FOOD

Many times, hides are discarded, which is a waste of a valuable commodity, and it’s disrespectful to the animal. Why not tan the hide

The thing about sugar, salt, and rice is that you can’t produce it without a lot of acreage, ideal conditions, and a ton of

This technique was used for preservation but modern knowledge revealed that fermentation provides nutrients that you body needs for survival.

Don’t let the full shelves fool you. While the sky may not actually be falling, the world is facing a food shortage. Are you

In a real survival situation there’s not much you can use for help. If I were to quiz you about what to have close

You may only have space in the back of your car or truck, and some of you have a hitch that can pull an

Commercially available incubators are pretty expensive, but the good news is that you can build your own chicken incubator for as low as $3.

Even if you haven’t planned for hot days, there are steps you can take to protect your plants from a heatwave. Here are four

Carbs are the primary source for most of us but the problem is that they burn up quickly. How good are they for survival

A quick look at history will show that our ancestors depended on this staple crop. This food has fed countless people and animals throughout

I like the idea of having ready-made meals that can be heated up in case of emergency. Anything that you cook can be canned,

Dry canning entire meals has benefits for your health, and it's a good skill for survival. Today we’ll take a look at it, and

There’s one food that meets all of these criteria and then some: beans. They have a lot of benefits and are easy to grow

Are you raising chickens for food? Here's a really cool infographic about steps to take when building a chicken coop!

Being able to independently feed our families is the main focus of self-sufficiency. Whether you call this prepping, or animal farming, that’s it!