The Future of Meat Is...Bugs?The Future of Meat…Is Bugs? There’s a new reason to worry about a global food crisis. Because the people pushing fewer farms and more synthetic meat are now pushing bugs for dinner. Yes, you rea...
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, ...
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...
North American Plant and Factory Disasters in 2023The large number of fires destroying food plants and factories in recent years is alarming. Fires that take place at processing facilities and food plants mean even more disruption to our already ...
Unconventional Agriculture: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, and Vertical FarmingAmerica has some serious food supply and agriculture issues. The ongoing supply chain issues, geopolitics, and inflation prices are enough to make anyone want to grow their own food. When you add ...
