How and Why to Dehydrate Food

by Grain | May 27, 2022 | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Preparation, Survival

With the growing concern for food availability in light of the war in Europe, it is increasingly important to be prepared.  In this post we will discuss how (and why) to dehydrate food. Have you been considering acquiring a food dehydrator yet aren’t certain if...

The Importance of Grain Storage

by Grain | May 19, 2022 | 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...

Storing and Keeping Food – The Fundamentals

by Grain | Nov 19, 2018 | 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...

Suggested Ways to Store Fresh Foods Longer

by Grain | Jun 7, 2016 | Food Supply, Lifestyle, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Survival

Keep reading to find our favorite Seven Suggested Ways to Store Fresh Food Longer. Experts say the average family throws out nearly 15 percent of all fresh foods they purchase each year. Depending upon where you live (and the time of year) that could add up to quite a...

Alternative Currency During a Crisis

by Grain | Jun 3, 2016 | Disaster Preparedness, Survival

Typically, on this site we share information and resources on Food Storage, planting, and grains.  Our intent is to provide information on how to prepare for a coming crisis and food is usually a big concern.  In this article, we want to share some important...

Food Storage for Beginners

by Grain | May 26, 2016 | Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Survival, Whole grains

Here are some Food Storage ideas for beginners. Do you know that proper food storage is essential to the well-being of everyone in your household? A little knowledge on the basics of successful food storage keeps your family safe and helps you make the most of your...