Hi, I'm Rowdy from Mississippi, I am currently a teacher, I live on a nice size piece of land, I discuss prepping with my students often, Prepping is something I think a lot about, would like to get advice from experienced prepper's
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What level are you at already? Or, are there some specific things you want to know about? Some of us have prepped for a while, etc. but we ALL can learn from each other. It's a pretty friendly place, so feel free to ask questions, etc.
What level are you at already? Or, are there some specific things you want to know about? Some of us have prepped for a while, etc. but we ALL can learn from each other. It's a pretty friendly place, so feel free to ask questions, etc.
I wish I had a teacher that talked about prepping! By the way welcome to the team!
A Warm Welcome! Ask and Ye Shall Receive...
Level? Zero, I reckon, I've got land with plenty of game, I don't have any stored food stuff, on are very close by is a lake, creek, ponds, and I've got underground springs all over my land. I've got cattle, in the near future I plan on getting chickens and pigs. I would like to know about solar energy, windmills, what type of food are others storing and how long they will last in storage, should I, with this much water around, be storing water?
Do you have a well? I do, but I still store water. It's too important a resource not to.
On windmills, your state (like mine) isn't going to see much power from them. You can google for wind maps. Solar though, is certainly a good option.
On food:
Mashed potato flakes, dry beans, rice, dry pasta, dry corn, etc. can last around 15 years if stored right.
Home-canned food is easily 5-10 years.
Store-canned food is 1-3 years.
Cattle and chickens are good, easy to keep and feed. Pigs take a bit more work. Of course, likely you have room to garden too.
But, if you have a regular job too, you have to find the time to do it all, etc.
On windmills, your state (like mine) isn't going to see much power from them. You can google for wind maps. Solar though, is certainly a good option.
On food:
Mashed potato flakes, dry beans, rice, dry pasta, dry corn, etc. can last around 15 years if stored right.
Home-canned food is easily 5-10 years.
Store-canned food is 1-3 years.
Cattle and chickens are good, easy to keep and feed. Pigs take a bit more work. Of course, likely you have room to garden too.
But, if you have a regular job too, you have to find the time to do it all, etc.
15 years on the mashed potato flakes, beans and rice I did not know, thanks, that will be a starting point on some food. Learning to can food from a garden is on my list, also I've heard of canning your own meat.
Reading some other topics made me realize that what I really want is to be self sufficient.
What about trade items? I've actually thought about a small sawmill (around $3,000), to be able to trade lumber.
Self sufficient (or at least a degree of it) is really my goal too in all of it.
The way to store those items (rice, etc.) is food grade buckets, mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, etc. Google on how to preserve them, and you'll find several how to videos.
Not saying to order them from here, but go to beprepared.com to see the kinds of foods that can be stored.
Personally, I like the idea they have things like powdered butter, etc., that I can't make myself, but that would be good to stock.
Trade items are good, but you have to know the market for whatever you intend to trade, in your area. If no market, you're just wasting your time.
The way to store those items (rice, etc.) is food grade buckets, mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, etc. Google on how to preserve them, and you'll find several how to videos.
Not saying to order them from here, but go to beprepared.com to see the kinds of foods that can be stored.
Personally, I like the idea they have things like powdered butter, etc., that I can't make myself, but that would be good to stock.
Trade items are good, but you have to know the market for whatever you intend to trade, in your area. If no market, you're just wasting your time.
Thanks, your right about the market, just thinking out loud,
I think being self sufficient is a universal goal to most preppers(Those that know what is necessary anyways)... Each person has their own special situations that they'll need to focus on, which it sounds like you're well aware of. I think having land like that is a resource that most of us wish we had. Especially with game and water on site. Gardens and such are obviously a blessing, too.
Welcome and thanks for joining. I hope you find what you're looking for here. I hope you can share with us your insight as well... What do you teach, if I may ask?
Welcome and thanks for joining. I hope you find what you're looking for here. I hope you can share with us your insight as well... What do you teach, if I may ask?
My guess is going to be social sciences or history, as these seem to be the ones who know history repeats itself.
Science, I also coach, but I like history. I will share this with you (yall), I do not have internet at home, so the only time I can participate on this forum is at school. Thanks for the welcome
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