They say change is good. Most of us only change when we are forced to. Such was the case here at FARM SHOW. In November, our system for tracking accounts, orders, and subscriptions failed, and we couldn’t repair it due to the age of the software and computers used to run it.

If you check the label on this issue of FARM SHOW, you might notice you have a new account number. Our new system offers some upgrades over the old one, but the last system was specifically written for FARM SHOW, so it fit our needs very well.

We’ll rely more on email to notify you when your subscription is up for renewal. We’re now offering a digital-only subscription for those who don’t want to pay a price increase for printed and mailed copies.

The ladies working in the office faced an all-new system for orders and subscriptions. With just a few days’ notice and little to no time for formal training, they jumped in and took care of subscribers like nothing had happened.

Our new system allows subscribers to log in and see the number of issues left, renew, auto-renew and read digital editions. We also have a new storefront selling our books and back issues on DVD or USB.

Yes, our rates increased on January 1 to cover postage, but there isn’t much we can do about printing and mailing costs. We appreciate every reader and subscriber to FARM SHOW. Want to help us keep a good thing going? Tell a friend or consider giving a gift subscription if you’re able. Thanks,  Scott