Are there food shortages coming this year? According to the news and what's going on around the world - then yes, It's highly likely.
Don't let your food pantry run dry due to food shortages caused by Pandemics and the war in Ukraine. We need to be aware of what's going on around us—beyond our front door and at our workplace—and around the world, too!
We may be confronted with a dire situation, as staples such as bread, canned food and corn become increasingly hard to come by.
In the United States, bread factories are already being forced to reduce production by 30 percent because of rising prices in agricultural commodities like wheat. Unfortunately, this trend appears to be continuing, and bread may become scarcer across the country.
Socialism: people wait for bread
Capitalism: bread waits for people
paraphrased from LibertyCliff on Twitter
In addition, canned foods have also come under increasing pressure from shortages. Prices for these items have risen exponentially over the last year, and manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand.
As a result, many shoppers now need to stock up on canned goods or face empty shelves when they visit their local grocery store.
Finally, corn is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. While corn is a staple food in many countries, the rising demand for corn used in industrial products has caused supplies to become strained. As a result, it may become impossible to find affordable corn-based foods and other products in the near future.
There is a very real chance that food shortages will become more common in the United States and around the world as manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand.
Consumers must remain informed and proactive in order to ensure they are prepared for any possible food scarcities. By taking the necessary precautions, we can avoid potential disruptions to our daily lives due to meal shortages.
QUESTION: What can you do at home to help protect your family from a possible food shortage?
ANSWER: Make sure you have enough food on hand by dehydrating food when it's in season, or goes on sale as a BOGO (buy one-get one).
Next time you're at the grocery store, stock up on buy-one get-ones (BOGOs).
Actually stop the car and visit the roadside stands. On the weekends? Visit the farmers' markets. Don't pass up on bruised or misshapen fruits and vegetables. They all taste the same, whatever size or shape they are!
I'm really pleased that there are many organizations that deliver slightly imperfect foods directly to our doors. Such as?
Oddbox (in the UK)
DID YOU KNOW that the average person's pantry has only
enough food stored to get them through THREE days?
What can you personally do about it? Get busy dehydrating food!
There's nothing quite like the feeling of security when you know your family will be fed in times of natural disasters. Yes, it's time to be prepared for possible food shortages coming our way.
Get our free eBook and learn the quick Six Simple Steps on how to safely dehydrate fresh fruits 'n' veggies (and cooked meats). Not only that, you need to know how to safely store fruit and vegetables too!
It's easy to be food prepared if you know how. We make checklists before going on vacation, heck, and grocery store lists, so why shouldn't we have an emergency food list?
America is TOUGH—and we CAN and WILL get through anything, but help yourself first so you're able to HELP others in a time of need.
WE CAN DO IT, America!
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Hey, when you've learned how to dehydrate your garden's goodies, then put your dehydrated food ingredients to the test in our easy recipes. Be prepared to be blown away by how good these dishes taste, and how easy they are to make. Also included in the 20 Taste-Tested Easy Recipes eBook (and Paperback) are the fresh ingredient amounts to use instead of the dehydrated food amounts listed in the recipes.
Have you ever considered growing your own fruits and veggies? I did. I started a compost bin and all. What happened? We moved house! Grrrr. If you're lucky enough to live on acreage—be it an acre or ten acres—then why not grow veggies? Plant a few fruit trees too while you're at it!
While I'm on the subject, you'll probably need a greenhouse to get your seedlings started in colder climes. Check out this super greenhouse made from recycled items! Love. It.
Suggestion: Check out Mother Earth News™️—they are a substantial source of gardening inspiration!
Thanks for taking the time to read about food shortages coming this year. Don't be caught without bread (and butter). Get our Six Simple Steps TODAY.
Susan Gast began Easy Food Dehydrating in December 2010. Read Susan's story of what sparked her interest in all things related to "food dehydrating."
She is featured on Mother Earth News blog, and on Solo Build It (SBI) who host this site. Read her first SBI interview, and her second SBI interview.
Since 1980, Susan's involvement in publishing - in one form or another - led her to create a "review site" of products related to the publishing industry. Visit ePubTechReviews today, also hosted by Solo Build It. Susan also runs her namesake site SusanGast.com on Solo Build It that showcases the books she has written since 2010.
Do you want to send Susan a quick message? Visit her contact page here. She'd love to hear from you!