Why Save Food?
Today, especially in these tough economic times, it is common for people to put aside some money in case of an emergency. Why then, do we not save food as well? It makes sense to save money because we believe that money will buy us everything we need. What are we to do when we have the money but there is no food for us to buy? This is why I propose everybody should begin to prepare a food storage.
Tambora 1915
In 1815 Mount Tambora, a large volcano in Indonesia erupted. It was the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history; it left more than 92,000 dead. The ash and debris went into the atmosphere causing an overall cooling of the earth. Temperatures were lowered as much as 3°C. The change in temperature created “The Year Without a Summer.”
In 1816, the temperature of the earth changed the growing seasons making it nearly impossible for anybody to grow crops. This caused a yearlong famine that made it difficult for people to find food. Many people ended up moving to different places because their crops weren’t growing because of the all year frosts. Had these people had a food storage, they would have been able to go that year without their crops. They also would have been able to provide food for the other people in their area. Food storage will be there when money can no longer buy what is needed.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park has a volcano that could erupt at any time. If this volcano were to erupt, it would be disastrous in North America and could affect the entire earth. The effects of the Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere might have the same effect that the eruption of Mount Tambora had in 1815. If this were to happen, it would be essential to have a food storage. Those who have prepared for this event might have food storage saved that they could use to help themselves as well as the people in their community to survive another year of little crop success. Adequate food storage could save hundreds of people’s lives.
How do I start a food storage?
Where will your storage be?
People may read this article and wonder how exactly they are to come up with food storage. Should you take out a payday loan and run down to buy a couple of months supply of food? I would not recommend this. I propose taking a small amount of a monthly budget and dedicating that money towards food storage. Consider having a place to store the extra food.
Make a goal
Are you planning a one week, one month or one year supply? Next, if you have any kind of food that you have stored, make a list of everything in your food storage, when it expires, and what is still needed for the food storage goal that you are setting. There are lists online of items that belong in appropriate food storages. This can be extremely helpful to those who have never done anything involving food storage.
Saving money with the economy as it is might be a beneficial thing, but saving food would likely be more beneficial than that. When referring to things people need for survival, food is the most basic item listed. Although people may believe that they will always be able to buy food, that is often times not the case. This makes it crucial to have a food storage.
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I’ll practice that concept b’coz I often run out of food when I play. I’ll be a great relief when the real emergency comes.
Food storage is great thing to have, and smart to boot – in case of disaster, be it natural or financial, and it also can help a person weather the leanest of times and sternest test of a persons’ fortitude in the face of servitude in the name of bettering themselves in the long run, otherwise known as college. Want a great food storage tip? Make your own tomato sauce and store it in jars. It’s tastier, better for you, and overall cheaper than buying Ragu.
I am a firm believer in the concept of food storage. Not only for natural disasters, but it can help you save a LOT of money on a day to day basis. You cook more from scratch, buy things in bulk, and can whether through a tight week or month only having to buy a few fresh items if necessary. All in all you can’t go wrong!
At first so i the only ones here to have food storage were LDS. However, with power outs, unprecedented rainfalls, shipping disruptions effecting store stock levels etc., more people are beginning to stock up. I began simply setting aside unused cans at the end of each week and shopping for the coming week. It soon mounted up. Store what you eat and eat what you store!!!Only buy large amounts of canned foods on offer if it is what you will eat and if it has a long shelf date!!! Unfortunately access to dried foods is only via one site in England and I bring mine back on any visit to Amercia. How I envy those who can walk in off the street and buy what they need..do not take this facility for granted..make use of it.Grow what you can too, nothing better than a walk down to the vegs and to grab what you want and store the rest plus you know what went on it..no pesticides!!!