Announcement from the Almanac Editors

The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac [View Online Version]( [Almanacs]( [Calendars]( [Digital]( [Cooking]( [Garden]( [Home Goods]( [Weather]( Dear Almanac readers, Today, September 11, is the official Debut Day of The 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac! Welcome, friends, to the 227th consecutive edition—[now available in retail stores across North America](. As is traditional, this is our annual letter to you—our loyal Companion newsletter readers—about the new edition. Over the past year, we have enjoyed even more ways connect with you! From your comments on [Almanac.com]( pages to your posts on [Facebook](, we have had the pleasure of chatting directly with you, exchanging ideas, answering questions, and sharing tips and a smile. What did we hear? Almanac readers value common sense, getting back to basics, and being self-sufficient—instead of always relying on someone else or something else that’s mass-produced. You read The Old Farmer’s Almanac because it’s useful, trusted, and timeless—providing a comforting constant in a changing world. Does this ring true for you? A Comforting Constant in a Changing World Toward this end, the [2019 edition]( reflects some of our best age-old traditions—from pickling to sausage-making—but with a more practical, modern twist. (As we always say at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, what’s old is new again!) GET 3 FREE GIFTS (a $15.99 value!) when you buy our hardcover Collector’s Edition. Offer includes our popular Gardening Calendar, plus replica Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago. [LEARN MORE]( Find all-new articles on . . . - The ABCs of Pickling: Asparagus, Beets, Corn—and Cukes! Whether you pick a peck or purchase a few pounds, preserving this harvest is as easy as—well, you know. - How to Make Sausage at Home: Approach sausage as meat loaf in casings or as patties or rolls, and you’ve mastered the art. - The Pros and Cons of Backyard Livestock: Thinking of converting your backyard into a working farm? (P.S. Ever seen a chicken in a dog costume?) Start here. - Join the Green Thumb Club: Foolproof advice for beginners, “black thumbs,” and anyone trying to grow food. - Plate Your Petals: Edible flowers are blossoming into an old-is-new-again culinary trend. - Special Report: Some of the folks who grow our food share their stories, inspirations, and dreams in farmer to table. Not a food grower or a cook? Perhaps you’re a sky watcher who enjoys folklore and nature. Here are more new stories . . . - Adventures in the Zodiac Zone: What’s behind the Sun and the Moon? - The Day the Sun Exploded: Yes, it could happen again! - Must Be a Full Moon! Strange things happen every 29½ days—or do they? - Telling the Bees: A swarm of facts, folklore, and traditions. - Duck Stamp Dynasty: Three brothers get their ducks in a row in the only federally funded art contest in existence. - The Northern Mockingbird—Nature’s Great Crooner: Don’t say a word; see how it’s inspired songs, paintings, and literature. And who doesn’t love puppies? Here are even more Almanac stories . . . - Take Two Cocker Spaniels and Call Me in the Morning: Why a pet may be the best medicine. - The Fastest Man’s Last Death-Defying Ride and how it led to seat belts in cars. - Baseball’s Most Amazin’ Season: Fifty years ago, the New York Mets turned the sports world upside down. Here’s how and why. - 2019 Trends: A forecast of the fun and fascinating ideas upcoming this year—from DNA kits to help people choose the best food to toilets that flush on command. ALMANACS MAKE GREAT GIFTS and fit perfectly inside Christmas stockings! Now, when you buy more—you save more. Discounts up to 30%! No promo code needed. [LEARN MORE]( Your Calendar of the Heavens And, as always, you’ll find everything that makes this a true almanac—a calendar of the heavens and a time capsule of the year: - timetables for the year’s astronomical events, Moon phase information, and celestial happenings - traditionally 80 percent–accurate daily weather forecasts for all of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii - calendar pages with holidays, history, historical data, and folklore for every day of the year - planting, frost, animal gestation, and measuring tables, plus reference charts and tools - the best days to do things (from fishing to weaning, from planting to setting eggs) - cooking and gardening tips, home and health remedies, and seasonal advice - anecdotes & pleasantries, quirky facts, contests, profound proverbs Plus, the 2019 edition has much more that makes every day special throughout the year! We hope that you enjoy the 2019 Almanac! We endeavor not just to meet your expectations but to exceed them. ALMANAC CALENDARS for 2019 are shipping now! Choose from 8 designs that range from the Moon, weather, and gardening to fun and folklore and the countryside. [SHOP NOW!]( Where to Find the Almanac? Look for The 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac everywhere that books and magazines are sold. - Is the 2019 edition in your local store? [See which retail stores carry the Almanac]( where you live! - Or find the Almanac in online stores, including [Amazon.com](. - Of course, you can always find a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac on Almanac.com](—in both paperback and hardcover editions. - Plus, we offer a [2019 Digital Edition](—downloadable, printable, and instant access—so you also have access anytime, anywhere! Still printed in the USA, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest almanac (founded in 1792, during George Washington’s presidency!), oldest continually published periodical in North America, and most popular annual publication in existence today. Thank you for your loyalty—and the generations of loyalty from many of our Almanac families! Sincerely, Your Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors JUST RELEASED: NEW ALMANAC COOKBOOK titled Field to Fork. It’s a collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore. A great gift! 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