Food Freedom News | Food Freedom News – Food Freedom Information

survival skills

02/19/2019 / By Rhonda Johansson

Everything you need to know about foraging for food when SHTF

Foraging for food during an emergency situation is quite different from when you’re just leisurely hiking. When it comes to food — especially the ones that you’ll need to eat to survive — you have to make sure that you have the right set of skills to identify which foods are safe to eat and which […]

12/13/2018 / By Mary Miller

Your easy guide to solar drying meat and produce

Stockpiling fresh produce and meat is a good way to ward off malnutrition and starvation in case SHTF, but if you don’t preserve your food correctly, it might just end up going rancid. Preserve your food supply and ensure a reliable source of protein and nutrients by learning how to dry meats, fruits, and vegetables […]

12/04/2018 / By Mary Miller

How to store and preserve herbs so you can keep them long-term

Herbs can be used for a variety of purposes both before and after SHTF. They can add flavor to otherwise tasteless survival meals or they can be used as natural remedies on their own. They can spoil quickly, so a good prepper knows the importance of extending the shelf life of herbs. Here is a […]

11/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about survival fishing

When SHTF, some things that you take for granted can spell the difference between life and death. Take fishing, for example. A relaxing hobby under normal circumstances, fishing can help you survive a disaster scenario. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Survival fishing basics Knowing how to fish in the wilds can help you survive, especially if you […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants

Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]

10/28/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Why you should learn about herbs in your area: Wild edibles and medicinal plants can offer food security

Food insecurity caused by drought, war, poverty and high rates of population growth has left around 800 million – or one in nine – people chronically hungry and unable to derive the necessary nutrition from their daily food supply. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explains that since 80 percent of people in the most affected countries […]

08/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow food when the lack of water becomes a problem

Gardening itself can be a very arduous task, but it’s more difficult if you’re facing problems like drought and heat. What do you do when you don’t have access to enough water for your crops or if the weather isn’t ideal for growing vegetables? (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Even if the weather in your area is perfect […]

08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard

Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]

08/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Have you heard of the tree collard? It’s a great addition to any survivalist’s garden

Tree collard greens are a superfood that can grow all-year round and they can reach to at least eight to 12-feet tall. The leaves of this plant look and taste like the outside leaves of a cabbage, but they don’t form a “head” like the latter. Once the plants are at least four to six […]

07/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Window sill hydroponics: How to start and grow plants in a jar of water, like your grandmother used to

You can take your homesteading skills up a notch by learning about hydroponics, or the method of cultivating plants without soil. This subset of hydroculture utilizes mineral nutrient solutions in water. Hydroponics is possible even if you live in a homestead, and you don’t need fancy equipment. Just use containers like Mason jars. Hydroponics requires some […]

1 of 2