Storing and Keeping Food – The Fundamentals

by Grain | | 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...

Essentials of Safe and Healthy Food Storage

by Grain | | 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...

Suggested Ways to Store Fresh Foods Longer

by Grain | | 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 | | 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...

Cheap Ways To Use Solar Power For Your Home

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Lifestyle, Preparation, Preparation Action Step

Here are some great tips and Cheap Ways To Use Solar Power for Your Home Perhaps you already know that there are many benefits to using green energy in your home. Benefits of using home solar panels range from being eco-friendly to receiving tax breaks. This article...

Using Vacuum Sealers in Your Food Storage

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Preparation Action Step

An Important consideration is Using Vacuum Sealers in Your Food Storage A vacuum sealer is probably one of the greatest food saver inventions of all time.  Any type of food (except extreme liquid foods) can be sealed.  You want to make sure that you don’t waste any of...

Food Storage for Beginners

by Grain | | 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...

Some Tips for Food Storage Safety

by Grain | | 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....