20 Ways to Use Powdered Milk in an EmergencyWhen we think of essentials for survival, milk doesn’t often show up at the top of the list. However, whenever there is an incoming storm, the grocery stores sell out of milk in a blink of an eye....
Set Up a Complete Off-Grid Kitchen That Rivals the One in Your HouseWhether it’s a natural disaster, an EMP, or a cyberattack that leaves you without power for lengthy periods of time, it’s wise to invest in off-grid kitchen supplies. Here’s a list of must-have of...
China’s Sudden Reversal on Farming: What Do They Know That We Don’t?10 years ago, the United Nations estimated that the global food reserves would only last 74 days if something catastrophic happened, such as a meteor strike. But some countries have more food rese...
What the Failed Black Sea Deal Means for Global Food SecurityMy parents once extended our traditional meal blessing to one that attempted to bless everyone who took part in getting the food to our table. Instead of “Bless this food we eat and those who ...
How Prepared Are You for Massive Supply Chain Shortages?Just the other day, I ran across a June 14, 2023, article titled “Cancer drug shortages highlight supply chain vulnerabilities.” Many people tend to think of supply chain shortages as existing dur...
5 Biggest Threats to America's Food SupplyIf you’re wondering why we’ve written a lot about food security lately, it’s because there is a planned attack underway. An attack on our food: Who controls it, who grows it, what can be farmed, ...
AI Will Disrupt the Food IndustryGrowing up, my mom always said, “Everything in moderation.” A little bit of something is okay, but an extreme amount is dangerous. Unfortunately, this mantra is no longer being applied to the food...
Is Rice Next on the Climate Naughty List?We’ve been raising warnings about the war on farmers and farmland for a while now. It’s happening, and it is alarming. But it is going further than many people even realize. In addition to regulat...
Protect Your Seeds. Lawmakers Are Coming for Them.In 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer essentially banned people from buying seeds. In her executive order, she ordered all stores larger than 50,000 square feet to cordon off garden centers a...
The Difference between True Emergency Food and Grocery Store StaplesThe average American is not prepared for emergencies, let alone a food emergency. According to a 2022 Value Penguin survey, “Two-thirds of Americans don’t feel fully prepared for potential natural...
How to Build Your Barter Supply LineWe are years removed from the disaster that was 2020, but supply chain issues remain. While the pandemic wasn’t the first time supply chain issues came into the spotlight, it was a reminder of jus...
What the Heck Is Happening in Holland?Just a few years ago in 2017, National Geographic ran a feature entitled “This Tiny Country Feeds the World” with the tagline, “The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the...
