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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.

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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.

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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.

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Predictions Ring True

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.

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

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

How to Barbecue Like a Pro
Get some seasoned tips.

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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.


What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

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?

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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

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Fire Up the Grill

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Videos

Peanut Farmer
Farmers' Almanac TV visited Plains, Georgia, home of peanut farmer and former President Jimmy Carter.

First Farmer - President Jimmy Carter
Farmers' Almanac TV sits down with peanut farmer and former President Jimmy Carter.

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.

The Giant Pumpkin
Think growing a 1,000 pound pumpkin sounds impossible? Al Berard of Maine has been doing it for years.

Low Country Catch
Do you know the difference between a white and brown shrimp? We're on board with a low country shrimp farmer who teaches us the difference along with the tricks of the trade.

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.

The Idea House
Progressive Farmer's Idea House is "new ruralism" in practice. A farmstead household is married to today's most innovative home design features.

Products

Ivy Silhouette Thermometer
'Deck' the walls with rounds of ivy!Once again ... Farmers' Almanac TV brings you 'Comfort in a Changing World'! This time, our 'measure' of stability comes from this handsome. Ivy Silhouette Thermometer. While the temperature goes up and down, the...

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...

Episode Two
EPISODE TWO: URBAN CHICKENS & GUITARSHear tales from former president Jimmy Carter about being a peanut farmer; meet the man who's crafted guitars for Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash; watch a Seattle landscape designer demonstrate how to raise urban...

Episode Three
EPISODE THREE: A PRESIDENTIAL FARMER AND THE FIRST ALMANAC BY AN AFRICAN-AMERICANInsights from former President Jimmy Carter; the incredible story of the first Almanac written by an African-American-Benjamin Banneker, son of slaves who solely through 'observational knowledge' taught himself...

Season 2 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...

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...

Pages

What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...

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...

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...

Retail Distribution
Thanks to many retailers in North America, we are able to sell our 2007 Farmers' Almanac and 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac in your favorite grocery, drug store, bookstore, and others. The following is a state by state breakdown of chain...