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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

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Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4314 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2022 :  5:58:21 PM  Show Profile



I've been wanting to post all our different boll weevil statues that are popping up all over town, each with their own unique personalities! I giggle at them and shake my head BUT Now we're going to be aired on CBS!

The City of Enterprise is expected to be in the national spotlight Sunday when a news story on the City and the boll weevil will air on CBS Sunday Morning

The feature will explain how Enterprise farmers overcame the destructiveness of the boll weevil, forcing them to switch from cotton to peanuts, more than 100 years ago. “CBS Sunday News” reporter Conor Knighton focuses on how today Enterprise honors the boll weevil through a monument, statues and merchandise.

“We are thrilled to be able to showcase the City of Enterprise on a national stage,” Tourism and Community Relations Director Tammy Doerer said. “From the Boll Weevil Monument in the heart of our City, to the 28 Weevils around town, we really embrace the pest that could not destroy the spirit of the people of Enterprise. You’ll see that as part of this ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ piece.”

The CBS production crew spent about two and a half days in the City of Progress back in May exploring the City and interviewing several local business owners. Doerer said the feature will air Sunday, pending any breaking news.

The Emmy Award-winning “CBS Sunday Morning” airs at 8 a.m. Sunday on WTVY News 4, the local CBS affiliate.

#visitenterprise #weevilway #bollweevilmonument #EnterpriseAlabama #EnterpriseAL
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Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro

Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl

1401 Posts

Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
1401 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2022 :  6:10:00 PM  Show Profile
How fun is this??! I love it! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

7443 Posts

Linda
Terrell TX
USA
7443 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2022 :  6:20:51 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
Nice coverage - hope our network covers it.

Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX

Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017


"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2022 :  6:44:33 PM  Show Profile
How interesting; I hope we can get it here (and that I'm up that early).

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16961 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16961 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2022 :  7:25:11 PM  Show Profile
Oh Dianna,, that is soooo Koolieo!


>^..^<
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl

322 Posts

Sheila
Greensboro Vermont
USA
322 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  03:04:03 AM  Show Profile
Dianna, What is a Boll weevil ?

Sheila
Farmgirl #5766


Nichiren, "Winter Always Turns to Spring''
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

4314 Posts

Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4314 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  06:03:30 AM  Show Profile
Good morning Sheila! Glad you asked! There are all kinds of weevils and the ones I hate most are the ones that get in my flours and grits and other flour based products but I found out using a bay leaf or 2 in the same bag prevents them from infesting.
The boll weevil that our Wiregrass area was having problems with was a cotton weevil.
"The boll weevil is a beetle that feeds on cotton buds and flowers. Thought to be native to Central Mexico, it migrated into the United States from Mexico in the late 19th century and had infested all U.S. cotton-growing areas by the 1920s, devastating the industry and the people working in the American South."

They began planting peanuts here abd it was incredibly successful! Brought the economy back up and jobs for many people! There are still cotton fields all over as they rotate crops here. We have a peanut festival every fall after the harvest of the peanuts with art contests and peanut recipe contests and rides and boiled peanuts, livestock, etc. Real cowboy/farmer kind of things! Fun too! The only drawback to the peanuts is the allergy part! It can be killer when they harvest them. Peanut dust puts Sara and I in a heavy allergy fit!!;)

Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

6747 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
6747 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  06:36:19 AM  Show Profile
Dianna, I know you are proud of your town. I grew up hearing about the dreaded cotton boll weevil. At that time cotton was still king in Texas along with oil. If my memory serves me correctly Tex Ritter sung about the boll weevil just looking for a home.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl

2654 Posts

April
Central Oregon
USA
2654 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  2:22:39 PM  Show Profile
How neat, Dianna, I will google to see if I can watch a coverage piece!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl

6395 Posts

Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6395 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  2:41:17 PM  Show Profile
How wonderful for you and your town. Thank you for sharing Dianna.

Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”

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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

4314 Posts

Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4314 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  2:56:43 PM  Show Profile
Sara, had to look up the song, cool beans! Thank you!
https://youtu.be/NAcF30cU7p4

Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

6747 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
6747 Posts

Posted - Sep 17 2022 :  3:20:31 PM  Show Profile
Wow Diana, that brought back memories. Thanks!

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Sep 19 2022 :  1:50:47 PM  Show Profile
Dianna, that is so neat. We have had weevils before that got into my flour. Thanks for sharing about the bay leaves. I’ll have to look up the news story.

Krista
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6488 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2022 :  12:46:12 PM  Show Profile
This is really cute and such an interesting topic for a reminder of your area's past when the boll Weevil was effected many!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl

992 Posts

Daizy
Talladega Alabama
USA
992 Posts

Posted - Sep 25 2022 :  05:38:12 AM  Show Profile
Hay there. Thats really cool that we are being recognized by the media. And thats another place to put on my "to see" list. Thanks for sharing.

Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

4314 Posts

Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4314 Posts

Posted - Sep 25 2022 :  05:46:33 AM  Show Profile
Let me know when you're down this way Daily! We'll meet up for lunch!!

Thank you Winnie! We've been on the news a lot in the past as well for our St. Patrick's day one man parade! He passed last year so there isnta one man parade anymore. He was a good man. :)

Krista, I put a few Bay leaves in a baggie with holes in our big bag of dog food and also one in any dry products I have in the cabinets! Haven't had a problem since! :)

Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
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