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    A lot different than mine, but still a good list.


    The One-Year Emergency Food Supply List

    The retail Cost of the following "One-Year Emergency Food Supply" is based on prices as of July 1, 2013

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    Good basic list......
    Does this assume everyone has a flour grinder?....and a place that has some what of a temp control, and condensation control.
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    Based on my math, that's an annual rate of roughly 7% of inflation for food costs. No wonder so many folks are taking a renewed interest in gardening. Thanks for sharing the list, Ken.

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    Problem is for those that have used their garden for years...and added gathering, and hunting into the mix.......the cost are just up....as even seeds prices are up.

    We have saved a lot of money over the years, with the added benefit of fresh food....but when you think about it....when your garden produce is ready for harvest.....so is everyone else's......and pricing reflects that.

    So the real saving,.... and more importantly,... is learning and having the ability to can, freeze, pickle, dry, and store your own.
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    Hunter you exactly right. I have seen seed prices triple or more for heirloom seed in the past two years. Also some stuff called heirloom that is hybrid, just being relabled. you really gotta pay close attention to that.

    Putting up you own grown food is far and away the best way to go.

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    I think you're spot on, Hunter. When local harvests come in the prices are generally low. That's the time to stock up and store stuff. That's the hedge against price increases. Good post, Mr. H.
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    Besides I like farmers markets.......LOL
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    That food list gives me a salt overdose just reading it. But yup, a start.

    Farmers Markets around here are just excuses to jack up the prices on "fresh" produce. If it's "fresh" and "organic" hang onto your wallet.
    There are a couple of real farms in the area that sell produce though, for far better prices than what passes for a Farmers Market in MA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LowKey View Post
    That food list gives me a salt overdose just reading it. But yup, a start.

    Farmers Markets around here are just excuses to jack up the prices on "fresh" produce. If it's "fresh" and "organic" hang onto your wallet.
    There are a couple of real farms in the area that sell produce though, for far better prices than what passes for a Farmers Market in MA.
    Farmers markets here are the same. You can pretty much double and sometimes treble the price compared to other sellers. The local regular market is another matter, the fuit and veg stall is great. Lots of fresh produce at lower prices. Have to do a deal this week to get some Peaches to can.
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    I favored the "Farmer's Daughter".................

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    Besides I like farmers markets.......LOL

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    NOW we know why you are in Alaska.....outrunning the farmer.
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    Some interesting points on that list.
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