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How the Almanac is Made

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at The Old Farmer’s Almanac printing press. See how the Almanac is...
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Navigating the Night Sky

The wonder of the universe is at your fingertips! In this post, we highlight all of the tools that...
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Art of The Old Farmer's Almanac: The Title Pages

Practically from the start, The Old Farmer’s Almanac used illustrations to attract patrons, and to...
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Where do I buy different editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac?

Where can you find the edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac that’s best for you? The Different...
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Why is There A Hole in The Old Farmer's Almanac?

Why is there a hole in the upper-left-hand corner of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? Watch the video,...
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What the Almanac Means to You

We are absolutely humbled by our readers who answered, “What Does the Almanac Mean to You” this...
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About Us

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has spoken to all walks of life: tide tables for those who...
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The Baker's Dozen of Almanac Editors

Get to know the history of The Old Farmer’s Almanac by getting to know its past (and present) ...
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Almanac History: The Man of Signs and More

It’s fascinating to read through early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac during the times of the...
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The Sagendorph Building Flyover

The Sagendorph Building is one of two buildings on the campus of Yankee Publishing, in Dublin, NH,...
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A Walk Through Time

It’s fascinating to read through early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac during the times of the...
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Sexism, Bed Bugs, Tobacco Smoke, and Type Size

It’s fascinating to read through early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac during the times of the...

Meet Our Editors

Meet the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac publications and Web sites! Janice Stillman When...
Celebrate The Old Farmer's Almanac

A Year of Special Events

Join a yearlong celebration of The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 225th anniversary—with special events...
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Hooray for the Oldest Continuously Published Periodical in America

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is 225 years old this month. So maybe it’s time for Editor-in-Chief Jud...
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Significance of the 225th Old Farmer's Almanac

What is the significance of the 225th edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac—and what can you expect?...
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225 Almanac Treasures

Facts and folklore from 225 years of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! If you like throwbacks in time, you’...

Contact The Old Farmer's Almanac

To contact The Old Farmer’s Almanac, use one of the following options: Contact the Editors. Do you...
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Difference Between The Old Farmer's Almanac and Other Almanacs

You can recognize The Old Farmer’s Almanac by the yellow cover and the large red digits in the...
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Timeline of The Old Farmer's Almanac—and America!

People often ask how and why this Almanac has lasted. Here’s the answer in an interactive timeline...
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History of the Almanac Covers

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has served as witness to the triumphs and tragedies of this great nation. ...
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Engravings in The Old Farmer's Almanac: Calendar Pages

The year 1800 marks the first in which the Right-Hand Calendar pages of the Almanac were...
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History of The Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is North America’s most popular reference guide and oldest continuously...
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Engravings in The Old Farmer's Almanac: Front Cover

Here is the history of the many engravings that have adorned the covers of The Old Farmer’s Almanac...
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What's An Almanac?

An almanac, by definition, records and predicts astronomical events (the rising of the Sun, for...
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Podcasts

Tune in to our daily and monthly podcasts: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Radio Report, The Farmers...
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1 Million Likes

Sending 1 million thanks to our 1 million Facebook friends! To everyone in our Almanac community…we...
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Comfort Food cookbook

Comfort Food, the newest cookbook from award-winning cookbook author Ken Haedrich and the editors...
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, North America’s oldest continuously published periodical, features the...

The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 5

Our newest edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids will be a hit with kids of all ages!...
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Baking

Everyday Baking is the latest title in The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Everyday cookbook series. This...
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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 4!

Our newest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids will be a hit with the young and the young...
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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 4

Our newest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids will be a hit with the young and the young...
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2015 Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide

This useful publication offers a landscape of simple, affordable ideas and expert advice on...
Garden-Fresh Cookbook

The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook

This brand-new collection features more than 325 delicious recipes that celebrate that flavors of...
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Almanac Promo Images 2018

Files to Download The following files are available for use in your catalogs, e-commerce sites, or...
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Documentary

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been around since 1792.  To give tribute to its long and honorable...

The 2010 Old Farmer's Almanac on TV

Does Editor in Chief Judson Hale know everything, as this TV interviewer suggests? Find out how to...

2010 Digital Almanac

Now you can access the complete contents of The Old Farmer’s Almanac online! Our new Digital...

2010 Digital Almanac

Now you can access the complete contents of The Old Farmer’s Almanac online! Our new Digital...

What's New in the 2010 Almanac

Janice Stillman, Editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, talks about what’s new in the 2010 edition....

Promotional Weather Maps from The Old Farmer's Almanac

The following publication images are available for use in your catalogs, e-commerce site, or...

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