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Why a One-Year Food Supply Is Critical for Survival

Extreme weather events, social unrest, natural disasters, and military conflicts can interrupt or deplete our food chain for an extended period of time. Having a year’s worth of food will help you survive.

Tags: Preparedness, Shortages

How to Prepare for Possible Meat Shortages

COVID-19 has drastically disrupted America’s food supply chain, and, as a result, America is facing a possible meat shortage and purchase limits. Here are some options.

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How to Make Bread without Yeast or Flour

This isn’t the first time in history yeast and flour are in short supply. Weather any disaster or supply shortage, and learn how to make bread without these key ingredients.

Tags: Cooking, Shortages

3 Wins of Growing a Victory Garden Right Now

With Americans on lockdown, a revival of creating victory gardens inspires several benefits. Learn how to design your own like to support your family like previous generations.

Tags: Gardening, History, Shortages

Kitchen Survival: Tips for Storing and Cooking Food

Prepare to shelter in place with these tips for storing, increasing the shelf life, and preparing meals and foods that provide variety.

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Survival Lessons from the World War II Home Front

From rationing to 20 million victory gardens, Americans on the home front during World War II exemplified a terrific model of preparedness and survival.

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5 Factors Influencing the Future of Food Security

Food security is constantly shifting and changing. Understanding the factors that affect it is key to survival and preparedness. Plan and act now. Learn more.

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Hardships of Jamestown: 3 Universal Lessons

Jamestown, Virginia, was the first English settlement in the United States. There are a few key lessons we can take away from the Jamestown settlers’ quest for survival.

Tags: Disease, History, Shortages

Emergency preparedness in cities presents its own unique set of challenges. Discover stories of urban survival and tips to keep in mind as you prepare.

Tags: Earthquake, Evacuation, Power outage, Shortages, Snow

The Coming 2019 Food Crisis… and What You Can Do

Repeated storms and flooding in the Midwest have led to all-time low crop planting rates. 15 of 18 states are well behind planting averages. Are you prepared for the consequences come harvest?

Tags: Flood, Shortages