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Backyard Chickens, Part 1

April 12, 2011

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In your mind’s eye image of the family farm. What comes to mind first?  It’s a good bet that you see chickens pecking around a barnyard.  They are part of that idyllic picture for good reason. The Benefits Of Poultry A flock of chickens can provide many benefits.  A well-chosen breed of laying hens will […]

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Stocking the Pantry

April 11, 2011

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One of the most reassuring things in this time of future uncertainty is a fully-stocked pantry.  There is something so comforting in knowing that we could go for months without a trip to the grocery store if we had to. If a trucker’s strike disrupts the supply chain and restocking of food, we’ll be okay.  […]

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Buying Food Insurance

April 8, 2011

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We were inclined toward “prepping” long before we knew there was a term for it. I have always liked having a well-stocked pantry, a first aid kit in my car, and extra diapers and a change of clothes for my children no matter where I go. Where To Start? When our awareness of the need to […]

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