Seeds: The Importance of Proper Harvesting and Storage

by Grain | | 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...

Crisis Preparation: Immediate Action Plan

by Grain | | 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...

Preparing Your Family for Disasters

by Grain | | 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...

Should you Consider Hydroponics Farming in Your Preparedness Planning?

by Grain | | 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...

Preparedness for Disasters: Emergency Supplies and Essentials

by Grain | | 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...

Improvement Tips to Increase the Energy Efficiency Of Your Home

by Grain | | 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...

Important Preparedness Item: Flax Seed Oil – Nutritious, Delicious

by Grain | | 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...

Important Tips and Ideas For Your Food Storage

by Grain | | 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...