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What is raised on the farm?
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

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.

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.

Check Us Out!
Farmers' Almanac are comign to a paper, radio station, news show near you.

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Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.


Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

Weather Predictions Right Again!
We called it, yet again! Learn how accurate the Farmers' Almanac forecasts have been this year!

Traveling Green on Your Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

Set Your Sights on Scorpion
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.

6 Creative Ways to Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days
Summer heat getting to you? Check out some easy ways to keep cool here.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

Top Six Favorite July Things To Do
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

Farmers’ Almanac Hurricane Update: 9 Named Storms Likely!
Tropical storm activity is picking up. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting here.

Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

Predictions Ring True: Almanac accuracy from last winter!
For almost 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing valuable long-range weather outlooks. Many people question how accurate our forecasts can be. Read on.

Canadian Predictions Ring True: Canadian Farmers' Almanac Accuracy
From Last Year For almost 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing valuable long-range weather outlooks. Many people question how we do it, or how accurate our forecasts can on.be

Could this winter's weather add to economic woes?
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.

11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

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Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

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

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

Recipes


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Strawberry Fruit Punch

Videos

Farm Aid 2006 Highlights
Farmers' Almanac TV takes you backstage at Farm Aid 2006 in Camden, New Jersey. From interviews with Willie Neslon to rare footage from the first Farm Aid in 1985, it's easy to see that Farm Aid is more than just a concert.

Earthbound Farm
The most successful organic farm in the country is Eathbound Farm. We tour the farm and meet the people behind its success.

Full Circle Farm
30 miles east of Seattle is where you'll find Full Circle Farm, an organic produce farm that's helping change the way consumers buy their fruits and vegetables.

2006 Farm Aid
There are many people who make Farm Aid a success every year. We meet some of them and show clips of Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and John Mellencamp performing.

Stone Barns Center
The closest working farm to Manhattan, Stone Barns Center merges community-based farming with the 21st century.

The National Farm Toy Museum
From miniature John Deere tractors to tin barns and silos, we discovered a toy chest of memories at The National Farm Toy Museum in Dyersville, Iowa.

World's Largest Orchid Farm
We get an inside look into the labs of Gallup & Stribling, the worlds premier Orchid Growers with a "how to" on orchid care.

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.

Tide Mill Farms
Located on the tip of the Maine coast, this ninth generation family farm stretches through 9 miles of stunning landscape.

The History of Farm Aid
21 Years ago Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp started a movement that is still helping Family Farmers. We Pay tribute to their effort.

Visual Journey: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center
A tour of the Blue Hill Restaurant at Stone Barns Center. What's on the menu today? Lamb chops.

Products

Farm-opoly
FARM-OPOLY, a down on the farm property trading game! Here's a property tradin' game for farmers or those who just think farmin' is cool! It's life down on the farm where players increase their profits by collecting acres...

Season Two
Episode 11

A life long journey led inventor Charlie MacArthur to new discoveries with better technologies for the automobile and a new heating system affectionately called the TWERP, that has to be seen to be believed. Do you know the difference between...

Season One
Episode 12

EPISODE TWELVE: THE CRAFTING OF A JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & PUGET SOUND'S "FARM TO THE FORK" CO-OP

Winter on the Farm
The Farm is a cool place to be in the Winter. In addition to daily chores, learn about the extra jobs that winter brings with it. Cutting wood, trimming apple trees, tapping maple trees, and making maple syrup are...

Season One
Episode 11

EPISODE ELEVEN: HIGH-TECH ORGANICS & THE EVERGLADESAn organic farm near Seattle uses new technology to sell their produce online; Farmers' Almanac TV takes viewers on a tour of the wildlife of the Florida Everglades; and a treasured farm family...

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...

All Green Magnolia Square Wreath
Fresh cut off the family farm and handmade leaf by leaf to reveal the glossy green sides of our beautiful magnolia leaves. A best-seller every year.

Original Magnolia Square Wreath
Our original collection is year after year our very best seller. Fresh cut stems from cultivated magnolia trees off the family farm are hand-crafted into these timeless decorations.

Season Two
Episode 1

New York Times, columnist, Verlyn Klinkenborg converses with us about rural and urban life. His take on which is the hardest is surprising.Nickel Creek gives us a look inside their 2006 tour and long history.A father and son team...

Original Magnolia 36" Swag
Vibrant green magnolia leaves and their rich copper undersides contrast beautifully to create a classic elegant magnolia wreath this holiday season. Select cultivars fresh cut off the family farm create these best-sellers every year! Shipping has been included.

Summer on the Farm Vol. 1
Are you looking for the perfect gift for any child? Well, you're in the right place because this video will entertain as well as educate any child as they watch it over and over again. This is one the entire...

All Green Magnolia Wreath
Fresh magnolia leaves cut off the family farm and carefully placed, leaf by leaf, to create this gorgeous all green magnolia wreath. A beautiful decoration for your home this holiday season.Shipping is included.

All Green Magnolia Swag-36"
Fresh magnolia leaves cut off the family farm are carefully placed, leaf by leaf, to create gorgeous all green magnolia decorations for your home this holiday season. A variety of Magnolia wreaths, garlands and swags are available. You can't go...

All Green Magnolia Mantelpiece
Fresh magnolia leaves cut off the family farm are carefully placed, leaf by leaf, to create gorgeous all green magnolia decorations for your home this holiday season. A variety of Magnolia wreaths, garlands and swags are available. You can't go...

Season Two
Episode 10

Located on the tip of the Maine coast, this 9th generation family farm stretches through 9 miles of stunning landscape. Green Toe, of Santa Barbara, CA makes an effort to "make shoes with no chemicals, no leather, no plastic, no...

Season Two
Episode 6

The closest working Farm to Manhattan, Stone Barn Center, merges community based farming with the 21st century. Join Matt and Mark Seiler on their mission to "save" corporately impressioned root-beer while getting an inside look at how "free range" root...

Original Magnolia 10' Garland
This 10 ft. magnolia garland is a great decoration for the holidays. This handmade garland will spruce up any pillar or railing during the winter season.Vibrant green magnolia leaves and their rich copper undersides contrast beautifully to create a...

Downloadable Best Days 2008 USA
NEW for Online Customers only – an expanded list of popular Farmers' Almanac Best Days from January to December 2008! Many people and Almanac tradition profess that if you do a variety of tasks during specific moon phases and signs...

Green Blog

Back to the Farm
September 12, 2006 12:00 AM

Weather Chatter

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

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

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 2)
August 30, 2007 10:44 AM

Blog

Farm Aid 2006 - Holy Pig!
September 30, 2006 8:15 PM

Farm Aid - Pauline Reese
September 30, 2006 6:00 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

Farm Aid Blog Post #3
September 30, 2006 2:31 PM

Blogging From Farm Aid - Post #1
September 29, 2006 12:24 PM

Farm Aid 2006- Wrap Up
September 30, 2006 11:18 PM




Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Great Balls of Fire!
September 30, 2006 8:23 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM

Columbus Day at the Farm
October 14, 2008 12:59 PM

Farm Aid Blog Post #4
September 30, 2006 2:36 PM

Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM

Haunted Farm Fields
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM

On the Road with Farmers' Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM

New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM

Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM


A Cow's Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM

Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM

Shoo Deer! You bother me!
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM


An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM

The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM

New Season for Farmers' Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

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

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

Features

Farm Aid
Join us backstage for the sights and sounds of Farm Aid 2006

Pages

Buy The Farm LLC
Buy The Farm LLC is a Savannah, GA-based multi-media start-up that produces and distributes video for cable and satellite, IPTV and Internet Television. It has secured the exclusive license to use all copyrighted material and stylized tradmark materials for the...

Investor Relations
Please direct all investor inquiries to investor@farmersalmanactv.com 08/01/2006 - Buy the Farm, LLC Investor Presentation (PowerPoint Slides) 06/11/2006 - Savannah Downtown Rotary Keynote Address given by Buy the Farm, LLC's Chairman, Billy Chisholm

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 TV Vision
Today, “TV” is a misnomer. Sure, TV is still television, but it also encompasses the Internet and IPTV, TiVo and on-Demand programming, streaming video, digital cable and direct broadcast satellite, cell phone downloads, DVDs, podcasts, and… ...

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...

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...

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...

Privacy Policy and Terms of Usage
The Farmers' Almanac respects your rights to privacy and recognizes your choice not to have personal information shared with others without notification. When you enter our Web site and browse through our pages, you do not reveal your identity to...

Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...

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...

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...

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...