Say Goodbye to the Farmers’ Almanac
Farmers' Almanac editor Sandi Duncan and publisher Peter Geiger pose in a corn field with the 2012 edition of the almanac, Aug. 24, 2011, in Auburn, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
After more than 200 years of helping farmers, gardeners, and weather-watchers plan their seasons, the Farmers’ Almanac will release its final edition in 2026. The iconic publication, first printed in 1818, announced Thursday that it will cease operations due to the growing financial strain of producing and distributing the annual guide in what it called today’s “chaotic media environment.”
The Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac—distinct from the older Old Farmer’s Almanac in nearby New Hampshire—has long been famous for its long-range weather forecasts, generated using a secret formula that considers sunspots, planetary positions, and lunar cycles. For generations, its distinctive blend of practical advice and folksy charm made it a staple in American homes.
Beyond weather predictions, the almanac offered gardening advice, trivia, humor, and old-fashioned remedies—such as using catnip to ease pain or elderberry syrup to strengthen the immune system.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years, but also a way of life,” said editor Sandi Duncan in a statement. “The wisdom of generations past has always been the key to the generations of the future.”
Access to the almanac’s online content will also end next month, marking the close of an era for one of America’s oldest and most beloved publications.
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