Farmers' Almanac Revived Under New Ownership

Lewiston-based publication acquired by New York media company Unofficial Networks

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:47am

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The Farmers' Almanac, a long-running publication known for its weather forecasts and gardening tips, has been acquired by New York-based media company Unofficial Networks after the previous publishers announced they could no longer afford to continue it. The new owner plans to focus on growing the almanac's digital presence before potentially resuming its annual print editions.

Why it matters

The Farmers' Almanac has been a beloved American tradition for over 200 years, providing readers with a unique mix of weather predictions, gardening advice, and other practical tips. Its acquisition by a new owner ensures the publication's legacy will continue, even as it adapts to changing consumer habits and the shift towards digital media.

The details

Unofficial Networks, a media company that focuses on skiing and other outdoor recreation, has acquired the Farmers' Almanac from its previous Lewiston-based publishers. While the print edition has had an annual circulation of over 800,000 copies, the new owner plans to first concentrate on building up the almanac's digital presence before potentially resuming the print publication. The company's founder, Tim Konrad, said he wants to transform the Farmers' Almanac into a 'living, breathing publication' with more frequent content updates to encourage daily engagement from readers.

  • The Farmers' Almanac has been published for over 200 years.
  • The previous publishers announced in November 2025 that they could no longer afford to continue the publication.
  • Unofficial Networks acquired the Farmers' Almanac in January 2026.

The players

Unofficial Networks

A New York-based media company that focuses on skiing and other outdoor recreation, and has acquired the Farmers' Almanac.

Tim Konrad

The founder and publisher of Unofficial Networks, who plans to grow the Farmers' Almanac's digital presence and potentially resume its print editions.

Peter Geiger

The longtime publisher and editor emeritus of the Farmers' Almanac, who welcomed the transition to new ownership.

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What they’re saying

“We want to develop this more into a living, breathing publication that has a lot more content on a daily basis and gives people more of a reason to come back, hopefully multiple times a day, to get the latest Farmers' Almanac content.”

— Tim Konrad, Founder and Publisher, Unofficial Networks (Bangor Daily News)

“An American tradition continues. For more than 200 years, the values and wisdom of the Farmers' Almanac have been protected and nurtured by four owner-publishers. I am grateful to have found the right next custodian in Tim Konrad. I am also confident he will honor its heritage and carry it forward for generations to come.”

— Peter Geiger, Publisher and Editor Emeritus, Farmers' Almanac (Bangor Daily News)

What’s next

Unofficial Networks plans to first focus on growing the Farmers' Almanac's digital presence before potentially resuming the publication's annual print editions, though a timeline for the return of the print version has not been confirmed.

The takeaway

The acquisition of the Farmers' Almanac by Unofficial Networks ensures the continuation of this beloved American institution, even as it adapts to the digital age. The new owner's plans to transform the publication into a 'living, breathing' resource with more frequent content updates suggest the Farmers' Almanac will remain a trusted source of weather forecasts, gardening advice, and other practical information for generations to come.