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A frame of bees with pollen and honey

Testing for Mites to Raise Healthy Fat Winter Bees

The bees look strong heading into the fall, but our mite check turned up some Varroa mites in one of our larger hives.
Store shelves crammed with food.

Never Again will so Many have so Much

The age of abundance, where almost anyone could afford almost anything, is being to an end by shortages and rising prices.
Underground tunnel

Is the Answer Bunkers or Cooperative Farms?

Who has a better chance of surviving the end f the world, a billionaire in a bunker or a homesteader practicing regenerative farming?
snowy mountain cabin

The Single Biggest Reason to Move to the Country

When the SHTF, you want miles, mountains, bridges, and other obstacles between you and the Golden Horde pouring out of the cities.
bad news

2020s Might be Worse than the 1970s

Historian warns people not to be "overoptimistic" as the economy this decade might be worse than it was in the 1970s.
Gas storage tanks in Switzerland

Is Hyperinflation Going to Destroy Europe?

As the price of energy in Europe skyrockets, it will drive hyperinflation in many industries that are dependent on natural gas.
Bottled water as far as the eye can see.

Bottled Water isn’t the Answer to Water Problems

Many of the United State's municipal water suppliers are in bad shape. Consider taking steps to become less dependent on your water utility.
pistol brace

ATF May Make Pistol Braces Illegal without Tax Stamp

Early indications are that the ATF will rule AR15 style pistol using a pistol brace are actually SBRs and require them to be registered.
A man alone in the forest

What to Prep When your Pantry is Full

Once you are stocked up on food and water, what else should you store? We look at valuable additions to your preps for when the SHTF.
This is what $26 buys at Walmart

Should you Still be Buying Food?

Some months ago, I stopped stocking up on food, figuring I had enough. Now, I am not so sure. Everything is pointing to a...