Self-sufficiency

For some, the topic of food storage conjures images of a The Far Side-style bunker with everything but a can opener. But effective food storage combined with a strong local supply chain provides a strong foundation for liberty. A resilient food system is built in depth, with layers of of storing, acquiring, producing, and preserving food for your family. Practically, there's limits to the extent of food...

Prior to the easy availability of nursery-started seedlings and climate-controlled seed starting, perennial crops played a much greater role in family gardens. For those seeking to develop a mosre self-sufficient lifestyle for hard times, they can play a key roles in providing ongoing food production. Unlike annual crops which must be reseeded and replanted each year, perennials can persist for many...