(Natural News) Being “sustainable” and “green” apparently now means eating food grown from dead humans, as the state of Washington recently unveiled new legislation that would allow for human remains to be converted into “organic fertilizer” for food crops. Mirroring what was depicted in the 1973 film Soylent Green, legislators basically want to “recycle” human […]

(Natural News) Unless you’re a gardener or farmer, you probably don’t give soil much thought. You know it’s there, but you don’t think it affects you very much – unless you get it on your shoes and track it into the house. However, soil is the foundation for life, whether you realize it or not. […]

(Natural News) The largest commercial milk processor in the United States has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing heavy debt and substantial unfunded debt obligations as among the reasons why. The current owners of Dallas-based Dean Foods say that they eventually want to sell the company, but first need to get things back on […]

(Natural News) Once upon a time so-called “preppers” — people who believe they should be prepared for any and all possible scenarios including the great apocalypse — were deemed ‘crazies,’ though mostly by city folks who believe, falsely, that grocery stores magically have endless supplies of food. The fact is grocery stores don’t have much […]

(Natural News) Adopting 3D farming in the ocean may help both humans and the environment in several ways. Thanks to the benefits of the seaweed and seafood they raise, ocean farmers have the power to help clean up and preserve the environment. Shellfish can provide a healthy source of protein that may replace beef from […]

(Natural News) The arrogance of human beings is simply astounding. Despite the clear evidence that tinkering with the natural balance of the environment is an epic failure – every time – scientists just keep coming up with new ways to interfere with what is essentially a perfectly balanced, self-sustaining system. From manipulating the weather to […]

(Natural News) Building up a food stockpile is one of the basics of prepping. People who are new to the preparedness lifestyle may find the process of food storage overwhelming because of the amount of planning and effort involved. However, like in all aspects of prepping, all you need is a little knowledge to get the […]

(Natural News) If you want your home garden to thrive, learn how to naturally attract beneficial bugs. One way to do this is by planting bug-friendly flowers. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) Create the right habitat for beneficial insects Not all insects are bad for your crops. While some insects feed on and destroy your plants, other bugs will feed […]

(Natural News) It’s already difficult to find nutritional food with long shelf lives, but it becomes harder when you have a food allergy. When disaster strikes and food becomes limited, any person with a food allergy would have a hard time finding something to eat. As a prepper, you need to take that into consideration when […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a crucial part of any prepper’s life. Having a garden in your backyard ensures that you have access to fresh produce during “quiet” times and, most importantly, after SHTF. Learning about food preservation also teaches you the skills you need to save and preserve excess fruits and vegetables from your […]