Food shortages and high food prices aren’t a distant threat—they’re already happening. Just look at what’s going on with eggs!
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “Egg prices have nearly doubled in the last six weeks, with the average cost of a dozen cracking $8 last week. The average egg price is now at $8.03 per dozen.”
If you think egg prices are high now, the agency predicts that egg prices will increase 41.1% this year.
But it’s not just eggs—it’s your entire grocery bill.
USDA claims, “In 2025, overall food prices are anticipated to rise slightly faster than the historical average rate of growth.”
This is a problem.
Data from the Department of Agriculture shows that “a family of four currently spends $993 a month on average on a ‘thrifty’ grocery plan, compared with $675 four years ago.”
Add in the tariff wars, and it will be even worse.
A new nonpartisan public policy research center analysis predicts, “The typical American family could face higher annual costs of between $1,600 to $2,000 due to the new tariffs.”
Now is the time to start preparing for food insecurity and build your own food system.
When supply chains fail or food becomes too expensive, the people who control their own food survive.
It’s Not Just Eggs
The high price of eggs is getting most of the attention now, and for good reason.
Eggs are an essential part of most diets. They are an important ingredient in many recipes. If eggs are priced too high to be a part of our diet, we’ll suffer.
However, many experts warn that other protein sources could face similar price increases.
Beef and veal prices are predicted to increase 3.2% in 2025.
And it's projected that beef production will decline by 2.5% in 2025.
And this isn’t even factoring in the tariff wars...
[Related Read: The Egg Crisis: Is Your Favorite Protein Next?]
Tariffs Are Expected, as Are Higher Prices for Food
In November, President Trump promised to:
Sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!
On March 3, 2025, the White House announced that President Trump is “Proceeding with implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to combat the extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, including our public health posed by unchecked drug trafficking.”
The tariffs were levied against Mexico, Canada, and China this week, with a delay or reprieve until April 2.
When the tariffs are enforced, our grocery bills will increase.
According to reports:
Fresh fruits and vegetables in particular are under threat of immediate price increases as they have a short shelf life and a significant share are imported from the U.S.’s two neighbors: Mexico and Canada supplied 51% and 2%, respectively, of fresh fruit imports, and 69% and 20%, respectively, of fresh vegetable imports in 2022.
In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, beef costs are expected to rise.
Yahoo Finance explains:
The US has also become more reliant on beef imports after cattle supplies dropped to the lowest since 1951 as dry pastures prevented the herd from expanding for the fifth straight year. […] Meat is also at risk — with the lowest cattle herd in 74 years, the US imported a record $11.7 billion in beef and derived products last year.
And that’s not all. The cost of grocery essentials will rise as well:
“Plans to impose duties on American agriculture imports are set to boost the price of fruit and vegetables as well as sugar and coffee, with the Consumer Brands Association saying tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to higher consumer prices.”
Take Control of Your Food Supply
Don’t be surprised by your grocery bill. Don’t fall victim to rising inflation, supply chain issues, and government mismanagement.
Take control of your own food supply. Here's how:
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Grow Your Own Food – Now is the time to plant, grow, and harvest heirloom seeds. The cost of fresh produce is going to rise. Don’t pay unreasonable prices, grow your own produce instead! Investing in heirloom seeds is one of the easiest and smartest ways to secure your food supply for your family and future generations. Don’t wait! Take advantage of our Heirloom Seeds today.
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Stock Up on Emergency Food Staples – Egg prices are already high, but the cost of basics like coffee and sugar will rise, too. Stock up on emergency food staples, such as eggs, coffee, and sugar from Ready Hour. These #10 cans are budget-friendly and designed to stay safe for years.
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Raise Backyard Livestock – If you live where you can raise livestock, do it! Families with chickens are not worried about the cost of eggs. In fact, they are making money selling eggs to their neighbors.
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Diversify Your Protein – Speaking of chickens and eggs, you need to diversify your protein stock. The cost of meat is going to increase. You can raise livestock that you will eventually butcher for meat. You can also stock up on long-term protein sources, such as the Mega Protein Kit with Real Meat and the Beans Trio and Rice Case Pack Kit, packed with protein.
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Support Local Producers – Get to know your local farmers and butchers. Shop at the local farmers’ market. Build relationships. Start building your own food supply chain.
Feed yourself and free yourself, friends.
In liberty,
Elizabeth Anderson
Preparedness Advisor, My Patriot Supply
