A lot of times people just getting started with their food storage have a big hang-up about wheat and how to use it. We are told to store hundreds of pounds of this food that we never actually cook with in our daily meal prep. For a long time we decided we wouldn't store any wheat until we had a wheat grinder so that we could “use it”. We didn't realize how many wonderful …Continue Reading
Growing Grain
Giving Seeds What They Need to Survive in Stasis
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Being able to provide food for yourself is a good idea for a variety of reasons. In case of disaster, shortage, or something less catastrophic like job loss, planning out how you'd feed your family long term is a smart plan. In my opinion, knowing how to grow food for just one season just doesn't cut it. Planning on beyond the current season is what we all should be …Continue Reading
4 Reasons Growing Chicken Food is a Good Idea
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If you raise your own chickens, you know just how much feed these little creatures can go through, and hey, let’s face it—the price tag can really add up. Aside from chicken feed being a bit expensive, you have more control over the way your food is grown in contrast to buying feed from a supplier. In order to ensure that your chickens have good-quality feed, you can grow foods …Continue Reading
A Guide To Ancient Grains For Homesteaders | Homesteading Today
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Ancient grains may have been left on the sidelines for a few generations, but they're definitely making a comeback. Brace yourself because what you will learn about ancient grains could possibly and positively change your lifestyle! Ancient Grains: What You Know Could Save You! With the recent popularity of chia seeds, quinoa, and amaranth, interest in these ancient grains …Continue Reading
How To Grow Rainbow Corn | Glass Gem Corn
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Want to learn how to grow glass gem corn? If you do, continue reading and prepare yourself to be amazed how easy it is to grow this heirloom! Growing Your Very Own Glass Gem Corn When glass gem corn made waves online a couple of years back, I've been itching to try my hand at growing it. Ideally, corn isn't really hard to grow, all it needs are the right conditions. But …Continue Reading
