Farmers’ Almanac ends publication after 200+ years

Farmers’ Almanac shared Thursday that the historic farming reference would go out of print after 208 years of publication. It’s with a heavy heart that this annual tradition for millions of homes will end, according to Farmers’ Almanac editor Sandi Duncan. Founded in 1818, Farmers’ Almanac became an American staple by sharing information on weather, astronomy, gardening, home remedies, and other agrarian lore with readers.

What were the reasons behind the decision? Farmers’ Almanac cited growing financial challenges with the publication’s production and distribution amid what it characterized as modern-day media chaos. Though out of print and no longer online, the spirit of the Almanac will live on through the values of simplicity, sustainability, and connection to nature, according to Duncan. The final edition, for 2026, will be published this year, and all of the Almanac’s existing online content will be discontinued in December 2025, according to the company’s statement.

Wasn’t Farmers’ Almanac older than 208 years? The almanac, launched in 1818, is often confused with The Old Farmer’s Almanac, first published decades earlier in 1792. There’s been some confusion between the two almanacs, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac isn’t going anywhere, according to a Thursday statement on its website. Founded during George Washington’s presidency, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is North America’s oldest, continuously published periodical.