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After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner
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FILE -A copy of the final edition of the Farmers' Almanac is seen, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Alexander, Maine. - photo by AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Farmers' Almanac isn't going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the bright lights of New York City and a new owner. Beloved by farmers and gardeners, the almanac was first printed in 1818 and — like the arguably more famous Old Farmer’s Almanac — relies on a secret formula of sunspots, planetary positions and lunar cycles to generate long-range weather forecasts. It's been acquired by Unofficial Networks, a digital publisher focused on skiing and outdoor recreation.