The Other Almanac, published by OR Books in collaboration with Little Broad Studio in Krumville, NY, is a reimagining of The Old Farmer's Almanac. The Old Farmer's Almanac is the oldest continuous print publication in the US – It's a mix of old wisdom, garden advice, little poems, jokes, how to's, recipes, calendars, weather predictions and more. Although it's advertised as "for everyone", it's limited culturally, does not take stands and has historically catered to rural white american farmers.
A sparkling new take on an age-old publication, The Other Almanac brings together writers, artists and activists who contribute captivating items about environmentalism, gardening, recipes, folklore, seasonal savvy, and off-the-beaten-track entertainments, all presented in brilliant color and eye-popping design.
Among the pieces featured in the 2025 edition are:
- Rich data visualizations of forest fires, ice melt, and bodies found in bogs
- A list of objects left on the moon
- A checklist for signs of spring in NYC
- Herbal tips for every month from Anima Mundi herbals
- Recipes for making seasonal food from foraged edibles
- A column on birding throughout the seasons in NYC
- A eulogy for Flaco (the Central Park owl)
- A history of the iconic "Happy to Serve You" deli coffee cup
- A photo essay about the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
- A look at an NYC feud between two fish spots on City Island
- Obituaries for recently extinct animals and plants
