Farmers' Almanac Ends After 208 Years

The Farmers' Almanac, a storied guide to weather forecasting and rural wisdom first published in 1818, announced on Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its final one, marking the end of a 208-year tradition based in Lewiston, Maine.

The decision stems from mounting financial pressures associated with producing and distributing the annual publication amid a rapidly evolving media landscape. Access to its online version will end next month, and the website will remain available to the public until December 2025. Copies of the 2026 edition are currently for sale through the organization's website, Amazon, and various local retailers.

For generations, the Farmers' Almanac has served as a trusted resource for farmers, gardeners, and weather enthusiasts across North America. Unlike its older counterpart, the Old Farmer's Almanac published in New Hampshire since 1792, which will continue operations, the Maine-based periodical has relied on a closely guarded formula incorporating sunspots, planetary positions, and lunar cycles to predict weather patterns up to 16 months in advance. These forecasts have often captured national attention, blending scientific curiosity with folklore.