Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

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

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Is Social Security Secure?
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

Chocolatetown Special Cake
A delicious recipe for Chocolate Cake, with Hershey's Cocoa.

2009 Gift Edition Farmers Almanac
The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!Celebrate 2009 with a special hardbound edition of the 2009 Farmers' Almanac. Covered in a leather-like hardbound cover, with beautiful gold-edging the 2009 Gift Edition Farmers' Almanac is a keepsake for years to come....

2009 Personalized Farmers Almanac
2009 Gift Edition Farmers' AlmanacThe Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!Celebrate 2009 with a special hardbound edition of the 2009 Farmers' Almanac. Covered in a leather-like hardbound cover, with beautiful gold-edging the 2009 Gift Edition Farmers' Almanac is a keepsake...

Living to be Really, Really Old
April 21, 2008 10:00 AM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

Muffin Firestarters: A Good Gift and Way to Start a Fire
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM

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

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

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...