Survival Firearms on a Budget Few would argue the importance of firearms in an overall prepping plan. Firearms can provide you with food as well as protecting you and your family. The reality is, in
Making a Broadhead from a Teaspoon Originally posted on BushcraftUK A lot of folk don’t understand hunting with a bow or crossbow and how it kills an animal. Firstly, a field point is just a
4 Knots Everyone Should Know Click the image to WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gAP1F1RinFE
Turmeric: a Potent, All Natural Antibiotic Spices come from plants, and many of those plants have strong medicinal properties that are known to fight infections and support our overall health. One of the most powerful
Grow Onions Indoors the Easy Way Onions are sturdy vegetable that can grow with minimal warmth and light. They also store very easily and make a perfect year-round crop to have growing at home. You
Should We Be Staking our Food Security on Commercial Seed Banks? Seed banks, like the Svalbard Global Seed Vault located in the Norwegian permafrost, have been in the news lately due to a story about
How to Easily Restore Cast Iron Cast iron skillets, pots and ovens can last forever, and they are some of the best hardware you can use for outdoor cooking. However, they are also prone to
The Amazing Benefits of Dehydrated Potatoes Dehydrating white potatoes is a very easy process that can yield amazing results on a few different levels. However, it is not a very common practice as the emphasis
How to Make Homemade MREs by Patrick Blair, for Survival At Home Homemade MREs can come in handy whether you’re preparing for a zombie apocalypse or maybe just a weekend camping trip with the
The Single Most Forgotten Survival Item Written by: Esther for Extreme Survival When stocking for an emergency or survival situation, people generally think to stock food, water, and building materials first. These are all good things to
Building A Better Mouse Trap For Survival Mouse traps are one of the most overlooked but essential survival tools. Maybe it’s so overlooked because no one really wants to think about eating a rat. The
30 Things you should have in your Medical First Aid Kits Originally posted on Off Grid Survival First Aid Kits are one of those preparedness items that people often neglect. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to
Oven Canning for Long Term Storage Originally posted by Lisa Lynn for The Prepper Project Oven Canning Dried Goods For Long Term Storage Dried goods make great emergency food if stored properly. But it’s no
29 Reasons to Use Coffee Filters for Survival Coffee filters are ubiquitous. They are inexpensive, light weight and readily available. Heck, you can purchase coffee filters at the Dollar store, Amazon Costco, the corner grocery
6 Ways to Hack Outdoor Solar Lights for Survival Originally posted by Nancy, for Prep Happy It’s that startling moment when the lights go out in the middle of the night. You haven’t had time
8 Survival Tips From a Grand Canyon Rescue Ranger On the eve of his retirement, Bil Vandergraff, Grand Canyon’s most experienced search-and-rescue ranger, sits down for a career debriefing and explains why you should absolutely
Prepper Medicine Cabinet Top prepper medicines to stock for survival When there is no doctor and when there is no medicine, what then? Survival medicine is doing what you can with what you have, so
6 Steps For Car Survival 1. How to Fill Your Gas Tank to Help Survive a Crisis If you’re like the majority of Americans you might be the kind of person who waits until your
Vegetable & Fruit October Growing Guide Originally posted on Allotment-garden.org October is really the last of the hectic months on the vegetable plot. There’s little to sow and plant but still a fair amount to
Freeze-Drying vs Dehydration Understand the food drying processes for backpacking Freeze-dried and dehydrated foods aren’t just relevant to you when you buy Astronaut Ice Cream for your kids at the amusement park. These are two
Common Survival Uses for Tarps and Ponchos Tarps or plastic sheets are often seen as an accessory and option in survival kits and gear. However, they should be an essential component that is included in
Unexpected Uses for Tea Bags Tea bags have a surprisingly-useful number of practical applications that everyone should know about. This is in addition to the health benefits associated with drinking tea that can also be
Making the Most of Your Firewood Firewood needs to be prepared properly in order to produce heat and energy efficiently. Different types of wood also produce different characteristics that can impact the quality of your
Cold Weather Fish Are Biting, You Just Need to Find Them Contrary to popular opinion, fish do not hibernate, nor do they stop eating when the temperature drops and lakes freeze over. Cold weather fishing
THIS Is How You Make Real Bugout Plans In today’s post we’re going to go over how to put together a realistic bug out plan. “Bugging out” seems to be on practically every preppers
10 Reasons Why You Do Not Want to Bug Out By Pat Henry, Prepper Journal The plan seems simple doesn’t it? All you need for the best chance of survival for your family is a
How To Forage For Food Originally written by Trina Schmidt, Ed.D. for The Survivalist Blog Learning to Forage for Food! Being able to go outdoors and see a plant and know that it is edible
Hydration for the Apocalypse: How to Store Water for Long-Term Emergencies by Brett and Kate McKay for The Art of Manliness A big storm and earthquake hits your town. It’s a certifiable quakenado. Your house
DIY Bug Out Trailer Built Your Way Originally posted by Guest Contributor on May 13, 2015@prepperjournal Editor’s Note: This article was generously contributed by Brian Carter and continues in the current theme of discussing vehicular
10 Disturbing SHTF Threats that most Preppers Haven’t Prepared For Originally Posted by: Robert Richardson for Off Grid Survival When planning for a SHTF scenario, there’s really only one thing that we can be sure
Survival Psychology: The Most Important Survival Skill This post “Stay calm and think clearly” (from the Wilderness Survival page of The One Stop Survival Preparedness Guide by Craig Nicholson) is long, but
Survival Gear: The Weirdest Stuff That Should Be In Your Survival Kit Originally written by Tin MacWelch for Outdoor Life Opinions about survival gear and Bug Out Bag contents are as varied as political views
Tanning Hides at Home Written by: Mike for Off the Grid News You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars for high-priced material made from animal pelts. You can tan hides at home and
Missouri’s “Ready in 3″ Family Emergency Plan…a Good Place to Start! If you haven’t done any emergency planning at all for your family it can seem a bit overwhelming. It takes time, focus and usually
Efficiently Plucking Game Fowl for Dinner Hunting and killing popular game foul is the easy part when compared to the struggles that many people have with preparing their kill for dinner. However, plucking a bird
Your Pet as Food…What to know in this Worst-Case Scenario Listen, this is a serious survival preparedness blog…and as “tasteless” as this subject is, it’s something that we’ve all either considered or even joked about.
How Potatoes can Help you Survive Food Shortages and Boost Your Health Originally written by PAUL FASSA, Natural Society Excluding French fries and potato chips, some health experts consider potatoes superfoods. Unfortunately, the stigma of spuds
10 of the Best Bartering Items if the grid goes down Originally written By Pat Henry @prepperjournal If we have an event similar to the nationwide power outage portrayed in American Blackout, there is little
Low Cost Prep: Emergency Antiseptic Wound Care There may come a time when professional medical care becomes scarce and luxuries like modern antibiotics are hard or impossible to obtain. During times like these one of the
This Executive Order Allows the President to Seize All Energy, Food and Water! The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 16, 2012 Executive Order — National Defense Resources Preparedness EXECUTIVE
How to Make Fishing Rods in the Wild Making a fishing rod in the wild is the mark of a true outdoorsman. You may need to make a fishing rod for survival’s sake because you
Beyond Survival 101: Entertainment Written by: Tanya A, Off The Grid News Your pantry is stocked with food and water, as well as seeds for a garden. You’ve got your bug-out bags packed and ready.
How to Make a Fishing Spear The Primitive Way Originally written by Paul Scheiter, Hedge Hog Leatherworks It is important to mention that all skills using modern tools can be replicated in a primitive fashion.
15 Essential Items In Any Bug-Out Bag Originally written by: Randy A., Extreme Survival When deciding on what to pack in your bug-out bag, you need to decide what it is intended to do. Is
How To Process Big Game and Livestock Big game hunting can provide you and your family with a lot of high-quality natural meat. If you choose to process it yourself, you have even more control
9 Ways to Start a Fire Without Matches Originally written by Brett and Kate McKay, The Art of Manliness There is a primal link between man and fire. Every man should know how to
How To Build a Great Campfire Originally posted by Brett and Kate McKay, The Art of Manliness There is a primal link between man and fire. For ancient man, fire provided warmth, protection from
Psychology of Survival – How Your Mind Affects Your Ability to Survive Survival, really being prepared to survive; means being able to control your fears, manage your emotions and put your ego in check. To
How to Build a Two-Barrel Septic System Living off grid often means living in rural areas with little or no utilities available, we are left to fend for ourselves, which is typically the goal anyhow
Tesla unveils a battery to power your home, completely off grid CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, landed an official message unveiling the Powerwall, a battery designed to power your home. The message came at
How to make Survival Cement One of the most useful substances one can use outdoors is Survival Cement. The Anasazi were using it 1000 years ago. This mixture of mud and grasses can be used
Build Your Own $20 Outdoor Cob Oven for Great Bread and Pizza Originally written by ZIGGY on September 12, 2009 Outdoor Oven Update! (1/26/2015) This “$20 cob oven” article has been the most popular entry
8 Smart Ways to Teach Kids about Survival and Prepping In the United States alone, flooding is a top natural disaster, yielding almost $42,000 average claims in the country within 2008 to 2012, according
Salting Pork the old way Salt pork was a very popular meat in the 18th century. In this video we explain how to prepare you own. Salting Pork for Preservation Many people have forgotten
Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Winter Originally posted by Mary Lou Shaw for Mother Earth News Every gardener probably has a different version of the “best” way to prepare a backyard garden forthe winter. Because
Must Read life after SHTF description If you haven’t read this amazing Best Seller by William Forstche, you’re missing out! This is perhaps the most realistic scenario and description for a full Grid-Down emergency
Raw Honey: Liquid Gold in Your Pantry Originally posted by Daisy Luther When selecting foods for your stockpile, the most budget-friendly, space-conscious way to do it is by selecting items that multitask. This criteria places
The Top 5 Ultimate Home Defense Weapons ORIGINALLY POSTED BY ERIC REED, Founder of Gun Rights of America Obviously most of you reading this are well aware of my passion for gun rights. I believe
How to Make Hard Tack Biscuits With a 50 Year Shelf Life Originally written by Joshua Krause for Ready Nutrition Until the 18th century, there weren’t very many ways to store food for long periods
How to Make Homemade Fruit Leather Originally written by Nicki Sizemore from Fine Cooking Yields 10 to 12 pieces Summer berries and stone fruit make great jellies and jams, but dehydration is an equally delicious way
10 Techniques for Catching Fish in a Survival Situation Originally written by Tim MacWelch for Outdoor Life If you find yourself in a wilderness survival scenario with a little fishing gear in your survival kit, or
How to Build a 30-Day Emergency Food Supply…Fast If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you may be feeling on edge. You may feel as though time is running out for you to
How to Bake Bread in a Coffee Can Can Bread has been around for a long time, but it seems that this tried and true method has been forgotten by the masses. However, this is
DOW plunges 1000 points in 5 minutes! Glenn Beck warns what’s next… Glenn Beck warned that “something bad is coming our way” as the Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 1,000 points in early
10 Major Natural Disasters Predicted Soon! Scientists have always been making predictions of when a catastrophic disaster will happen. However, within the 21st century, many have made predictions of major natural disasters occurring in the
How to make your own Bio-Sand water filter Remember it takes about 3 weeks of use for the bio-culture to build up. Until then you will need to use additional water sanitization techniques in order
How to plan a bug out route for emergency evacuation How to do a route assessment You need a bug out route assessment as part of your overall emergency evacuation bug out plan. If you find at
What’s More Important Than Preps And Skills…? Originally written by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Truly, your ability to survive in a world that has been turned upside-down — a world which has been thrown
Is Health and Fitness an Important Prep? Originally written by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival One of the most important factors that will affect your ability to survive in a post-disaster-collaspe-SHTF world, is your own
Emergency Sanitation- The Dirty Truth! Originally written by Kellene Bishop and posted on Preparedness Pro Sanitation is one of the ten critical components of emergency preparedness. In my book, it is usually one of the
First Time Shopping List For An Emergency Food Supply originally written by Tess Pennington for Ready Nutrition Emergency food isn’t the same as your parent’s bomb shelter supplies. We’ve come a long way in understanding essential
How to drill your own well NOTE: your success in drilling will be dependent on the location, geological make-up and water table depth of the area you’ve chosen. For best results consult local drilling codes
Wood to Gasoline Home Refinery First of all, THIS LOOKS DANGEROUS! Please, understand what you’re getting in to and take all necessary precautions when working with any flammable fuels. Second, it looks like it takes
Avoid The Lines – How to Store Fuel Long Term Originally posted By Pat Henry on Prepper Journal A generator without gas is like a rifle without ammunition. For this piece of machinery to be of
How to Make Chocolate Chia Survival Bars How to make homemade survival bars that actually taste good- I have now tried many of packaged survival bars, and have made a fruit flavored recipe for
Emergency Medical Transport with Rope Using ropes to carry an injured person Carrying a person without a stretcher If a person is lightly injured, and the distance to be carried is short, a
We are teetering on the edge of a global food crisis. by Kelly Dickerson, for Business Insider Lake San Antonio, California. World population continues to grow, and an exploding middle class in emerging countries, especially
How to Build a Foxhole Radio During World War II, GIs in the field built really amazing simple radios to listen too. These were made with materials that they could get their hands on and
Tinder, Kindling and Starting Fires Quickly Tinder and kindling are often used interchangeably, but they represent two different categories of fire-starting material. It’s important to have an idea of what material works best in order
Back To Basics: How To Make And Preserve Pasta Originally posted by Theresa Crouse on Survivopedia There’s nothing more delicious and versatile that pasta. You can use it to make lasagna, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese
How To Make Survival Beer At Home From Scratch Originally posted by THERESA CROUSE on Surviveopedia Have you ever been sipping a cold one and wondered to yourself, “Self, what would happen if there suddenly was
Getting Water From Moss and Other Thick Grasses Water, especially in moist wilderness areas, is very easy to obtain if you know where to look. Much of this water is normally free from bacteria and
How to make a Simple and Effective Catfish Pipe Trap There are a number of commercially-available catfish traps on the market today, and many of them are quite effective. However, they can be expensive and
How to make a cool wood burning pocket stove There are a million and one uses for small tin containers, and one of the most useful can be to fashion a miniature and self-contained wood
Honey Bee Die Off Could Deeply Affect Food Supply WNCN News StaffPublished: July 29, 2015, 10:42 am RALEIGH, N.C. – The existence of the honey bee is in danger and that could have a huge
17 Clever Food Storage Tricks If you’re like most of us, building your food storage out can be a daunting proposition. Not only can it be costly, but it also requires figuring out what kind
4 Easy Steps to Build a Wind Turbine Four Methods: Planning Your Wind Turbine, Assembling the Wind Turbine Head, Building the Wind Turbine Tower, Erecting the Wind Turbine Like old-fashioned windmills, wind turbines generate energy. Instead of using
5 Steps To Treating Broken Bones In The Wilderness Originally written by: Adam C Extreme Survival The worst place you could possibly break a bone is out in the wilderness, but of course it does
Bug Out Vehicle 101: Tips For Choosing The Best Bugout Vehicle! This video seems like common sense, definitely a 101 course, but if you’re just getting started on your transportation there are some great tips
4 Types of Base Camps and When to Use Them Choosing the type of base camp you need is dependent on your gear and the current situation. Here are four types of survival base camps
How to make a water-powered generator out of an old washing machine This is a serious project, but it’s doable for the average handyman with some patience. Great way to get FREE power if
Preparation vs Prediction: what matters most Predicting disasters is big business. Insurance companies, governments, communities and individuals rely on good information in order to make choices that benefit their respective interests. However,
Build Your Food Storage Stockpile the Right Way There is not a single, perfect solution that works for everyone when it comes to building the best food storage stockpile. It’s surprising that there is so
Commodities Trading and the Failing Food Supply Commodities are a potentially-lucrative investment vehicle that has been establishing the value of our food supply for years. The trading of commodities such as wheat, soybeans, corn, rice
Preserving Meat Long-Term, The Old-Fashioned Way Originally written by: Alisha Sloan Off-Grid Foods In the age of the Internet and microwaves, we tend to expect ease and instant gratification to be a perpetual way of
Natural Pain Killers for Emergency Survival From an article originally posted on Survivopedia by Theresa Crouse Before we even start discussing them, you need to understand that just because something is natural, that doesn’t mean
The 5 Very Best Survival Guns Posted on: Off the Grid News Before I begin this list, I have to make a disclaimer. I am a gun guy. I like AK-47s, AR-15s, M1As, and just
Your Bug Out Location Checklist When it comes to buying a survival retreat or bug out location, location really is the key. Here are some of the top considerations that you need to keep in
Cutting A Hole In A Can Of Tuna Could Save You In An Emergency. Seriously, Take A Look. An emergency is the worst time to realize how dependent we are on electricity. Whether it’s a severe
The Truth about Water Purification in a Survival Situation video by Dr. Anja Whittington Good description of water purification risks, illnesses and processes.
Volunteer Civilians Mobilize to Monitor Federal Troops During ‘Operation Jade Helm’ Written Jul. 11, 2015 1:45pm Kaitlyn Schallhorn, The Blaze A group of civilian volunteers are planning to mobilize across several states in an effort
6 hacks to reduce your food waste and save Originally written by Hadley Malcolm, USA TODAY (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images) Americans overestimate how much they can eat and it’s costing them a lot of
Dangers of Eating Canned Food (and How to Reduce Those Health Risks) In today’s busy world, eating canned food has become a habit for many of us. Indeed, the FDA reports that 17% of the
10 Best Survival Foods At Your Local Supermarket As food prices continue to skyrocket, having a bulk supply of food is a great investment. But it also provides security and peace of mind against potential
Cool Survival Hacks with a common Drinking Straw We love to see folks use everyday items in unique and useful ways. Here’s a great video by a prepper who’s figured out how to keep things
Urban Survival Sanitation – Items you should stockpile: Originally written by Robert Richardson, Off-Grid Survival When planning to survive in an Urban Survival situation, one thing that’s often overlooked is the danger associated with a
The world is perilously close to global food shock Originally written by Charley Cameron A new report envisions a nightmare scenario in which just three climate change-driven disasters could lead to global food shock, resulting
Food Shortages Could Cause Societal Collapse By 2040, Says UK-Funded Study If global policies don’t change, this scientific model predicts global collapse and food riots by 2040 and, in part due to climate change. Originally
How to Make Ezekiel Bread With Minimal Resources Ezekiel bread comes from the bible, and recipes have been used for centuries to provide a simple and efficient source of nutrition. It is especially useful
Prescription Medications and SHTF Situations Individuals who are dependent on medication to control chronic medical and mental health conditions need to pay particular attention to maintaining a stable supply. This involves careful planning and consultation
What is the Best Way to Store Coffee? There are a few things to consider before storing coffee beans or grounds over the long-term. Coffee that is exposed to air starts to degrade quickly, and
How to Make Can Rotator Shelves You can never find enough uses for scrap wood or used pallet material, and building a unit to store and dispense cans is a great way to organize and
Wheat Storage: How Much and for How Long Wheat and rice can be stored for decades under the right circumstances, and both products provide essential nutrients and carbohydrates. However, there are some things to consider
Greece police boost patrols to protect vulnerable during crisis Originally posted by Felicity Capon 6/30/15 at 3:47 PM, Newsweek Giorgos, a 77-year-old pensioner from Athens, sits outside a branch of the National Bank of Greece as
How Safe Are Your Stores of Supplies? Ok, so you’ve spent thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours and a lot of brain power on developing a personalized and optimal storage system. How safe is it?
How to Make a Quickie Bow from a Sapling Originally posted by Jason Knight, Alderleaf Wilderness College The following bow making instructions will help you construct an effective bow in a relatively short amount of
How to Make Nutritious Milk Kefir at Home Milk kefir is a fermented food or beverage that has the consistency and taste similar to yogurt. It is also very nutritious and boasts a number of
How to Catch Bait and Small Fish With a Plastic Bottle Did you know that you can literally fish just by using some old and unused plastic bottles? It’s true, and fashioning them into traps
How to Build a Greenhouse the Easy Way You don’t need a lot of material, time or experience in order to build a working greenhouse in your backyard. If you live in an area where
How to Make Healthy and Tasty Dry Dog Food Most commercial dry dog food products contain important nutrients, but many also include preservatives, artificial flavors and a lot of filler material. Dogs benefit from eating
Food Items That Should Not be Canned for Long-Term Storage Canning is a time-honored and incredibly practical way to store numerous types of food. It is also an integral component of any long-term SHTF preparation
Fish and Long-Term Food Storage There are a number of important factors to consider when it comes to long-term fish storage. Fish are susceptible to dangerous bacterial growth if not prepared properly, and the best
Egg Storage and the Myth of Refrigeration Keeping eggs in refrigerators is a very common practice in the United States, but it is not shared by many other countries around the world. The general perception
37 prepping supplies to hoard before crisis Critical Supplies to Hoard You’ll be happy that you planned ahead by stocking supplies for survival and comfort. This list does not include first aid inventories (unless they
America’s Big Food Waste Problem Americans waste more food than they think, but some new thinking may make a social, economic, and environmental impact. (Photo: Pete Gallop/Shutterstock) Wasting food isn’t just an ethical matter. It’s
How to Make a Rain Barrel System for Your Survival Garden Originally posted by Christine Hennessey Rain barrels collect rainfall and store it, so that it can be used later. There are 3 main
6 tips to prepare for a hurricane Learn how planning ahead can help you protect your family, your home and your belongings in a dangerous storm. Content provided by Allstate NASA / NOAA GOES-13 satellite
How to Bug-In: What You Need to Know to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster Edited excerpts from a post on The Art of Manliness by Creek Stewart Hurricane Sandy (was) yet another sober reminder that none
How Monsanto Gained Huge Control of the World’s Food Supply originally posted by Cole Mellino, Ecowatch The Undercurrent, an online news site that bills itself as the antidote to the mainstream media’s five-second soundbite, made
Top 10 movies all Preppers need to see This post is an edited excerpt of a 2013 post on Survival Strategies by Fallout Girl Survival under threat has been the greatest challenge to humanity since
How to Effectively Store Potatoes Potatoes provide an excellent and healthy source of carbohydrates, and they are easy to harvest and store. However, the proper preparation of potatoes requires some important steps to avoid spoilage
A Lesson Learned from Improperly Storing Food A friend of mine brought over some really nice bread rolls the other day, and I wanted to save them. I put them into a large zip-lock plastic
Defending Your Bug Out Location: Security 101 The biggest obstacle when it comes to defending a piece of ground is resources, in particular trained personnel, weapons and ammunition. You can have an arsenal at
This is a great idea for your secure bug out location. A small cabin that is completely camouflaged to the outside world, keeping your preps safe and location secret.
Dehydration is an alternative to canning and freezing fruits and vegetables. If you have a surplus of fruits or vegetables from your garden, but lack the canning equipment or freezer space, drying may be the right
Originally posted by Georgia Pellegrini – American Hunter.org 1. Not Aging the Game First Unlike domestic animals, wild ones have a rich, variable flavor, because they are often older at death, exercise freely and enjoy
Obviously this is a bit more than just a simple shipping container, but a cool idea none-the-less. We love how it closes up and becomes totally secure. You might even want to paint it to
Methods of Alternative Refrigeration originally posted on: Provident Living Today Passive Cooling Here are three methods of alternative refrigeration you can use without electricity. Your best success will come using a combination of all
Hurricane Season runs June 1st, through November 30th, and we want to keep you up to date with whatever comes our way. Hurricanes can produce widespread torrential rains. Floods are the deadly and destructive result.
A farmer sprays a potato field in Park Corner, Prince Edward Island.Shaun Best/Files/REUTERS Originally written by: Luke Hurst, Newsweek An international cartel which controls the majority of the world’s supply of crucial fertiliser nutrients could
Originally posted by: Johnlee Varghese, International Business Times (El Nino effect: Farmers in Philippines have taken to eating rats due to acute food shortage brought on by crop loss.) Crippled by the long predicted El
Originally posted by: T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream Celebrate Independence Day (and a successful hog hunt) with a backyard feast. If there’s ever a time to go whole hog—in every sense—it’s Uncle Sam’s birthday.
originally posted by: Thomas Miller, personalliberty.com There are many things that are nice to have. My car is nice to have. Would life be difficult without it? Yes. Would the lack of having a
originally posted by Carmela Tyrell, Survivorpedia.com Building a survival farm is not easy. But it sure is rewarding, I’ll tell you that. For those who choose to build a survival farm, it is very
Originally posted by Matt Louv, Backpacker.com In many parts of the world, eating bugs is commonplace. Insects are actually the most abundant protein source on the planet, and many of them boast dense concentrations of
by Eat Tomorrow Foods staff writer: We hear it all the time…“How many calories are in that meal? Food storage companies battle constantly over claims that their foods are the most “caloric”, or that portions
World Food Supply Nearing Crisis Level UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: Researchers report that as the world population increases and food demand has grown, globalization of trade has made the food supply more sensitive to environmental and
Stephen Groves / Ghyangphedi April 30, 2015 Communities are battling cold, hunger and despair People are tenuously holding onto hope for food and shelter in Ghyangphedi, a remote village on the southern edge
Did you realize that many vegetables will grow without irrigation? Like us, most plants thrive when they get plenty of water – but some crops are also very good at mining for the moisture they
Growing up, dandelions were always the enemy… I remember my Dad devoting hours each summer to vigorously spraying them when they would pop up in the yard. I also remember how annoyed I was during
Have you heard the buzz lately about oil pulling? If not, you probably will soon. Oil pulling is the latest health trend that seemingly everyone — from celebrities to Good Morning America —
Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health. This includes fat loss, better brain function
Did you know that with proper storage techniques, you can have a lifetime supply of certain foods? Certain foods can stand the test of time, and continue being a lifeline to the families
There are all kinds of survival foods out there designed to last a long time and provide optimum nutrition while being lightweight and small enough to carry in a a backpack. There are canned goods,
It’s hard to say when and where dehydrating food started, but it has a long history. The production of salt cod (fish)
When we think of eating homegrown food during the cold season, we often think of staples such as potatoes squirreled away in the root cellar, or of vegetables such as winter squash stashed in
We all like to know what we are buying. A can of tomato sauce should be made of nutrient-filled tomatoes and herbs, right? Well, sadly, shopping for healthy foods is not as simple as
It seems that nowadays, everything takes its toll on the nation’s food supply. From climate change, natural disasters to emergency situations… these things can all hinder your ability to shop for food the way
For many, the time has come to plan our summer gardens. Given the overwhelming interest in recent articles about essential oils, I decided to revisit the topic of an herbal healing garden. My
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) and 25 of his House colleagues called on President Barack Obama to release willing farmers from their Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts in order to produce additional grain. With Americans
The USDA has approved new GE corn and soy, which environmental and food safety advocates say will mean the release of millions of pounds of more pesticides into the environment. Center for Food
From the time people roamed the earth as hunter-gatherers, their very survival might have depended on preserving meat — their main source of protein — to tide them over in times of scarcity. Burying
When the water you’re hoping to drink might be riddled with parasites or bacteria particles, you can’t afford to skimp on water purification. In the very circumstances that put you in contact with questionable water
As people grow more and more skeptical about how our food is handled and raised, many are turning to self-sufficient means of providing food for themselves. Raising chickens for eggs has become one
Details on the reported settlement between the biotech giant and Oregon farmers are sketchy. News emerged this week about a possible settlement between Monsanto and the farmers whose wheat was allegedly contaminated by unauthorized genetically
Ever get coriander confused with cumin? Or wonder just what exactly curry powder is made out of? As much for our benefit as for yours, we’ve put together this quick reference guide to all the
If you have read our blog for very long, you have often heard and seen us talk about how much we LOVE our WonderMill Wheat Grinders. We were lucky enough to get ours fairly early
Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can
The most historically American crop is also the most versatile. Corn (Zea mays) is essentially grass that has been cultivated and bred to the size it is today. Originally cultivated in Mexico 7,000
by P. Kendall and N. Dimond Quick Facts… Place perishables in the coolest part of your car during the trip home. If the time from store to home refrigerator will be more than one hour,
When you shop for vegetable seeds for your garden, there are two main types to choose from: modern hybrids or heirloom vegetable varieties. Hybrid seeds are created by crossing two selected varieties, sometimes resulting in
Introduction The purpose of this fact sheet is to emphasize the importance of having a personal safe drinking water supply during an emergency, and to describe the steps that Florida’s citizens should take to prepare
(Reuters) – Opponents of mandatory labeling for foods made with genetically modified organisms spent more than $27 million in the first six months of this year on GMO-related lobbying, roughly three times their spending in
Cute labels saying products haven’t been genetically modified are designed to profit off of fear, not protect you with science. Writing about science-and-society controversies can be a bit like running laps on a track, or
The current Chairman and former CEO of Nestlé, the largest producer of food products in the world, believes that the answer to global water issues is privatization. This statement is on record from the wonderful
(Reuters) – Retail prices for many U.S. meats, already at record highs, continue to rise on a combination of drought and disease, but overall food cost increases remain near long-term averages, the U.S. Department of
A relatively large number of food producers received warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since Food Safety News‘ last update. On the list are six dairies and a number of beef
Pervasive use fuels concerns about impact on human health, emergence of resistant superbugs Major U.S. poultry firms are administering antibiotics to their flocks far more pervasively than regulators realize, posing a potential risk to
While government officials and top doctors have maintained that they don’t think Ebola will become a widespread issue in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending all health care facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The Environmental Protection Agency’s public release of farmers’ and ranchers’ personal information violates basic tenets of federal law, the American Farm Bureau Federation told a Minnesota federal court late Friday. The EPA
The ultimate who-done-it of our time is not a scandalous political act or John Grisham plot line, but the story of honey bees. 40 percent of bee colonies vanished during the winter
The process for reviewing chemicals added to the nation’s food supply is being overhauled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but food safety advocates warn that the changes won’t prevent unsafe additives
President Barack Obama and vulnerable Democrats facing tough midterm elections are scrambling to prop up the moribund U.S. economy in the minds of disgruntled voters. However, one of the quickest shorthand economic measurements–food stamp enrollments–paints
Storms and bad weather can cause power outages. How do you keep food safe in the refrigerator and freezer? The following information will help you decide what to do. Be Prepared If you
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has found still more vials of improperly stored hazardous substances in one of its labs, just weeks after the agency announced that it
A total of 634 persons infected with seven outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg were reported from 29 states and Puerto Rico from March 1, 2013 to July 11, 2014. The first seven multistate outbreaks
An inspector at the White Oak Pastures processing plant in Bluffton, Georgia examines chicken carcasses. This role will soon be turned over the production plant employees.Brant Sanderlin/MCT Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article1945773.html#storylink=cpy The risks of
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Death has come to the beautiful island of Molokai, long considered an “old Hawaiian” paradise complete with waterfalls, lush rainforests and sprawling hills. It came in the form of a mighty Trojan Horse promising
You don’t need to rely on canned tuna and crackers to get through any disruption in food supplies, and there are many affordable and tasty alternatives to consider. However, it is essential that you take
When it comes to preparation we’ve heard it all. So many people feel that all they really need is a gun. The philosophy is that they will be able to use the gun literally, or