Published every September, The Old Farmer's Almanac has been published continuously since 1792, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. (wikipedia.org)
The first Old Farmer's Almanac (then known as The Farmer's Almanac) was edited by Robert Bailey Thomas, the publication's founder. (wikipedia.org)
As its editor for more than 50 years, Thomas established The Old Farmer's Almanac as America's "most enduring" almanac by outlasting the competition. (wikipedia.org)
After Thomas's death, John Henry Jenks was appointed editor and, in 1848, the book's name was permanently and officially revised to The Old Farmer's Almanac. (wikipedia.org)
In 1858, Abraham Lincoln may have used a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac to argue the innocence of his client, William "Duff" Armstrong, who was on trial for murder in Beardstown, Illinois. (wikipedia.org)
Because the actual almanac used in the trial was not retained for posterity, there exists some controversy as to whether The Old Farmer's Almanac was the one used. (wikipedia.org)
The eighth and ninth editors, Frank B. Newton and Col. Carroll J. Swan, kept The Old Farmer's Almanac tradition alive through wartime and the Depression. (wikipedia.org)
His term coincided with the only time in the history of The Old Farmer's Almanac that its distribution declined and the book's financial stability fell into question. (wikipedia.org)
In 1939, Robb Sagendorph, founder and president of Yankee, Inc. (later known as Yankee Publishing, Inc.), acquired the publishing rights to The Old Farmer's Almanac and became its editor. (wikipedia.org)
Therefore, the almanac information from Chinese Farmer's Calendar software should have some difference from the books of Chinese Farmer's Almanac. (chineseastrologyonline.com)
Think refriger-nation': Old Farmer's Almanac predicts 'SUPER-cold' winter for the East Coast. (dailymail.co.uk)
The Old Farmer's Almanac, the 223-year-old chronicler of climate, folksy advice and fun facts, is predicting a colder winter and warmer summer for much of the nation. (dailymail.co.uk)
In recent years, its younger cousin, the Maine-based Farmer's Almanac, has published in August and a competition of sorts has emerged, though Stillman said it had nothing to do with the earlier drop date. (dailymail.co.uk)
The Old Farmer's Almanac boasts 3.5 millions printing per year in the U.S. and Canada. (dailymail.co.uk)
While moon phases have been all but phased out of its formula, a spokesman told Fox recently that the Old Farmer's Almanac has started to phase in some new analytics based on modern technology. (dailymail.co.uk)
The Old Farmer's Almanac is known by many for its long range weather forecasting, but the book also includes a variety of features including farmer profiles. (farms.com)
If you've ever been thrifting or perused your grandparents' stash of old periodicals, you may have come across copies of The Old Farmer's Almanac, a vintage-looking book that's been around since 1792 and claims to predict the weather on a yearly basis with 80 percent accuracy. (apartmenttherapy.com)
While modern technology can use satellite imaging to forecast weather trends, in the days of yore, farmers relied on books like The Old Farmer's Almanac to determine when to sow and harvest. (apartmenttherapy.com)
The Old Farmer's Almanac might not be your only point of reference when it comes to planning your garden, nor should it be - it would be silly to ignore timely weather data and updated forecasts when they're available. (apartmenttherapy.com)
The best-selling book in Taiwan is the Chinese Almanac, or as it is also known the "Farmer's Almanac", with around 80% of households owning a copy. (taiwanho.com)
Farmer's Almanac predicts this year's last frost will be April 2ndfor Brunswick County. (bcmastergardenerva.org)
They may have even consulted the Farmer's Almanac or asked a cooperative extension agent. (cdc.gov)
November's birth flower was chrysanthemum according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. (trentwoodsgardenclub.com)
Some myths may fit comfortably into the pattern of many folklore weather prediction myths like Groundhog Day or Farmer's Almanac stories," says Dr. Green. (wellandgood.com)
We exposed him to lots of books to read, including the Farmer's Almanac, tornado tubes, a digital weather predictor, and radar apps for his iPad. (theseedsnetwork.com)
NACA's cleared concepts provide information along the lines of the centuries-old Farmer's Almanac for planning purposes but with much greater accuracy. (nih.gov)
Predicts1
Published Wednesday, the New Hampshire-based almanac predicts a 'super-cold' winter in the eastern two-thirds of the country. (dailymail.co.uk)
Adirondack Explorer1
The information, views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher, the Adirondack Explorer. (adirondackalmanack.com)
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In 1832, with his almanac having survived longer than similarly named competitors, Thomas inserted the word "Old" in the title, later dropping it in the title of the 1836 edition. (wikipedia.org)
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Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). (rvtravel.com)
The Farmer's Almanac is the relative newcomer, publishing their first almanac in 1818, the year Illinois became a state. (1440wrok.com)
Astronomical1
An astronomical diary, kalendar, or almanack, for the year of our Lord, 1793: adapted to the horizon and meridian of New-Haven, lat. (nih.gov)
Astrology1
Whenever I think about the weather predictions offered up annually in the Old Farmer's Almanac, I think about a piece I read years ago that said something to the effect of their forecasting being to meteorology what astrology is to astronomy. (1440wrok.com)
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The almanac, which claims about an 80 percent accuracy rate in its forecasts, employs modern technology but still uses the 'secret formula' that founder Robert Thomas devised in 1792. (dailymail.co.uk)
Not to be confused with the Farmer's Almanac, which is the new kid on the block compared to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Old Farmer's Almanac has, according to their website, been at this weather prediction game since 1792 (230 years). (1440wrok.com)
Reads2
Those beliefs often included ideas that there should be a balance in weather and life," the almanac article reads. (farmanddairy.com)
A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac is packed with facts, features, and fun that make every day special. (aacpl.net)
Astronomy1
The almanac also provides advice on planting, astronomy, food, love and the best time to cut your hair. (dailymail.co.uk)
Author2
It included notable names like Joel Salatin, a Virginia-based farmer and author. (farmanddairy.com)
But last year, as concerns about the escalating pandemic grew and all non-essential businesses in New York State were directed to close, farmers' markets were exempted as essential retail businesses and, as such, allowed to open or remain open. (adirondackalmanack.com)
For loyal readers of an almanac that also tracks to the minute every sunrise and sunset for the year, the timing of this year's publication may come as a surprise. (dailymail.co.uk)
An almanack for the year of our Lord 1701: calculated for and fitted to the meridian of Boston in New-England, where the North Pole is elevated 42 gr. 30 min. (nih.gov)
Weather3
During his tenure, Scaife also committed the greatest of all blunders in Almanac history: In the 1938 edition, he dropped the weather forecasts. (wikipedia.org)
As farmers, we're used to the roller coaster of springtime weather. (farmanddairy.com)
With weather being the number one topic in America for the second straight week, I've started to think a bit about what the winter of 2017-2018 will look like for the Rockford area. (1440wrok.com)
Blogs1
Someone picks a topic, and everyone blogs about it. (kaedrin.com)
History1
He writes and lectures frequently about wilderness, wildlands, and conservation history topics. (adirondackalmanack.com)
Nail1
Thomas also started drilling a hole through the Almanac so that subscribers could hang it from a nail or a string. (wikipedia.org)
Copy2
Have you ever noticed that there's a hole in every copy of the Farmers' Almanac? (rvtravel.com)
If you want to follow her lead, grab a physical copy (or use the Almanac website ) and find your area of the country. (apartmenttherapy.com)
Longtime readers know I'm a big fan of San Francisco's Almanac Beer Co. and while I've been able to snag a bottle here or there through means, they've just recently started distributing to the Philadelphia area in earnest. (kaedrin.com)
Book1
There were many competing almanacs in the 18th century, but Thomas's book was a success. (wikipedia.org)
Days1
As usual, Almanac is a reliable source of excellent sours that are readily available in Philly these days (which is certainly a boon). (kaedrin.com)
Sign1
For daily wit & wisdom, sign up for the Almanac newsletter. (akmx888.com)
Time1
Being locally focused allowed these businesspersons to swiftly respond to an emergency situation and apply creative market-management-practices, without having to completely rethink their business model, reimagine their organizational practices, or rebuild complex supply chains, like those that, at the time, shut down the global food-service sector and prevented farmers, across the country and around the world, from getting their products to market. (adirondackalmanack.com)
Full1
Old Farmers Almanac == Cock full of all kinds of interesting articles and info. (scrapbookcampus.com)
Article1
In 2007, a competing almanac, the Farmers' Almanac, based in Lewiston, Maine, ran an article claiming that the almanac in question may have been theirs. (wikipedia.org)
Change2
In 1851, Jenks made another change to the Almanac when he featured a "four seasons" drawing on the cover by Boston artist Hammatt Billings, engraved by Henry Nichols. (wikipedia.org)
C limate change is an increasingly divisive topic due in part to widespread misinformation. (wellandgood.com)
Reference1
I searched the Forum but could not find any reference / discussion on this topic. (ning.com)
Editor1
General inquiries about the Adirondack Almanack should be directed to editor Melissa Hart . (adirondackalmanack.com)
Found1
We have found that taking a topic of study that Riley LOVES and incorporating academic areas into it , is the way to go. (theseedsnetwork.com)
Hole1
Why is there a hole in the Farmers' Almanac? (rvtravel.com)
Question1
It's not an easy question or topic to wrap one's mind around. (farmanddairy.com)
Articles1
See our separate articles about transplanting and starting seeds indoors for more information on those topics. (akmx888.com)
We have discussion forums for all topics Taiwanese. (taiwanho.com)
Local3
During my years at Extension, one of my (self-proclaimed) missions was to support local farms and producers and to promote consumer-access to, education about, and appreciation for local, fresh, sustainably produced foods and products, while also working to develop farmers' markets as vibrant gathering places within local communities. (adirondackalmanack.com)
And, with market managers working to make sure that there's a consistent assortment of goods available, you can one-stop shop with confidence, at your local farmers market. (adirondackalmanack.com)
It says that we recognize that buying locally, from the little guy, creates an environment where economic development can blossom and grow, and where products are sourced from local farmers, artists, and crafts-makers. (adirondackalmanack.com)
Work1
Her work has appeared in Yale Climate Connections, The Farmers' Almanac, and other publications. (livescience.com)
Brought1
After two years of information focused on COVID-19, 2022 brought a variety of topics that engaged our users including ergonomics, construction, ladder safety, and working in the heat. (cdc.gov)
Winter1
What Does the Old Farmer's Almanac Say About Rockford's Coming Winter? (1440wrok.com)