- On November 6, 2025, 'The Farmer's Almanac' shared that it will be discontinuing its annual print booklet after 2026.
- The news left fans dismayed, with many confusing 'The Farmer's Almanac' with the similar publication, 'The Old Farmer's Almanac.'
- 'The Old Farmer's Almanac' took to social media to clarify that their outlet will remain in print.
The news of The Farmer's Almanac shuttering sent shockwaves through readers, as the information was announced earlier in November 2025. The closing came as a surprise to many, as the publication has been in print since 1818, with 208 years of service. However, details of the closure have been shrouded in confusion, so we looked into the matter to figure out what's actually happening. Here's what we found.
What is the Farmer's Almanac?
The Farmer's Almanac is a two-century-old Maine-based outlet that began as a print publication, detailing information about gardening, cooking, preservation, and more. In recent decades, the outlet has also become a digital resource, where curious outdoorspeople can visit their website for information similar to that in their annual booklet.
Which Farmer's Almanac is Shutting Down?
So what is the confusion, you may ask? The term 'almanac' describes a genre of publication, rather than a single outlet. The genre is defined by a combination of astrological, meteorological, and statistical data measured by year. This means The Farmer's Almanac is just one outlet of many almanacs. Although the publication has confirmed it's shuttering its print booklet, other almanacs will remain, including The Old Farmer's Almanac.
The Old Farmer's Almanac is a similar, older publication, based in New Hampshire, that's been around since 1792. Both almanacs cover similar topics, ranging from long-range weather predictions to gardening tips. The Old Farmer's Almanac can be easily identified by its familiar yellow cover, which has been used since 1851. This is the Almanac we reference most in our coverage of Farmer's Almanac stories here at Good Housekeeping. The print booklet, as well as the digital site, will remain up and unaffected despite the news of The Farmer's Almanac's closure.
Fan Reactions to the Confusion
In the wake of the news of The Farmer's Almanac shutdown, The Old Farmer's Almanac took to their website and social media on November 6, 2025, to share their regards and note the common confusion between the two outlets. The publication made sure to clarify that they will not be shuttering their print booklet, stating, "Rest assured, as sure as the Sun will rise, The Old Farmer’s Almanac—with our familiar yellow cover and 80 percent accurate weather forecasts—will be around for generations to come."
Fans of the resource commented with relief, writing, "Whoa. I was super bummed for a minute there!!!! Phew. Thank you for remaining steadfast!! 😊" and "Yes! This is the news I needed 💜."
Other commenters shared appreciation, noting, "Thanks for this clarification!!" and "Pfew... 😌 I had no idea there was another Farmer's Almanac. Glad you're here to stay! 😊👍."
Although it's sad to hear The Farmer's Almanac is ending its print publication, we're glad to know The Old Farmer's Almanac remains to predict another day.
Kate (she/her) is the associate editor of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. She writes features, commerce, and travel content. Kate brings nearly five years of home, food, and lifestyle experience to the role, including time as editorial assistant at Good Housekeeping. Her bylines have appeared in Woman’s Day, Food Network Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Dream Kitchens & Baths, and more. When she’s not writing, Kate can be found lazing in the park with a sudoku in hand.
