Farmer's Almanac

What Farmer's Almanac does

Farmers' Almanac is a continuously published American periodical founded in 1818, headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, offering long-range weather forecasts, celestial and lunar calendars, gardening and fishing guides, and traditional seasonal-living content. Its core technical asset is a proprietary weather-forecasting formula combining sunspot cycles, lunar position, tidal pull, and 200 years of historical pattern weighting, administered by a prognosticator operating under the long-standing Caleb Weatherbee pseudonym. The product surface includes an annual print edition, regional long-range weather forecasts (seven US zones, five Canadian zones), seasonal extended forecasts (winter, summer, fall), and an interlocking set of calendars (Best Days, Gardening by the Moon, Fishing, Full Moon, Zodiac), plus a Weather History Database covering 50 years of US conditions and supported by Visual Crossing data. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model monetized through a $13.99/year All-Access digital membership and one-time print edition sales via retail newsstands and direct mail. Following Geiger Publishing's November 2025 announcement of closure, Unofficial Networks acquired Farmers' Almanac in January 2026, establishing Farmers' Almanac LLC under custodian Tim Konrad with stated plans to revive and expand the print edition.

Name

Farmer's Almanac

Legal name

Almanac Publishing Co.

Website

https://farmersalmanac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Farmers' Almanac, founded in 1818 and based in Lewiston, Maine, publishes long-range weather forecasts, lunar/celestial calendars, gardening and fishing guides for U.S. and Canadian consumers, and sells them via print editions and a $13.99/year All-Access digital membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weather Forecasting and Seasonal Almanac Publications

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT) (AFAGALAB)

Keywords

• Long-range weather forecasts
• Gardening calendars
• Fishing calendars
• Astronomy content
• Seasonal living advice

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Digital Membership Subscription: All-Access digital membership provides access to long-range weather forecasts, Best Days calendars, Gardening by the Moon calendar, Fishing calendar, and ad-free content. Priced at $13.99/year with free shipping on print edition included.
2. Print Edition Sales: Physical almanac published annually since 1818, sold through retail and direct orders. The 2026 edition was initially announced as the final edition before acquisition by Unofficial Networks revived publication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Farmers' Almanac publishes a proprietary long-range weather forecast and an integrated suite of lunar- and zodiac-based planning calendars, including Best Days, Gardening, Fishing, Full Moon, and Zodiac calendars. Content is delivered through an annual print edition and a digital All-Access Membership at $13.99/year, with regional Winter, Summer, and Fall extended forecasts for the US and Canada. The publication, in print since 1818, also provides weather lore, astronomy guides, a 50-year weather history database, and seasonal home-living content.

Product overview

The Farmers' Almanac is a traditional American publication offering a suite of calendar-based planning tools centered on weather forecasting and natural/celestial cycles. The core offering is the annual Farmers' Almanac publication, which provides long-range weather forecasts using a proprietary formula based on sunspot cycles, lunar position, tidal pull, and historical patterns. The digital platform delivers multiple interconnected calendars including the Long Range Weather Forecast (regional US and Canada coverage), Winter/Summer/Fall Extended Forecasts, Best Days Calendar, Gardening Calendar, Fishing Calendar, Full Moon Calendar, and Zodiac Calendar. All features are accessible through an All-Access Membership subscription ($13.99/year) with premium content behind a paywall. In January 2026, the publication was acquired by Unofficial Networks and rebranded as Farmers' Almanac LLC, with plans to revive and expand the print edition. The company is headquartered in Lewiston, Maine and has operated continuously since 1818.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farmers' Almanac Core Publication (Annual Print and Digital Almanac) The flagship annual publication offering long-range weather forecasts, gardening calendars based on moon phases, fishing calendars, full moon calendars, zodiac calendars, best days calendars, weather history database, seasonal forecasts (winter, summer, fall), weather lore articles, and astronomical guides. Sold in print since 1818 and digitally through the All-Access Membership.
• All-Access Membership Premium annual subscription offering access to all Farmers' Almanac features including extended 12-month weather forecasts, Best Days Calendar, Gardening by the Moon Calendar, Fishing Calendar, Zodiac Calendar, and ad-free access. Priced at $13.99 per year with free shipping on print editions.
• Long Range Weather Forecast Regional long-range weather forecasts covering United States (7 zones) and Canada (5 zones) with 3-day block forecasts, helping users plan vacations, weddings, heating budgets, and special events.
• Winter Weather Forecast Annual extended winter weather forecast for United States and Canada, predicting dramatic weather swings, snowfall patterns, and cold outbreaks from December through March. Uses a formula based on sunspot cycles, lunar position, tidal pull, and historical patterns.
• Summer Weather Forecast Extended summer weather forecast predicting heat patterns, precipitation trends, hurricane threats for United States and Canada. Includes Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend regional forecasts.
• Fall Weather Forecast Extended fall weather forecast for September through November, including Halloween weather predictions, regional precipitation and snowfall outlooks for United States and Canada.
• Fishing Calendar Annual fishing calendar based on moon phases and zodiac signs predicting best days and times (morning/evening) for fishing. Ratings include Best, Good, Fair, and Poor conditions.
• Gardening Calendar Planting calendar using moon phases and zodiac position to predict optimal dates for planting above-ground crops, root crops, transplanting, pruning, and other gardening tasks. Includes monthly gardening to-do lists.
• Full Moon Calendar Annual full moon calendar listing all 13 full moons with dates, times, traditional Native American names (Wolf Moon, Snow Moon, Worm Moon, etc.), supermoon information, and Blue Moon details.
• Zodiac Calendar Calendar showing the moon's placement in zodiac signs with associations to body parts. Includes zodiac sign characteristics (fruitful/barren, dry/moist, masculine/feminine) used for determining optimal days for activities.
• Best Days Calendar Calendar identifying optimal days for various activities based on moon phase, zodiac position, and celestial factors. Activities include weaning, potty training, fishing, gardening, pruning, setting eggs, home repair, and more.
• Weather History Database Historical weather database powered by Visual Crossing allowing users to search weather conditions for any day in the past 50 years, covering US locations.
• Weather Lore Articles Collection of weather folklore articles exploring natural weather signs, persimmon seed predictions, animal behavior indicators, and traditional forecasting methods passed down through generations.
• Hurricane Preparedness Guide Educational primer on hurricanes, tornadoes, and storm surges including safety tips, disaster supply kit recommendations, and evacuation guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-85% self-reported accuracy on regional weather forecasts

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Unofficial NetworksflagshipOthers · 28 January 2026Unofficial Networks, a family-owned outdoor media company, acquired the Farmers' Almanac in January 2026, saving the 208-year-old publication from permanent closure after its parent company Geiger Publishing announced it would conclude publication following the 2026 edition. The acquisition established Farmers' Almanac LLC with founder Tim Konrad positioned as the new custodian to preserve and sustain the publication's traditions. Both brands will continue operating independently with plans to revive and expand the annual print edition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Better Homes & Gardens: Better Homes & Gardens is a large mainstream home and gardening media brand with deep content around gardening, seasonal living, and home tips. It overlaps with Farmers' Almanac's gardening and home-living audience at much larger scale.
• Hobby Farms: Hobby Farms is a media brand targeting small-scale and hobby farmers with content on livestock, crops, and homesteading. It overlaps with Farmers' Almanac's farmer and gardener segments, though its focus is more on operational how-to content than forecasting.
• Mother Earth News: Mother Earth News covers sustainable living, organic gardening, and homesteading. It shares Farmers' Almanac's gardening and traditional-living audience but emphasizes modern sustainability practices over almanac folklore and long-range forecasting.

Broad incumbents

• AccuWeather: AccuWeather is a large-scale commercial weather forecasting company providing short- and long-range forecasts across digital, TV, and enterprise channels. While focused on shorter-term accuracy, it competes with Farmers' Almanac for consumer weather attention and subscription dollars.
• Weather Underground: Weather Underground provides hyper-local weather data and forecasts sourced from a large personal weather station network. It competes for the same consumer weather-information audience with a more data-driven, technology-forward approach.
• The Weather Channel: The Weather Channel is a major weather media brand offering forecasts, news, and original content across web, mobile, and television. It represents the broad, modern alternative to Farmers' Almanac's traditional almanac-style forecasting.

Direct peers

• The Old Farmer's Almanac: Founded in 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac is the closest direct competitor — a long-running annual almanac publisher offering competing long-range weather forecasts, gardening calendars, and astronomical data to the same U.S./Canada consumer audience.

Regional players

• Yankee Magazine: Yankee Magazine is a long-running regional lifestyle publication covering New England traditions, food, and home. It shares Farmers' Almanac's Maine heritage, traditional New England audience, and seasonal lifestyle content, though it does not focus on weather forecasting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/TheFarmersAlmanac
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• TikToktiktok.com/@farmersalmanac

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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