How did America get an Uncle Sam?
Ever wonder how and why "Uncle Sam" became a symbol for the USA?

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Make Your Own Eggnog
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy and tasty.

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

Farmers' Almanac Looks to Janus
The Roman god of gates and doors. Ever hear of the Roman god Janus? Why did the Almanac mention him in its winter outlook?

Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.

Snowed In? Check out these record snowfalls.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a women who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.

What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."

Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!

When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st? The long awaited answer to why we now know the first day of spring is not always the 21st.

A Little Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

Sore Throat Secrets
From Chamomile tea to Slippery Elm bark, there are many natural ways to ease the discomfort of a sore throat.

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

Cinnamon French Toast
French toast often known as eggy bread in the UK, is a popular breakfast food in North America.

FFA 2004
Join us as we visit with the Future Farmers of America for their annual convention. (2004)

Doug Elliott: Chestnuts
Learn about the chestnut, an important source for food and more during the days of the American frontier and westward expansion.

American Traditions: Fireworks
Where did the tradition of fireworks on the 4th of July come from? Farmers' Almanac has the answer!

FFA 2005
The FFA is about much more than farming, as we found out when we visited the 2005 FFA Convention in Lousiville, Kentucky.

Vidalia Onions
The story of a small town farmer who, with the help of his family, turned a small tomato farm into the largest Vidalia Onion producer in America.

Almanac Story
At one time there were only 2 books published in America, the Bible and Farmers' Almanacs. This is the story of how one 188 year-old publication survived to become an American Institution.

Found a Peanut
Jimmy Carter and Author, J.F. McGill tell us how the peanut came to America and the effect it had on our culture and economy.

John Deere: The Man
Most people know John Deere the brand, but did you know John Deere was a real man? Learn how John Deere, the inventor, helped shape the history of farming in America.

Doug Elliott: Persimmon
Doug explains this North American wild fruit and when the best time to eat them is.

Season One
Episode 10
EPISODE TEN: FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA & THE ALL-GIRLS TRACTOR TEAMAn amazing 50,000 students gather at the Future Farmers of America Convention; a competitive female tractor team in Texas goes all-out for a national title in Decatur, Texas; plus...

Season Two
Episode 3
In Cooperstown the Main Street is the heart of the community. We look inside this Norman Rockwell storybook town. Dogfish Head Brewery make "off-centered ales for off-centered people," by creating crazy mad up styles that challenge your perception of what...

Season Two
Episode 5
At one time there were only 2 books published in America, The Bible and The Farmers' Almanacs. This is the story of how one 1818-year-old publication survived to become an American Institution. Over 30,000 toy tractors, trucks, combines and farm...

Herb Mixtures & Spicy Blends
Intro by Maggie Oster and more than 100 recipes from herb shops and herb farms across North America. From herbal teas to common seasonings, from no-salt blends to spicy ethnic mixes, this book offers easy recipes for delicious, healthful eating....

Season One
Episode 2
EPISODE TWO: URBAN CHICKENS & GUITARSHear tales from former president Jimmy Carter about being a peanut farmer; meet the man who's crafted guitars for Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash; watch a Seattle landscape designer demonstrate how to raise urban...

The Change in the Weather
People, Weather, and the Science of ClimateWritten by William K. StevensTrade Paperback, 384 pagesUpdated with a new afterword, including information on the warmest winter of the century.Is something going on with the weather?A record-setting heat wave that just won't release...

Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM

Spectacular Night Sky
February 20, 2008 8:41 AM

Total Eclipse of the Moon
February 11, 2008 1:32 PM

Nightmare Wedding Day?
January 14, 2008 3:59 PM

Strawberry Moons....Forever
June 18, 2008 12:30 PM

What's In a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

Watch us on the Today Show - September 19th
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM

Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Prego and the Farmers' Almanac: "it's in there."
September 6, 2006 10:10 AM

Ray Geiger and the Farmers' Almanac
September 18, 2006 9:55 AM

Do You Know Any Indian State Names?
September 7, 2005 12:09 PM

Almanacs, Large and Small
September 15, 2006 11:02 AM

From Maple Tree to Maple Syrup Facts
March 13, 2006 9:35 AM

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

What is the FFA?
October 12, 2006 10:49 AM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

In The 'Nac
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...

Farmers' Almanac Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...

For The Press
Common Press Questions and AnswersFind answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV.Fact SheetGet some quick facts, such as Almanac readership and television viewership information.Interview RequestsGet contact information for the editor...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If only Sandi Duncan could remember all of the interesting bits of trivia she’s learned throughout her years of editing the Farmers’ Almanac, she’d be able to make a fortune on the television quiz show circuit and retire comfortably. Luckily...

Interview Requests
Looking for a lively, unusual, but informative interview for your story or show? Farmers’ Almanac editors love to talk about unusual weather, long-range weather outlooks and more! Both seasoned interviewees, editors Pete Geiger and Sandi Duncan are ready, willing...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

Retail Distribution
Thanks to many retailers in North America, we are able to sell our 2007 Farmers' Almanac and 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac in your favorite grocery, drug store, bookstore, and others. The following is a state by state breakdown of chain...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...

Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...