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The Farmers’ Almanac has, quite literally, always been in my blood. My father, Ray Geiger, took over editorial duties with the 1935 edition and faithfully produced almanacs for 60 consecutive years. He did it as a Notre Dame graduate. through WWII (from the South Pacific) and from Maine where he located his family in 1955. I think he might have read his favorite Farmers’ Almanac stories to me instead of nursery rhymes. Brainwashed?? I don’t think so but I am having the time of my life as Editor and Philom.
Along with Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor, we are able to connect with millions of readers and visitors to our website each year. The 2007 edition is in stores with its bright orange cover. Millions of copies are distributed by businesses that recognize the value of this timeless good will builder. No matter how you found us, I am glad to be part of your life.
I will update my blog daily. A publication with 190 years has some interesting stories to tell. What goes on behind the scenes? What is it like being editor? What interesting (crazy) mail to we get? I’ll try to share it.
If you have questions, feel free to drop me a line at pgeiger@farmersalmanac.com. I’ll share some of our secrets for success and update my blog by 10am most days.
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Peter Geiger is the Editor of the Farmers' Almanac. Read his full biography here.Free Weekly eNewsletter
Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 8th - February 11th
- Northeast U.S.
Wet snow mixed with rain Mid-Atlantic north through New England; slushy accumulations of 4+" possible.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Accumulating snows Kentucky, Ohio, then clearing. Fair elsewhere.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet snow Tennessee, western North Carolina; wintry mix northern Mississippi, Alabama. Elsewhere, rain, then clearing.
- North Central U.S.
Drier, much colder.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of Arkansas, then clearing, cold. Clear, much colder elsewhere.
- Northwest U.S.
Drier, but colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Drier, but noticeably colder.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.