by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Organic Grains, Preparation, Survival
Grain storage is an important part of the food storage plan. It will keep you supplied with food for months or even years. There are many types of grain that can be stored, and the most common ones are wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, rye, millet, and flaxseed. These...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Survival
Food storage is important short-term and especially in a long-term preparedness situation. It is vital that we understand the basics in order to properly and safely protect our food supply. This post will discuss some of the fundamental (and basic) areas of food...
by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage
Do you recognize that proper food storage space is essential to the health of every person in your family? A little expertise on the essentials of effective food storage maintains your household secure and also helps you make the most of your food bucks. Below...
by admin | | Food Supply, growing food, Long Term Storage
When it comes to keeping your family happy and healthy that doesn’t just include preparing meals at home. There are some safety rules that need to be observed as you cook as well as when you store your foods. Here are some tips for food storage safety in your home....
by admin | | Preparation
Many people today have a concern for what the future holds. They are active in preparation, and are working to prepare for any potential difficulties ahead. One of the areas that people often consider is how to store food and supplies. With that, we want to offer...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Food Supply, Preparation
Most of the so-called domesticated foods grown in backyard gardens and commercial nurseries today started out as wild foods. In years past Native Americans and others would routinely go on food foraging expeditions to look for wild edibles. The people familiar with...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation, Survival
If you’ve ever seen a tornado, you know what a powerful and terrifying thing this unpredictable natural disaster can be. If you live in a place where a tornado is possible (like “Tornado Alley”) you need to make preparations. You will want to know...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation
In our preparedness planning, it is important that we go beyond food storage and consider other preparedness essentials. While food and water storage is critical, we should also look at preparing for potential short-term and long term disaster or emergency...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Preparation
We have always heard that a person can live without food for 30 days, but can not survive longer than 3 days without water. But for individuals who are dependent on solid foods, it would certainly be difficult for them to make it through and thrive during an...
by admin | | food crisis, Food Supply, Gardening, growing food, Long Term Storage, seeds
Many people consider food storage to be one of the most important areas for survival planning. Certainly, we won’t argue the fact that food storage is a vital part of preparedness planning for crisis situations, but, food storage alone is not a complete...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Survival
Imagine you wake up tomorrow and there is no electricity, no natural gas, and the stores are shuttered. A crisis has struck while you slept. The government has declared a state of emergency. Landlines do not work no Internet and no cell phones. It is dark and you are...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation, Survival
The main theme on this site has been about storing food and provisions for potential difficulties ahead. We believe it is important to be prepared – especially for disasters (both natural and man-made) that can disrupt our lives at any moment. Having plans in...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, food crisis, Food Supply, Gardening, growing food
Typically, we share ideas and strategies on storing grains and other food as part of our overall preparedness strategy. Obviously, storage foods have a limit to their effectiveness. We should have other plans in place for a long-term preparedness solution. Every...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Food Supply, Preparation Action Step, Survival
Whether it’s earthquake, flood, twister, hurricane, or brush fire, we’re all encouraged to be prepared. And exactly what better method to guarantee your household’s well-being than to have your emergency supplies readily at hand? When people feel...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Long Term Storage, Preparation, Preparation Action Step
Today, a lot of families are working hard to become more self-sufficient and better prepared for potential difficulties ahead. Many people are learning brand-new skills, growing crops, and storing food, water, and supplies, in case things become significantly more...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Food Supply, Lifestyle, Long Term Storage, nutrition, Preparation, Preparation Action Step
Right now, many people are busy with preparedness. They are storing supplies like: whole wheat and grains, water, medical supplies, toiletries, etc., in case of an emergency or disruption of the supply chain. We want to make a recommendation of an important...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage
Do you know that proper grain and food storage is necessary to the health of everyone in your household? A little knowledge on the fundamentals of successful food storage keeps your family safe and helps you make the most of your food dollars. Let’s look at...
by admin | | Disaster Preparedness, Food Supply, fuel crisis, Preparation, Survival
If there were a beginning of something there has to be and end of it, right? The end of ‘something’ has always been near, but is THE end really as near as some people would like for us to believe? Maybe, maybe not. After 25 years on this journey of ever...
by admin | | big government, dangerous food, Food Supply, Preparation, Uncategorized
The Invasive Species Order was signed as an Executive Order in 1999 by then President Clinton. The recent muscle behind the Order has been exercised by the Department of Natural Resources far more frequently under the current administration. While in affect an...
by admin | | Preparation, Preparation Action Step
The word is out! PREPARE Magazine is giving away a year’s complimentary digital subscription to ALL who subscribe during the pre-launch. The first issue will hit your inbox shortly after April 16th! That’s not all! You can help PREPARE become an even...
by admin | | Preparation, Preparation Action Step
After much work and compiling all the different things we have on the web into one place, we are happy to announce that we now have a site dedicated to all that we do for our Preparedness Outreach. Go to – http://www.YourPreparationStation.com The weekly radio...
by admin | | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Preparation
How to Arrange and also Preserve Food in the Freezer When it comes to food preservation as well as storage, among the most effective ways to store your food is in the freezer. Think about the freezer as a way to put a time out on the expiry day of any food you buy. ...
by admin | | growing food, Long Term Storage, Preparation
In these difficult (and expensive) times, food storage is important. We’ve discussed several options for wheat and grain storage. We’ve also discussed organizing our pantry and fridge. Let’s discuss how to store your produce When it comes to fresh...
by admin | | Preparation
Whole wheat is the best choice when you want to eat something healthy. It is the healthiest form of wheat and it has many different health benefits. There are two main types of wheat that you will find in stores today, white flour and whole wheat. The difference...
by admin | | Preparation
What can goods should I have?You should have at least a year’s worth of food stored. If you are like most people, that means having enough food to last for more than a year. This may seem like an impossible task, but it isn’t. The key is to make sure you...
by admin | | Preparation
If you’ve ever been in a supermarket and seen a sign that says, “Store Your Own Food”, you know that there is a lot of food that can be stored. The most common foods that people store are grains, such as wheat, corn, oats, rice, and barley. If...
by admin | | Emergency Essentials, food crisis, growing food, Lifestyle, nutrition, Preparation
With the rising costs and super-high inflation that is hitting us right now, many families are finding it vital to stay on budget and carefully consider every penny spent. In addition to the necessity to store wheat and grains (and other foods) it’s also...
by admin | | Preparation
Now is an important time to stock up on wheat and other grains. With prices rising and the price of fuel increasing, many people have started to think about how they can save money on food. While it may be tempting to buy groceries on sale, it is better to keep your...
by admin | | Preparation
The food storage industry has changed drastically over the last few years. When I first started in the food storage business, there was only one way to store grains. You had to put them in a silo and then bury them underground. The problem with this was that if you...