Weather Expert, Jurik Müller, Preserves Weather Memoirs - Environmental Protection Directive Proposal Requested from Commission
Experienced Meteorologist Jurik Müller and the Wisdom of Farmers' Weather Rules
Over the centuries, human curiosity has frequently been piqued by predictions of what the weather might bring tomorrow. Jurik Müller, a retired meteorologist, has shared this fascination since his youth. His passion for weather led him to maintain a weather diary, study meteorology in Berlin, and work for the German Weather Service in Halle and Leipzig. Beyond modern forecasting methods, Müller found historical farmers' rules captivating. He believes that the ability to encapsulate weather patterns in rhymes enhances their memorability and ease of transmission.
This passion was ignited in 1978 when a newspaper editor asked Müller to write an article about the weather. The piece was well-received by readers, inspiring Müller to begin collecting old farmers' rules. Eventually, he accumulated over 10,000 verses of these rules. He also penned about 4,000 of his own rules, based on his own observations. One of Müller's first personal rules is: "No matter if the sun shines over the heath, on St. Simon's Day (28.10.) the cow must be taken from the pasture." Müller explains that animals often face the wind when sensing a threat, and a shift in wind direction from east to west can forecast the possibility of worsening weather.
In addition to his newspaper writings, Müller authored four books on farmers' rules. The most popular title, published in 2011, was "100 farmers' rules that are really true" with a print run of 15,000 copies. Müller notes that these rules had a higher probability of accuracy, and each rule had one to two pages of explanation. His writings included a diverse range of rules, such as: "If the cow's milk curdles in the afternoon, thunderstorms may come in the evening."
A notable achievement by Müller was the "Angler's Weather," a special service designed to help fishermen determine the optimal times to fish based on the biting index for various native fish species. This index ranged from zero for poor conditions to ten for excellent fishing opportunities.
- Farmers' Rules
- Ancient Times
- Youth
- Berlin
- Leipzig
In light of his extensive background in meteorology and fascination with weather patterns, Jurik Müller sought to delve deeper into the realms of environmental science, particularly in analyzing the applicability of ancient farmers' rules in contemporary vocational training programs for future meteorologists. By incorporating these age-old observations into a modern context, Müller envisions a community policy that supports the integration of environmental-science and climate-change studies in vocational training initiatives.
