Farmers' Almanac
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| + | '''''Farmers' Almanac''''' is an annual [[North America]]n [[periodical]] that has been in continuous publication since 1818. Published by the Almanac Publishing Company, of [[Lewiston, Maine]], it is famous for its long-range [[weather prediction]]s and [[astronomical]] data, as well as its trademark blend of [[humor]], [[trivia]], and advice on [[gardening]], [[cooking]], [[fishing]], and human-interest crusades. [[Conservation ethic|Conservation]], [[sustainable living]], and [[simplicity]] are core [[values]] of the publication and its editors, and these themes are heavily promoted in every edition. | ||
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| + | In addition to the popular [[United States of America|American]] version, the Almanac Publishing Company also publishes the ''[[Canada|Canadian]] Farmers' Almanac'' and a [[promotional item|promotional]] version that businesses can [[personalize]] and distribute to customers. The total annual distribution of all ''Farmers' Almanac'' editions is more than 4 million copies. | ||
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Farmers' Almanac is an annual North American periodical that has been in continuous publication since 1818. Published by the Almanac Publishing Company, of Lewiston, Maine, it is famous for its long-range weather predictions and astronomical data, as well as its trademark blend of humor, trivia, and advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, and human-interest crusades. Conservation, sustainable living, and simplicity are core values of the publication and its editors, and these themes are heavily promoted in every edition.
In addition to the popular American version, the Almanac Publishing Company also publishes the Canadian Farmers' Almanac and a promotional version that businesses can personalize and distribute to customers. The total annual distribution of all Farmers' Almanac editions is more than 4 million copies.
