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Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

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The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.

If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.

Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

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Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.

Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him and his crew. Find out how.

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

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?

Is it going to rain?
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.

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

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

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.

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Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

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Look! It’s A Full Flower Moon
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.

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June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the 6th month of the year.

Recipes

Apple Dumplings with Hot Cider Sauce Recipe
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!




Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.

Company Potatoes
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.

Banana Scallops
Here's a new twist on an ordinary banana!

Crock-Pot Kielbasa
Just fix it and forget it!

Mexican Cornbread
This cornbread is moist and tasty with just a hint of heat!

Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick Stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.


Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.



Beef Fritters
Lightly breaded and mildly seasoned beef fritters cooked to a golden brown. Top with gravy and serve with mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.


Corned Beef Casserole
Canned corned beef can be combined with a delicious combination of noodles.


Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!

Kettle Corn
Here’s an old-fashioned favorite and great for snacking on while watching a movie or curling up in front of the fireplace. Enjoy!

Sweet and Sour Pot Roast
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.

Corn Bread
This is a classic cornbread recipe that can be used in cornbread stuffing, or just eaten plain with butter or honey.



Festive Glazed Ham
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.

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Corn Bread Stuffing

Polenta
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.

Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!


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Mick's Corn Pudding

Beef with Corn and Tomatoes
This is also a great recipe for your slow cooker.


Succotash
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables

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Chocolate Lace Cookies
Lacy, crisp delicate! Serve them rolled into cylinders, or frost lightly with orange-flavored powdered sugar icing.

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Nutty Popcorn Cups

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Red Flannel Hash

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Corn Soufflé

Texas Coleslaw
This coleslaw has a bit of a garlicky bite to it. Add some corn to bump up the color and crispness!

Baked Corn
This old southern recipe goes well with all kinds of meals. Especially at the holidays.

Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.

Videos

Ames
Ames opened both its heart and homes to the first ever National Special Olympics. This railroad town in the middle of America's Breadbasket played an outstanding host to the event.

September Full Moon
When is a September full moon known as "The Harvest Moon"? Farmers' Almanac TV has the answer!

August Full Moon
Throughout the centuries, August full moons have had many names. Learn more about these names and their meanings.

Products

A Busy Cook's Guide to Spices
We buy the same groceries week in and week out. This book helps us create tasty new meals by adding herbs and spices. Unlike many spicebooks, this one is cross referenced with the foods we eat. We don't go home...

Foxfire 2
Ever wanted to know how to spin and weave? .This second volume celebrates the rites and customs of Appalachia, featuring sections on ghost stories, spring wild plant foods, corn shuckins, spinning and weaving, midwives, granny women, old-time burial customs, witches...

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...

Foxfire Christmas Book
This captivating book celebrates the holiday traditions of Appalachian families as passed down over many generations. The memories shared here are from a simpler time, when gifts were fewer but perhaps more precious, and holiday tables were laden with traditional...

Mom's Favorite Recipes
All-American favorites, straight from Mom's kitchen... you'll love this collection of irresistible recipes! Try delicious, hearty dishes like seashell salad, cheesy corn chowder, flaky chicken pot pie, skillet supper and apple bread pudding, or check out our chapter filled with...

Episode Thirteen
EPISODE THIRTEEN: PAUL BUNYAN & NATIVE-AMERICAN SEED CULTIVATIONVisit the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, located on the site of one of the oldest lumberjack camps in the country, a camp that produced enough lumber to circle the...

Maine Gold(r) Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup is 100% organic and free of additives; has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and...

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...

Blog

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

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

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



Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

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Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...