Introducing the 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac 📒

Letter From the Editors: It's a big day at the Almanac! [The Old Farmer's Store]( [Almanacs and Books]( [Calendars]( [Digital]( [Kitchen]( [Home Goods]( [Garden]( [Letter From the Editors]( [Hero]( Dear Almanac readers, Happy New Almanac Year! Today, August 30, is the official “Debut Day” of The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac! Like clockwork, the new edition hits the shelves. And, boy, it’s been an unusual year for publishing your annual Almanac! An Unusual Year Like many, we were challenged this year with the rising costs of paper, the supply chain issues, and other related factors. There’s no need to get into detail about how the sausage is made, so to speak, but we are pleased to share that The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is available THIS WEEK in local retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, from sea to shining sea to shining sea (there’s also the Arctic Ocean!). [See which stores carry the Almanac in your zip or postal code.]( The amazing thing is that the Almanac—now in its 231st year—has never missed a single year since it first appeared in the fall of 1792, when George Washington was still president, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. ([Find out about one close call!]() What’s more, The Old Farmer’s Almanac continues to be printed in the United States after all these years, which is another tradition that we’re all very proud to uphold. [Image - Chicks]( To Patrons For the past year or so, we have been doggedly attentive to the mission set forth by our founder Robert B. Thomas (pictured on the cover) to make this edition, like every previous one, “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” We believe that our Almanac has survived and thrived across all of this time mainly because we have continued to carry out this simple mission! Indeed, although putting together each Almanac is serious business, if truth be told, we do have a lot of laughs throughout the process. In meetings, in discussions about articles—even when titling stories—a theme of humor and good cheer has always been present in this book. Consider, for instance, our Essay Contest. We choose topics that we hope will inspire you to submit your most entertaining tales. Winning entries are often sentimental, but sometimes they are silly—and that’s okay. We all need a lift. Our Anecdotes & Pleasantries are intended to bring smiles or at least a good-spirited groan. Even weather forecasts can have a humorous aspect. What? Well, certainly not our state-of-the-art, science-based predictions for the various regions of the continent—these are no laughing matter. We refer you instead to the other weather predictions, the ones that appear in italic type, vertically, on the Almanac’s Right-Hand Calendar Pages. This whimsical verse—called “doggerel”—is considered by many to be low art, but creating it demands a high degree of verbal dexterity and a vivid imagination. Formulated with as few syllables as possible, the verse contains a modicum of truth: Each month’s rhyme is loosely based on our data-driven prognostications, playfully interpreted to capture the character of the season, occasionally with invented words such as found in “Sometimes dry, sometimes wettled” (August 29–31). [Image - August Page]( May the 2023 Almanac continue to offer a “pleasant degree of humor” and exceed your expectations every day of the year! Sincerely, Your Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors Where to pick up a copy - Is the 2023 edition in your local store? [See which retail stores carry the Almanac where you live!]( - Order the classic paperback (with the hole) or the hardcover edition from the [Almanac.com store](. - Or, order the softcover paperback (thicker cover, no hole, extra pages) from[Amazon.com (U.S.)]( or [Amazon.ca (Canadian)]( - Plus, we offer [digital editions]( for both the U.S. and Canada (downloadable, printable, no shipping) for instant access. What's inside the new 2023 Almanac? Although the Almanac is about far more than weather, many of our readers first ask about our winter predictions. [Image - Winter Map]( The 2022-2023 Winter Outlook - The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is telling “A Tale of Two Winters,” predicting that this winter will split the country in two. - Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons. One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives. For 231 years, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping readers to prepare for the season ahead with its 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts. - For most of the western half of the United States, The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a coming winter that’s “Wet & Mild,” with lots of (mostly) rain and temperatures that trend upward by as much as several degrees above normal. This is in stark contrast to what’s coming for the rest of the country. - Winter for much of the Midwest and along the East Coast is best described as “Shivery & Snowy.” The eastern half of the U.S. should brace for potentially record-breaking cold to define the season. This frigid forecast extends to the Deep South and Texas, which could see the mercury diving as much as 8 degrees F below normal! - Freezing temperatures will also bring above-average snow totals to most areas in the eastern U.S. that typically experience snowfall. [Image - Food]( In addition to forecasts, highlights from the 2023 Almanac include . . . - Dispatches from family farms: stories from a diverse group of independent farmers taking big risks that pay off personally, in their communities, and for the environment. - Gardening tips for perfect perennials and chiles for every palate. Also, gardening trends for the coming year (a sneak peek: 54% of young adults would rather go to a garden center than a night club). - Festive food: delicious dishes (and family traditions) from a Ukrainian Christmas and sweet and savory winners from the Almanac’s banana recipe contest. - Practical life advice: a straightforward method for organizing keepsakes and some sometimes surprising home remedies to handle hay fever. - Stories as only The Old Farmer’s Almanac can tell: a legendary timekeeper; an ancient grain that’s not just for the birds; a step-by-step guide to hatching chickens; and much, much more! The Gift That Brings Smiles [Image - OFA Classic w/flowers]( Pick up a copy of the new 2023 Almanac while copies are available! If you’re always looking for gifts, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for all family members, teachers, and friends. The Almanac is the one book that you can read all year, again and again, because it has information and advice that you can use—or be amused by—every day! [Order Your 2023 Almanac!]( Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2022 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](