Being aware that there are many points
of failure in the food chain and learning what they are is not being
paranoid. It's simply having knowledge of the system that supplies
you with the things you need to live from day to day. Our view of
“prepping” is what we consider positive and balanced. We don't
sit around in fear waiting for the end of the world. What we do is
kind of what our great grandparents did. We endeavor to be as self
sufficient and self reliant as possible. Producing and storing our
own food is the same as money in the bank. You think nothing of
buying auto insurance, medical insurance or even live insurance. Okay
so what about food and water insurance? FEMA recommends that you
keep a 72 hour supply of food and water. Most people don't even keep
a seven day supply of food and water. I think a months worth of food
is a good start and a bare minimum. It takes a little organization
but it's easy.
Q – How do I find out how much food
is needed for a given amount of time for my family?
A – There are several food storage
calculators available on the Internet:
Q – Won't the food we store simply
spoil eventually?
A – That depends on you. All food
will eventually spoil if it's not used. The key is to store what you
eat and eat what you store. You have to rotate your inventory.
Incorporate what you store into your families menu. As you use
something out of your supplies, replace it. Use the oldest first.
Q – Where can I learn to can food?
A – There are hundreds of books
available on canning. There are also several videos on YouTube:
I hope this helps. Feel free to post any questions comments and suggestions.
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