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Farmer’s Almanac Hangs Its Hat After 208 Years. But Why?
The Maine-based Farmers' Almanac ends after 208 years due to financial challenges, with 2.1 million circulation reported in 2017 and online access closing next month.
- Farmers' Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its final print issue, ending a 208-year run, with online content access closing next month.
- Publishers said the decision reflects the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today's chaotic media environment, and the publication's staff wrote on Nov. 6 that it was a difficult choice after more than 200 years.
- With a reported 2.1 million circulation in 2017, Farmers' Almanac relied on a secret formula based on sunspots, planetary positions and lunar cycles, and covered gardening tips and regional forecasts.
- With digital-archive access ending in December 2025, readers expressed sadness as editors Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger thanked loyal readers and contributors.
- Despite this closure, the two almanacs together represent a combined 440 years of publishing experience, with The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded 1792, continuing and planning 2026 expansion.
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Farmer’s Almanac hangs its hat after 208 years. But why?
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The Farmers’ Almanac, the well-known publication that has been giving its famous seasonal weather predictions since 1818, is shutting down permanently. The annual publication’s 2026 issue will be its final edition, the company announced in a statement. “It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After more than 200 years of sharing a unique blend of weather, wit and wisdom, we’ve made the very di…
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