After 208 Years, the Farmers’ Almanac Announces Its Final Edition

The Weekly Ledger
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The 2026 issue will mark the end of America’s oldest continuously published almanac — but its legacy will live on online.

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | November 2025

LEWISTON, Maine - After more than two centuries of forecasting the weather and sharing homespun wisdom, one of America’s oldest and most cherished publications is closing its pages. The Farmers’ Almanac, first printed in 1818, has announced that its 2026 edition will be its final print release, ending an incredible 208-year run.

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The Maine-based publication confirmed the decision this week, citing rising production costs and the rapid shift toward digital media. For generations, readers have relied on the Almanac’s long-range weather forecasts, planting calendars, and practical life advice — a tradition passed down through families for more than two centuries.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Managing Editor Peter Geiger. “The Farmers’ Almanac has been part of American life for over 200 years. While the way people get information has changed, our mission of helping folks live closer to nature hasn’t.”

Founded by David Young and Jacob Mann, the Almanac became a household name across rural America, prized for its mix of weather predictions, gardening guides, and humor. Through wars, recessions, and the digital revolution, the publication survived — until now.

While the 2026 issue will mark the end of its print era, Geiger confirmed the Farmers’ Almanac will continue sharing forecasts and seasonal tips through its website and social media channels, ensuring the beloved brand lives on in a new form.

For many Americans, the news marks the close of a simpler chapter — when wisdom came not from an app, but from a little orange-covered book that guided life by the sun, moon, and seasons.