Old Farmer's Almanac Publisher to Visit OPEI Back Porch at GIE+EXPO

If you're concerned about what the weather will be like in 2008, then pull up a rocking chair at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's Back Porch (Booth # 11146 at GIE+EXPO) and get the inside scoop from John Pierce, publisher of the 2008 Old Farmer's Almanac, between 2 and 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Pierce will be on hand to talk about trends in gardening, the greening of America and, of course, the Almanac's predictions for the weather in 2008.

What's in store for 2008? Stop by the OPEI Back Porch and find out:

• If 2008 will top the temperature charts
• How the Almanac arrives at its weather predictions
• Down home recipes straight from the farm
• Tips for buying and selling produce at Farmer's Markets
• Attendees can also register to win copies of the 2008 Almanac, calendars and other Old Farmer's Almanac publications at the OPEI Booth each day of the show.

First published in 1792 during George Washington's presidency, the Old Farmer's Almanac is now in its 216th year of continuous publication reaching an estimated 18.5 million readers annually with useful information for people in all walks of life. Throughout its history it has been known for its 80 percent accurate weather predictions.