October Novel Prep Challenge

I like the idea of using books to better describe characters. I have a real farmer and some fake farm hands. I think someone will be using the Farmer's Almanac. The question is will it be the real farmer because he's a farmer or the fake farm hands because they are trying to LOOK like real farmers. I wish I knew how accurate it is...and what all is in it. I can probably find one in the store, but will probably have to google for opinions about how accurate it is.