Farmers' Almanac editor-in-chief explains why it's ending after 200 years

Readers have been upset to learn that the Farmers’ Almanac is ceasing publication after more than 200 years in existence

Readers have been upset to learn that the Farmers’ Almanac is ceasing publication after more than 200 years in existence.

No, not that one.

The Nov. 6 announcement by the staff at the Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac not only caused an outpouring of support for a publication that began in 1818, but also resulted in a competing farmer’s almanac putting out a statement that it is still very much in business.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, based in New Hampshire, issued a news release on Nov. 7 clearing up any confusion by noting that it is “still going strong.”

Here’s what to know.