Jud's Journal: How Our Gift Shop Started in the Bathroom

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History of the Almanac Shop

The gift shop at Yankee Publishing Inc. (publishers of The Old Farmer’s Almanac) goes back a long ways—and has an unusual beginning.

Enjoy this true story, recalled with humor by Judson Hale, the Editor in Chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Watch some other entertaining episodes of Jud’s Journal:

And of course, Jud’s videos about his favorite New England States:

About The Author

Judson D. Hale Sr.

Jud Hale is the Editor Emeritus of The Old Farmer’s Almanac; Jud was the 12th editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac (since 1792!) and joined the parent company Yankee Publishing in 1958 as an Assistant Editor. Read More from Judson D. Hale Sr.

Erja (not verified)

12 years 1 month ago

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John Fattaruso (not verified)

14 years 6 months ago

Great story, and especially nice to hear it from someone who was there, and related to the founder as well. This journal should be a nice feature. The videos really make the website come alive.