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Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!
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.
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.
Three Simple Questions that Could Save a Life
Learn how three simple questions could help you recognize a stroke.
Learn how three simple questions could help you recognize a stroke.
Do You Know These Fishy Facts?
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
10 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!
Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
Natural Cures for Athlete's Foot
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.
10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.
Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.
Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
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.
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.
Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.
How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.
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.
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.
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.
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.
Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
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.
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.
Blog
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November 1, 2006 3:26 PM
November 1, 2006 3:26 PM
Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM
Combine Demolition Derby
November 7, 2006 10:38 AM
November 7, 2006 10:38 AM
The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM
Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM
On the Road with Farmers’ Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM
Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM
Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM
Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
Blogging From Farm Aid - Post #1
September 29, 2006 12:24 PM
September 29, 2006 12:24 PM
Editor’s Choice - Toughest Jobs On Earth (Winter)
December 8, 2008 12:04 PM
December 8, 2008 12:04 PM
Halloween After
November 1, 2007 11:54 AM
November 1, 2007 11:54 AM
Farm Aid 2006- Wrap Up
September 30, 2006 11:18 PM
September 30, 2006 11:18 PM
In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM
Farmers’ Almanac Television
September 15, 2008 12:56 PM
September 15, 2008 12:56 PM
Flag Day - June 14th
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM
Flood Safety Tips
April 26, 2007 9:19 AM
April 26, 2007 9:19 AM
Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM
The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM
Summer Solstice and the Passing of an Astronomy Legend
June 21, 2007 8:41 AM
June 21, 2007 8:41 AM
An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM
Winter, Global Warming, Groundhog Day…
January 31, 2008 3:57 PM
January 31, 2008 3:57 PM
Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM
On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #3
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM
The Global Warming discussion and tips for reducing your carbon footprint
January 29, 2007 5:07 PM
January 29, 2007 5:07 PM
New Season for Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Lightning Fatalities - 2008
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
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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...
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...
Farmers' Almanac Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...
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...
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...
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...
Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...