There were problems with food supply since well before the COVID pandemic and subsequent economy-killing state lockdowns, yet those earlier issues seem to get forgotten as we see so many reports and signs that things are about to get much worse. (Article by Susan Duclos republished from AllNewsPipeline.com) Lets take a moment to remind ourselves of … Continue reading Say goodbye to food choice and selection as droughts threaten food, water shortages and blackouts
Food storage tips: How to dehydrate foods for long-term storage
Food dehydration is one of the easiest and cheapest methods of food preservation. It lets you extend the shelf-life of extra produce after an abundant harvest without using preservatives or chucking them in the refrigerator. Plus, dried, nutrient-dense foods are a key part of any prepper’s stockpile. Read on to learn about the various benefits of … Continue reading Food storage tips: How to dehydrate foods for long-term storage
Food supply 101: Top 12 cheapest foods to stockpile
An emergency stockpile can greatly increase your chance of survival if SHTF. But creating a stockpile can easily drain your grocery budget if you’re not careful. Luckily, some of the best foods for stockpiling are extremely cheap, so you can buy them in quantities enough to last you several months. Here are some examples of cheap … Continue reading Food supply 101: Top 12 cheapest foods to stockpile
Is your garden “fertilizer” made from toxic sewage sludge?
Summer is almost here, which means millions of Americans are busily planting their gardens for the season. With that typically comes lots of fertilizer, many brands of which contain toxic sewer sludge, also known as “biosludge,” disguised as plant “food.” The Sierra Club recently conducted a study on garden fertilizer and found that much of it … Continue reading Is your garden “fertilizer” made from toxic sewage sludge?
Prepper recipes: How to make survival energy bars
Before SHTF, preppers know that they need to stock up on survival rations so they can keep their energy up when disaster strikes. But not all energy bars are good for you, especially if they’re full of added sugar and harmful chemicals like high-fructose corn syrup. Below are recipes you can try if you want … Continue reading Prepper recipes: How to make survival energy bars
Emergency food prep: 9 Pioneer foods that you’ll need in your survival stockpile
Pioneer foods make excellent survival meals because they are easy to prepare. Additionally, they have a long shelf life and can provide high amounts of energy. When SHTF, these long-lasting, energy-dense foods will matter the most because they can keep you from feeling hungry and weak at a time when you need to stay on survivalist mode. Listed … Continue reading Emergency food prep: 9 Pioneer foods that you’ll need in your survival stockpile
Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Though it’s possible to grow a vegetable garden by buying seedlings from your local garden center, it’s better to start your garden by growing seeds indoors. For one, it’s way cheaper than buying seedlings every time you want to grow something. Plus, you can buy seeds for more varieties than you will find for sale as … Continue reading Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Food storage tips: 6 Traditional egg preservation techniques
Fresh eggs are a versatile ingredient and a rich source of protein. You can serve them on their own for breakfast or use them to make various baked goods. When SHTF and you lose power, you can use these six traditional preservation techniques to make eggs last longer without refrigeration. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Egg preservation basics Hens may … Continue reading Food storage tips: 6 Traditional egg preservation techniques
Meat-eaters paying the most as food inflation soars
Soaring food prices are affecting grocery shoppers all over America. Among those, the hardest hit are meat-eaters, who are bearing the brunt of the surge in prices. According to a Morning Consult survey of about 2,200 U.S. adults, one in three Americans say that they’re spending more on groceries than they were at the start of 2021. … Continue reading Meat-eaters paying the most as food inflation soars
MEGADROUGHT: Is a new dust bowl on the way?
Much of the Western United States is currently under severe “megadrought” conditions that some speculate could turn into the next dust bowl. Lack of precipitation is causing farmers to be cut off from irrigation supplies, which means no water for crops and eventually no food in the grocery store – not to mention bankruptcies and other associated … Continue reading MEGADROUGHT: Is a new dust bowl on the way?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 