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"The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac" provides weather forecasts, astronomical data, and practical wisdom for those living close to the earth, continuing its traditio
by m463 1y ago
"The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac" provides weather forecasts, astronomical data, and practical wisdom for those living close to the earth, continuing its tradition since 1792."
- 9rx 1y agoThe parent is asking about the Farmer's Almanac (the one bidding farewell), first published in 1818.
- Waterluvian 1y agoI actually don’t realize there were two! I’m guessing there’s a history here involving a fork.
- shervinafshar 1y agoBut if you'd like to see a sample of _Old_ Farmer's Almanac, their 2026 issue could be accessed here: https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/TheOldFarmersAlmanac/issues/209314/viewer https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/TheOldFarmersAlmanac/issu... I always enjoy reading through those tabulated stuff; see pp. 280-281.
- 9rx 1y ago> I’m guessing there’s a history here involving a fork. This is no direct relationship. Just a case of a competitor deciding to compete in the marketplace.
- conductr 1y agoSeems like the original already named it wisely. If it’s 1820 and I’m a farmer, I’m definitely getting my almanac from an “old farmer”.
- 9rx 1y agoStands to reason, not just in name, but because The Farmer's Almanac was a spin on The Old Farmer's Almanac that was geared more towards the growing urban population.