Category Archives: Food

Why Meat Prices Are Going To Continue Soaring For The Foreseeable Future

by Michael Snyder The average price of USDA choice-grade beef has soared to $5.28 a pound, and the average price of a pound of bacon has skyrocketed to $5.46.  Unfortunately for those that like to eat meat, this is just the … Continue reading

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When Will the Propaganda Stop?

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation The examples below show how the media can provide two separate pictures of our economy. People who are working (paying taxes) know the reality: food is up 19% in the first quarter of … Continue reading

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The Real Inflation Fear – US Food Prices Are Up 19% In 2014

We are sure the weather is to blame but what happens when pent-up demand (from a frosty east coast emerging from its hibernation) bumps up against a drought-stricken west coast unable to plant to meet that demand? The spot price (not futures … Continue reading

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Do you have a grinder?

From YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/katzcradul A look at the Country Living, Wonder Mill JR and Universal 500 grain mill.

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31 Percent Of All Food In America Is Wasted – And Why That Is About To End

By Michael Snyder According to a stunning new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly a third of all food produced in the United States gets wasted.  We are probably the most wasteful society in the history of the … Continue reading

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How to Beat Coming Killer Food Shortages

 A pipe emerges from dried and cracked earth that used to be the bottom of the Almaden Reservoir on January 28, 2014 in San Jose, California. Now in its third straight year of drought conditions, California is experiencing its driest … Continue reading

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Feds Withhold Water To California Farmers For First Time In 54 Years

The US Bureau of Reclamation released its first outlook of the year and finds insufficient stock is available in California to release irrigation water for farmers. This is the first time in the 54 year history of the State Water … Continue reading

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15 Reasons Why Your Food Bill Is Going To Start SOARING

By Michael Snyder Did you know that the U.S. state that produces the most vegetables is going through the worst drought it has ever experienced and that the size of the total U.S. cattle herd is now the smallest that … Continue reading

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U.S. Cattle Herd Is At A 61 Year Low And Organic Food Shortages Are Being Reported All Over America

If the extreme drought in the western half of the country keeps going, the food supply problems that we are experiencing right now are only going to be the tip of the iceberg.  As you will see below, the size … Continue reading

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Crisis Reality: “Within An Hour the Stores Were Emptied”

When toxic chemicals spilled into the Elk River in Charleston, West Virginia a couple of weeks ago we got another glimpse into what the world might look like in the aftermath of a major, widespread disaster. There were several lessons we can … Continue reading

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Jebadiah Fisher Garden Seed

Whether you’re planning your garden for the 2014 growing season or making long-term plans to ensure sustainable food production in uncertain times, we have what you need.  Customize your seed selection for heirloom veggies, melons and herbs. Our selections are … Continue reading

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Prepper Festival in New Castle, Virginia (April 19, 2014) – Now Accepting Vendors

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Prepper (noun) – A person who is prepared, or striving to be prepared for incident, natural disaster, etc. A person actively preparing or being prepared for situations that may affect the stability of home, life, or financial situation. Planners of the … Continue reading

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European Commission To Ban Heirloom Seeds and Criminalize Plants & Seeds Not Registered With Government

The European Commission is changing the European Union’s plant legislation, apparently to enhance food safety across the continent. This move has sparked a heavy  opposition from many, saying that the measure will threaten seed diversity and favour large agrochemical businesses. … Continue reading

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Now That Obama Is Allowing Chicken From China, What Will That Do To The Chicken Industry?

Do you know what is in your chicken nuggets?  Thanks to Barack Obama, that is going to be a more important question than ever.  At the end of August, the Obama administration quietly decided to start allowing Chinese poultry processors … Continue reading

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Comfort food now and for WROL

From YouTube: http://www.whirleypopshop.com/stoveto… Popcorn is a great food to store in your short and long term food plan. Can be used for a healthy snack or grind into corn meal. My daughter gave this to me for Christmas years ago. There … Continue reading

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