In 1818, a 37-year-old poet and astronomer by the name of David Young rolled up his sleeves and began the arduous task of typesetting the first copies of the Farmers’ Almanac in New York. The 36-page copy fashioned in the “42nd Year of American Independence” contained “Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses, Judgement of the Weather” and the “Rising and Setting of the Planets,” among other topics.

Over the next two centuries, it became one of the best-selling publications in American history, offering planting guidance for farmers and gardeners, weather forecasts, astronomical charts, age-old practical advice — such as how to survive a fire — and even jokes.

But this week, the publication’s editors announced that the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac would be its final edition.

News of the decision to c

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