U.S. farmers and others no longer will have the annual “Farmers’ Almanac” available for planning and general amusement after 2026, its editorial staff announced on Thursday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI. | License Photo
The publisher of the Farmers’ Almanac is ending its annual publication after 208 years upon publishing its 2026 edition, the Farmers’ Almanac staff announced.
On Thursday, the Lewiston, Maine-based publisher cited increasing “financial challenges” for publishing and distributing the almanac amid a “chaotic media environment” as the reason it no longer will be published, in a news release calling it an “End of An Era.”
“After more than 200 years of sharing a unique blend of weather, wit and wisdom, we’ve made the very difficult decision to write the final chapter of this historical publication,” editor Sandi Duncan and editor emeritus Peter Geiger wrote in “A Fond Farewell.”
“We appreciate and thank our loyal readers, contributors and partners who have supported us through the years,” they said. “Though the almanac will no longer be available in print or online, it lives on within you.”
The annual almanac publication provided information on moon phases, weather forecasts, when to start growing certain plants, the best days for fishing and when to view meteor showers, among other information.
It also helped to spread common sayings, like watching for a red sky at night, which portends good weather ahead.
The Farmers’ Almanac website will remain active until December, and members are encouraged to check their email inboxes for information regarding their respective subscriptions.
While the Farmers’ Almanac is ending publication, the similarly titled The Old Farmers’ Almanac is not.
The Old Farmers’ Almanac has been published since 1792 and is headquartered in Dublin, N.H.
“As we have since 1792, during George Washington’s presidency, we will continue to publish our annual edition while educating and entertaining readers online at Almanac.com,” The Old Farmers’ Almanac publisher announced Friday in a prepared statement.
The statement was released to clear up confusion arising from the Farmers’ Almanac announcement.
