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Articles

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

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Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

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

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How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

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Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

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

Best Wedding Weather State?
Ever wonder what states may have the best weather for weddings? Check out what we found from our Worst Wedding Weather Contest.

Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!

A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

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.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

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Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

Videos

Verlyn Klinkenborg: A Rural Life
Verlyn Klinkenborg, writer and editor for the New York Times, leads a life of paradox: half the time in the great metropolis as a newspaper man, the other half as a farmer in upstate New York.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
This famous line appeared in The New York Sun in 1897. The Editor, Francis Pharcellus Church, was so struck by 8 year old Virginia O'Hanlon's letter asking for the truth, that he penned a reply that delights readers to this very day.

Weather Chatter

We never make a mistake?!
January 15, 2008 4:15 PM

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM

My Day in the Limelight
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM

Why Is Good Service Hard to Schedule
February 13, 2008 4:54 PM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

Halloween Heaven
October 31, 2008 1:42 PM

Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM


End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

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


Farmers' Almanac and Current Topics
September 17, 2007 10:36 AM

One of the Great Interviews
August 27, 2008 2:51 PM

Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM


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

Blog

Welcome!
September 5, 2006 2:50 PM

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

What's a Halleck?
June 5, 2007 11:29 AM

Talking Turkey
November 21, 2007 10:12 AM


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

Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM


Pages

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...

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...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If 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 sealed from an...

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...

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...

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 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’...

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...

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...

Welcome to the NEW FarmersAlmanac.com
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...

2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
Click here for the 2007-2008 U.S. Outlook » Weather is the most talked about subject on earth, which makes the annual Canadian Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions a hot topic. Fans of the Almanac say its famous long-range forecast is accurate...