After over two centuries of publications, the beloved Farmer's Almanac says 2026 will be its last. The first edition of the Farmer's Almanac first rolled off the printing press in 1818, 206 years ago. The almanac is known for its long-range weather forecasts, in addition to planting schedules, weather wit, and folklore.
In a statement, the Farmer's Almanac says, "This decision, though difficult, reflects the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today’s chaotic media environment."
Left standing alone on the national almanac scene is the Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate publication that was first printed in 1792 - 233 years ago! The original almanac is expected to still be in full operation and has not made a statement about the Farmer's Almanac's closu

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