Winter is a good time to clean out and defrost your deep freezers. You have the benefit of cold temperatures outside to aid in consolidation efforts. We've got organ meats, lard, and chicken stock on the front porch while we work things through the freeze dryer to consolidate down to only 1 coffin sized deep freezer for the first time in years.

I think we're living in the early age of a return to a local agrarian society. When fiat collapses what will you contribute to the exchange and barter economy?

Lots of attention and concern about power outages of late, not just winter storm related, but also solar caused. A few weeks back I released this video detailing our key areas to consider and recommendations to build resilience. If power reliability is a concern for you right now: fill bath tubs so you can flush toilets, fill empty containers for extra drinking water and take up space in freezers to retain frozen temps longer (although outside is also an option this time of year), use heating options that don't rely upon the grid (wood is my favorite). If you lose power and don't have a heating backup, make sure you know how to drain your pipes.

This is why we move in the direction of self reliance. The world is just a playground for the politicians and elites. Opting out must be more than economical. View quoted note →

This is the perfect plant for the topic in tomorrow video 🧡 I love it. I want the 50 cal version. #gunstr View quoted note →

Special early release to my nostr friends because I know y'all will like this one 😏 Improved my vertical video editing finally. It's not my favorite having to keep things so short, missing out on deeper storylines and such. If it interests you I did previously post a message about the longer form video on this topic. #homesteading #grownostr

New video is live. The real cost of betting on yourself when everyone says to just hire it out. Working on new skills and filled with proof of work. I have to say, I believe this to be my best edit yet, but always room for improvement with my perfectionist mentality.

Today, I watched a kid blow dry a cows arse for at least 10, maybe 15 minutes. Zero exaggeration. Showing livestock is wack, but I bet that kid is going places with commitment and dedication like that. #farm #livestock #homestead

And if people lose their ability to feed themselves, how can they be said to be free? -Wendell Berry