We can learn a lot about how to survive hard times from the early settlers, wouldn’t you say? I mean, we talk about surviving a disaster like a major blackout… grocery stores being looted during civil breakdown… and hospitals being … Continue reading
With only two ingredients and a little time you can stockpile a survival food that’s been used for centuries. Let’s take a lesson out of the history books and learn from various soldiers, sailors, and explorers throughout time. It’s time … Continue reading
Small scale organic farming is the only logical solution to the world’s food needs, according to a report from a United Nations organization. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, or UNCTAD, recommends in a 341-page report the world … Continue reading
I don’t know how much you stay up-to-date on international news. You should. Several parts of the world are in various stages of collapse and not only is a stern warning sign that hard times are ahead, but it also … Continue reading
It used to be your right to openly grow a garden or have livestock in your yard if you so desired, but the laws are now so strict that, for many of us, growing our own food when living an … Continue reading
Community supported agricultural initiatives are a great way to build interpersonal bonds and provide a valuable service simultaneously. That said, food forests may be the next evolution and so far, the results look very promising. What exactly is a food … Continue reading
The worst is going to happen at some point. At some point you’re going to have to rely on your food storage to stay alive. It doesn’t take too many meals of white rice and dry cornbread with canned chili … Continue reading
How To Create A Food Storage Supply For You And Your Spouse … For As Little As $5 Per Week People who live in America rarely consider the need for building up a food supply to offset a national crisis, … Continue reading
This is a guest post by Bonnie of Opportunity Farm Eastern WA As a long-time Master Food Preserver, I applaud the recent interest in canning for long-term survival. However, I am appalled at the recklessness of those who think that … Continue reading
Venezuela is out of food. After several years of long lines, rationing, and shortages, the socialist country does not have enough food to feed its population, and the opposition government has declared a “nutritional emergency.” This is just the most recent … Continue reading
Most people don’t realize that the American Farmer is gone; they have been replaced by a handful of multinational corporations that now import a growing portion of our country’s food supply from foreign factory farms. With cooperation from the U.S … Continue reading
Last week I began a new series called, Back to Basics. As I said in my first article: “Why and How to Stockpile Water for Emergencies”, this may be familiar ground for a lot of you but to some this … Continue reading
Though there are many different methods of preparing meat for long-term storage, without a doubt, canning it is the easiest way to store large quantities of it in a manner that gives you an almost eternal shelf life. Canning meat … Continue reading