The Self-sustaining Plan.
What exactly does that look like?
Honestly, if anyone tries to tell you how you HAVE to do it, be a tad bit skeptical. In my opinion there is no “one-size-fits-all” plan to being more self sustaining. Sure, some of the components are quit similar and many of the ‘list’ may be the same from family to family, but if you’re getting the treatment that you’re not ‘doing it right’ as you embark on this journey, don’t worry. Doing SOMETHING toward being self-sustaining is better than waiting to anything because someone told you the ‘right’ way to do it and now you feel limited.
Some tangible components to consider when moving toward a more self-sustaining life are:
- Heirloom Seeds
- A renewable safe water source
- Shelter
- Energy (Wood, Solar, Fuel)
- Stored food (we suggest real food for health reasons but some MREs for emergency are fine)
Some of the non-tangible items consist of skills:
- Gardening
- Preserving the Harvest (canning, dehydrating, root cellars)
- Alternate cooking (Solar Ovens, Campfire cooking, etc)
- Herbal Remedies
- Sewing
- Hunting
These skills are things that once learned can only increase in value and can never be taken away by circumstances. Our strongest suggestion is to learn these self-sustaining skills now while life is relatively calm. They are enjoyable hobbies with potential pay-off in the end.
No matter what order you plan to become more self-sustainable and less system-reliant, make the plan YOUR plan rather than thinking you have to follow someone else’s road map. You’ll be more likely to enJOY the journey if it is something you feel lead to do.
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Any suggestion for those of us living in more developed places, without land and surrounded by large numbers of people?
Greetings Mary.
Actually doing a show with folks in Brooklyn NY this Saturday on how they are growing food there. You may enjoy it.
Go to blogtalkradio.com and put in the search box – Your Preparation Station. The show airs this Saturday. OR sign up for the newsletter here on grainstorehouse.com and we’ll email you the link once it’s live. You can listen later too if you miss the time it airs.
Another thing may be to get what is called a BOB (bug out bag) or GOOD (get out of dodge) bag ready in case the need to move from point A to B arises. They don’t take up much space but can have essentials that you would need if forced to evacuate due to ANY reason. Supplies may be rare to non existent in a very populated area.
Food that can be stored a long time is a good option no matter where you live (esp if you cannot grow your own). We recommend this supplier enough to promote their items: http://store.tomorrowsharvest.com/millers-grain-house?___store=default First one I’ve found that we really like in several years of looking.
There may be more suggestions coming in the newsletter here on this site as well….much depends on what choices you are making right now – stay in the event of collapse or emergency or evacuate elsewhere (family, etc) …. or planning for either.