There are a lot of good reasons to invest in a food dehydrator. Those include: Increasing the shelf life of garden-grown foods Easy way to dry meat and make jerky…
I have always loved corned beef so back when we were raising cattle I decided to try my hand at making our own for St. Patrick’s Day and some quick…
As someone that has rendered quite a bit of lard over the years I was curious about rendering tallow from beef fat so when we got our pork fat for…
It is fall in the mountains of Western North Carolina and that means it is time to start thinking about that last minute putting back that needs to be done…
Over the years, my husband and I have raised a lot of pigs. It started out when we were living in a travel trailer on the property I was given….
When it comes to canning vegetables, it is important to find veggies that keep the best and have a high nutritional content and offer a good value for your dollar…
For those that are in colder or more temperate climates it may seem like you are severely limited in what you can grow. The truth is that thanks to some…
When you want to add to your survival strategy by including survival seeds, it is helpful to know where to find high-quality seeds and what potential problems you should look…
Raising your own chicken can be a good way to make use of leftovers from other farming enterprises, table scraps, and keep insects from being such a problem. Some chickens…
Most people start raising chickens out of a desire to be more sustainable through egg production. There are plenty of towns and municipalities that while they do not allow most…
A vacuum sealer is a basic tool any prepper should have. Dried goods last a lot longer and have extra protection from bugs and insects. There are a lot of…
Growing your own food is an empowering experience. You nurture a seed or small starter plant into a tasty meal. You remove a bit of your dependence on grocery stores…
Mountain House offers one of the longest product shelf life ranges in the industry. Their food is guaranteed to delight your taste buds even after it sits on a shelf…
One of the greatest food assets a prepper can have is a year-round garden. Yet, gardens do not grow well in all locations. To help extend the growing season, this…
When it comes to preserving eggs there is a lot to know. Powdered egg products are nice to have during survival situations and long emergencies but they are quite expensive…
Grain stores much longer than flour, so its natural for many preppers to prefer to stock up on years worth of grain over the flour itself. By doing this, you…