Philom. is short for Philomath, a Greek word than means “lover of learning.” During America’s early days, publishers of almanacs were held in great esteem for their knowledge, and often carried the title "Philom." after their names. Both Ben Franklin (a.k.a. Poor Richard, Philom.) and David Young, Founding Editor of the Farmers' Almanac, used the title, as did Ray Geiger, the longest-running Almanac editor in history. When the Almanac's current editor, Peter Geiger, joined the editorial team, he renewed this almanac tradition, taking the title for himself and, later, conferring it to Managing Editor Sandi Duncan. Click here to meet the editors.