The Farmers’ Almanac, one of the longest-running publications in American history, has been saved from closure after being acquired by new ownership, who has the goal of preserving the 208-year-old institution and its future editions.
The announcement, made January 28, comes just months after the publication revealed it would cease operations following its 2026 edition due to financial pressures. The acquisition establishes Farmers’ Almanac LLC, a New York–based company formed to continue the publication and protect its legacy.
For more than two centuries, the Farmers’ Almanac has been a source for long-range weather forecasts, seasonal guidance, folklore, humor, and practical advice for farmers, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country. The new owner is Unofficial Networks, an publication that has traditionally focused on skiing, snowboarding, national parks, mountain adventures, and outdoor exploration.
“I saw the announcement that one of America’s most enduring publications was set to close, and it felt wrong to stand by while an irreplaceable piece of our national heritage disappeared,” said Tim Konrad, founder and publisher of Unofficial Networks. “The Farmers’ Almanac is more than just a book — it’s a living link to generations of knowledge and curiosity about the natural world. We have been working closely with the dedicated Farmers’ Almanac team to preserve the trusted content readers have relied on since 1818, including long-range weather forecasts, gardening wisdom, astronomical insights, practical advice, humor, and the publication’s distinctive voice.”
Konrad leads the newly formed Farmers’ Almanac LLC, which plans to revive and expand future print editions while maintaining the publication’s online presence. The Farmers’ Almanac website will remain active, providing access to archived forecasts, seasonal content, and features.
Peter Geiger, longtime publisher and editor emeritus of the Farmers’ Almanac, welcomed the transition in an announcement on its website.
“An American tradition continues! For more than 200 years, the values and wisdom of the Farmers’ Almanac have been protected and nurtured by four owner-publishers,” Geiger said. “I am grateful to have found the right next custodian in Tim Konrad. I am also confident he will honor its heritage and carry it forward for generations to come.”
Founded in 1818 in Morristown, New Jersey, and later based in Maine, the Farmers’ Almanac is one of America’s oldest continuously published periodicals. Its content has long included weather forecasts, planting calendars, moon phases, astronomical data, fishing forecasts, home remedies, and folklore, earning it a place in households, barns, and workshops nationwide.
According to the new ownership, future plans include restoring the familiar annual print edition that has appeared on kitchen tables and bookshelves for generations, while adapting the publication for modern audiences.
The Farmers’ Almanac remains accessible online, where readers can continue to explore its content as the publication enters its next chapter under new leadership.
