The Farmers' Almanac, published continuously since 1818, will release a final edition in 2026 and discontinue both print and online operations. Editor Sandi Duncan called the decision “with a heavy heart,” citing financial and distribution challenges in today’s media landscape. Digital content will be removed in December 2025; the 2026 issue is available on Amazon for $9.59. The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate title founded in 1792, will continue publishing.
End of an Era: Farmers' Almanac to Publish Final Issue in 2026 After 208 Years
The Farmers' Almanac, published continuously since 1818, will release a final edition in 2026 and discontinue both print and online operations. Editor Sandi Duncan called the decision “with a heavy heart,” citing financial and distribution challenges in today’s media landscape. Digital content will be removed in December 2025; the 2026 issue is available on Amazon for $9.59. The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate title founded in 1792, will continue publishing.
06:46, 08.11.2025Culture
End of an Era: Farmers' Almanac to Publish Final Issue in 2026
The Farmers' Almanac, a fixture in American households since 1818, announced it will release a final edition in 2026 and cease both print and online publication. The decision closes a 208-year run that combined long-range weather predictions, astronomy notes, full-moon schedules and gardening guidance.
Statement from the Editor
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years, but also a way of life,” said editor Sandi Duncan in a statement dated Thursday, Nov. 6. “We are incredibly proud of the legacy we leave behind and grateful to our loyal staff, readers, contributors, and partners who have supported us through the years.”
Duncan added that while the Almanac will no longer be available in print or online, “its spirit will live on in the values it championed: simplicity, sustainability, and connection to nature.”
Why it's ending
The company cited the “growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today’s chaotic media environment” as the reason for shutting down. Access to existing digital content on the Farmers' Almanac website is scheduled to end in December 2025.
Final edition and availability
The 2026 edition will be the Almanac's final issue. It is being offered for sale on Amazon (retailing at $9.59) and will also be available in select stores while supplies last.
How this compares
By contrast, The Old Farmer's Almanac—a separate publication founded in 1792—continues to publish both an online presence and a physical annual edition.
Reporting: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY. This story originally appeared on USA TODAY.