people do during the game that seems to be...

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