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These days, vinegar finds itself mainly as an ingredient in salad dressings and various types of pickles, canned or otherwise. Did you know that there are...

Despite what some people think, it is possible to live off the grid in the city and suburbs. A person or family can be prepared for...

Image by © Wolfgang Flamisch/Corbis Monsanto just wants to help poor people gain access to food, and all opponents to the GMO-infused crops are merely elitists....

Off-the-grid living is revolutionary in the best sense of the word. To successfully break free from the chains of a society gone amiss, off-the-gridders must learn...

Food rights activists are rallying behind raw milk farmer Vernon Hershberger. Criminal charges filed against the Baraboo, Wisconsin dairy farmer could land him behind bars for...

One important aspect to keep in mind when looking for livestock for homesteading is that animals you choose should be self-sustaining. Once again, chickens top the...

Prepping food plans commonly call for the token beans, rice, canned goods, and dried food products you can purchase online and at the grocery store.  However,...

Both the United States and Canada offer a lot of opportunities for off-the-grid living. There are vast rural areas in both countries, where families can easily...

In our last episode, we sung the praises of the old-fashioned wood-heating stove. But this was not because of its ability to keep a home comfy...

Books and other old-fashioned paper publications, such as magazines and pamphlets, could be your most important survival tools. The reason these items are so important is...