Move Over Phil!
Groundhogs aren't the only animals that predict weather. Besides groundhogs, there are many animals that are known to have weather predicting abilities. Learn which ones predict what kind of weather here.

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Fun Animal Facts
Are there more chickens than people in the world? Find out

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.

8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.

Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.

Can Cats and Dogs Predict Earthquakes?
Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event?

Good Manners in the Great Outdoors
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.

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.

Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.

Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?

An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.

Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

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

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.

Why Does Scratching an Itch Feel Good?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

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.

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

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.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

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

Animals and Weather
February 6, 2008 11:20 AM

Animals and the Full Moon
February 28, 2008 10:18 AM

Unusual Animals In The White House
November 10, 2008 3:36 PM

Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

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

Spying on Nature
March 24, 2009 10:44 AM

Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM

A Lesson Dogs Learn Sooner Than People
August 9, 2006 11:31 AM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM

Goosebones and Winter
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM

Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Best Days
June 20, 2007 7:40 AM

Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM

The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

The Chicken Whisperer: Dogs and Chickens Living in Harmony
March 17, 2009 5:02 PM

13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
June 9, 2008 1:36 AM

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

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM

Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM

De-Allergizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
July 31, 2005 8:44 PM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

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...

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...

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,...

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...