Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

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.

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.

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.

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.

The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?

Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!

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.

Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day

I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.

Why are black cats bad luck?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?

The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?

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?

How did Frosty become a symbol of the holiday?

How did Frosty Become the Holiday Snowman?
Ever wonder how an animated snowman became a holiday icon?

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

How did Labor Day become a holiday?
September 3rd is Labor Day this year. Ever wonder how this day became a holiday?

The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.

Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

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!

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.

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

Funny Foos gas engine story
Mike Trotnic, Parsons, KS, talks about the acquisition of another Foos engine similar to the 1906 2-1/2 HP Foos Type J shown at the Oklahoma Steam and Gas Engine Show, Pawnee, OK, May 2-4, 2008.

Medium Journal, Leather Cover
Record the weather, gardening successes & challenges, fishing trips, and every day quotes in our favorite journal. Measuring 8 x 5 1/2 this bonded leather journal includes 160 pages of lined premium ivory paper with gold edges and ribbon...

Our First Story Quilt - READ THE FINISHED PRODUCT (which set Internet Records!)
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM

Magnolia Wreath
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM

ADD YOUR SENTENCE & BECOME ONE OF OUR AUTHORS: Story Quilt #2: New Year’s Day Night Sleep Out
April 20, 2006 5:18 PM

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

Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

Happy 87th Birthday
January 29, 2009 12:13 PM

A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM

March the Lion - And The Rest of the Story.
March 2, 2009 10:23 AM

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

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

Why is Ice Slippery?
January 15, 2008 6:25 PM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

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

My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM

Should We Tinker With Thanksgiving Day??
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM

Top 5 Reasons to Buy the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM

Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM

Bring Your Daughter to the Farm Day
May 27, 2009 9:39 AM

Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM

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

Nightmare Wedding Day?
January 14, 2008 3:59 PM

Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM

Meetings with Remarkable Trees
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM

A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM

Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM

Lake Effect Snow
March 11, 2008 12:02 PM

What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

Ice Fishing in Lake Erie
February 9, 2009 12:52 PM

Good Old Mother Earth
April 22, 2008 9:41 AM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM

2008 Farmers’ Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

A Reader Recalls Being Struck by Lightning
April 30, 2007 8:32 AM

Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM

Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Worst Weather for a Wedding
October 19, 2007 10:05 AM

Help us name that moon contest
September 1, 2009 11:24 AM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM

Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM

This is NOT about Vomit
July 13, 2009 11:53 AM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM

Frostbite Symptoms and Prevention
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM

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

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
April 23, 2009 4:19 PM

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

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

Watch us on the Today Show - September 19th
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM

On the Road with Farmers’ Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in ‘98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
June 9, 2008 1:36 AM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...

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...

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...

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...

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...