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The Old Farmer’s Almanac’
What’s Tried & True (& What’s New) In
The Old Farmer’s Almanac’
Janice Stillman, editor of
The Old Farmer s Almanac, discusses the publication s history, its magic formula and the secret to its longevity.
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Sporting a soft yellow background and centuries-old illustrations, the cover looks largely the same from year to year. Still, don’t let that fool you. “The goal of every issue of
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is to be as modern as the moment,” explains editor Janice Stillman.
Stillman has shepherded
The Old Farmer’s Almanac since 2000. She’s the publication’s first female editor and its 13th editor to date.