*Short Story: If you just want to buy the absolute best value and quality food storage for your family of 4 people and be done with it, get the Auguson Farms 1 Year of Food Storage for 4 People. For folks that are in a position to buy commercially manufactured survival food, there are a … [Read more...] about Best Survival Food Companies
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The Ultimate Survival Food List (2021 Update)
You're ready to crank up the food storage, and build out your year supply. Fantastic! Building up a well-fortified pantry is an important undertaking. It’s important to remember however, that stocking up on emergency food supplies is a 2-fronted battle: Stocking up on things that you will … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Survival Food List (2021 Update)
Survival Soup with Rice and Beans [Recipe]
Soups have long been the mainstay of any cook who is trying to stretch the larder to feed more people, or the budget to save money. Soup is the basic survival food. And for that reason (among many others), it should always have a place on your survival food list. This is the first in a series of … [Read more...] about Survival Soup with Rice and Beans [Recipe]
Soda Bottle Fishing – A Survival Skill?
Have you heard of "soda bottle fishing?" I talked to a couple folks, today, and nobody had heard of this fishing method. I never saw it until 2001, when I was living in a campground on the bank of the Shenandoah River. First, I'm NOT talking about using bottles to float trot lines, which, at least … [Read more...] about Soda Bottle Fishing – A Survival Skill?
How to Build a Walipini Greenhouse
To prepare for a natural or man-made disaster, many survivalists are busy stocking up on shelf-stable food and water. While this is definitely a good idea, one can only eat so much beef jerky and canned peaches before getting a hankering for some fresh produce. Part of what should be on your … [Read more...] about How to Build a Walipini Greenhouse
DIY Chicken Doctor Wound Care Tips
Trust me, a chicken and any other poultry are not worth a vet bill. But whether you are raising chicks or have a a sick hen, there are some basic things you can do that may save their lives. Although I'm writing this for chickens, most of this is also applicable to turkeys, ducks and geese. Chicken … [Read more...] about DIY Chicken Doctor Wound Care Tips