Not long ago, most everyone stored a high percentage of their annual food, and feed for their livestock. What could not be stored they grew or harvested. Growing, gathering, saving, preparing and sharing food was at the core of family and community life. We think we have gone 'beyond' this, but we have lost so much in the process. See 'Escape to River Cottage' for a fun perspective on 'thrival'.
Along with the Mormons, the Seventh Day Adventists and many Amish also store 12 months or more of food. I myself would have a level of calm, peace and confidence knowing my physical life transcends the immediate money in my pocket or weekly paycheck. I'm planning on putting 5% of my paycheck into food storage until I get my months supply together. Its a place to start.
Thought provoking & encouraging! But:runoff from the roof, what about heavy metal contamination such as lead or cadmium from the asphalt shingles? Rabbits & chickens do NOT need to be harvested at a certain point to be at their peak of flavor. Old hens have the most flavor, but must be cooked slowly w/moisture, like on the wood stove or crock pot. Ditto w/mature rabbits. Both are better raised in moveable pens on the ground. Healthier, tastier & no odor. Nature pattern: keep them moving.
Thanks, Peter, for posting these talks, very helpful. Can not wait for the book to come out. When the industrial contraction comes I am very sure the "solutions" will take on a different approach when Wal Mart shuts its doors. Then the true nature of our being will show through, and many will still cling to consumer economic growth It will be interesting. I look at the very young and I shutter to think what they face. Hopefully, your teaching will be a bridge to a suitable transition.
Not long ago, most everyone stored a high percentage of their annual food, and feed for their livestock. What could not be stored they grew or harvested. Growing, gathering, saving, preparing and sharing food was at the core of family and community life. We think we have gone 'beyond' this, but we have lost so much in the process. See 'Escape to River Cottage' for a fun perspective on 'thrival'.
Very informative video, thanks!
Along with the Mormons, the Seventh Day Adventists and many Amish also store 12 months or more of food. I myself would have a level of calm, peace and confidence knowing my physical life transcends the immediate money in my pocket or weekly paycheck. I'm planning on putting 5% of my paycheck into food storage until I get my months supply together. Its a place to start.
Are all of these ideas possible to adapt for a city lifestyle?
This vid is GREAT for starting to prep give great basics
Thought provoking & encouraging! But:runoff from the roof, what about heavy metal contamination such as lead or cadmium from the asphalt shingles? Rabbits & chickens do NOT need to be harvested at a certain point to be at their peak of flavor. Old hens have the most flavor, but must be cooked slowly w/moisture, like on the wood stove or crock pot. Ditto w/mature rabbits. Both are better raised in moveable pens on the ground. Healthier, tastier & no odor. Nature pattern: keep them moving.
... he sounds like David Letterman...
Thanks, Peter, for posting these talks, very helpful. Can not wait for the book to come out.
When the industrial contraction comes I am very sure the "solutions" will take on a different approach when Wal Mart shuts its doors. Then the true nature of our being will show through, and many will still cling to consumer economic growth
It will be interesting. I look at the very young and I shutter to think what they face. Hopefully, your teaching will be a bridge to a suitable transition.