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Articles

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

Can You Name That President?
With all this talk about primaries, the Farmers' Almanac editors thought you might enjoy a Presidential Quiz, in honor of Presidents' Day, February 18th.

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?

This Weekend – Fly a Flag & Thank a Dad
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

A Little Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

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

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.


Videos

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

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

Products

Season One
Episode 2

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...

Season One
Episode 3

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...

Garden-opoly
Each player buys garden favorites, collects Clay Pots and trades them in for Greenhouses. Sounds easy enough - but add aphid infestation, water bills and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult... and a lot more...

Weather Chatter

Flag Day - June 14th
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM

Father's Day & Friday the 13th
June 13, 2008 11:16 AM

June 6th - D-Day
June 6, 2008 10:06 AM

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

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

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

Blog

Famous President Quotes
September 28, 2005 9:09 AM

Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM

New Season for Farmers' Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

Combine Demolition Derby
November 7, 2006 10:38 AM


Pages

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...

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...

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’...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...