The Maine-based Farmers' Almanac announced its 2026 edition will be the final printed volume and that its website and digital archives will be taken down after December 2025. Founded in 1818, the Almanac has a 208-year history of seasonal weather predictions, moon and gardening calendars, and household tips. Editors Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger cited financial pressures in today's media landscape and thanked readers; subscribers will receive details by email.
End of an Era: Farmers' Almanac to Publish Final Print Edition; Website to Go Offline After December 2025
The Maine-based Farmers' Almanac announced its 2026 edition will be the final printed volume and that its website and digital archives will be taken down after December 2025. Founded in 1818, the Almanac has a 208-year history of seasonal weather predictions, moon and gardening calendars, and household tips. Editors Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger cited financial pressures in today's media landscape and thanked readers; subscribers will receive details by email.
06:10, 09.11.2025Culture
Farmers' Almanac to publish final printed edition; website to go offline after December 2025
The Maine-based Farmers' Almanac announced that its 2026 edition will be the last printed volume and that its website and other digital content will be taken offline after December 2025. Founded in 1818, the publication has operated for 208 years and is known for its seasonal weather forecasts, moon and gardening calendars, astronomy notes, and practical household tips.
Editors Sandi Duncan and editor emeritus Peter Geiger thanked readers, contributors and partners, saying the choice was made with a "heavy heart." In a statement the Almanac wrote, "The season we hoped would never come is here," noting that the decision reflects "the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today's chaotic media environment."
"Many of you grew up hearing your parents or grandparents quote from the Almanac, always having a copy nearby. Maybe you planted by our Moon phases or consulted the Almanac for the 'Best Days' to potty train, wean or go fishing. We’re grateful to have been part of your life and trust that you’ll help keep the spirit of the Almanac alive." — Farmers' Almanac
The organization said its website will remain accessible through December 2025; after that, existing digital material will be removed. Subscribers will receive more information via email. Physical copies of the 2026 Farmers' Almanac are available at FarmersAlmanac.com, Amazon.com and at some local retailers.
This announcement was originally reported in the Salem Statesman Journal. Reporter Ginnie Sandoval contributed to the coverage and can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.