Nothing discourages a man more than the fear of hunger and it’s something we all think about living off the grid, regardless how full our Homestead pantry is. We can’t really help it and it is a genetic memory that was seeded in us throughout human history. Since food was often scarce and starvation was always a problem, food storage was one of the first skills our ancestor's learned. Food storage allows us to survive for longer periods of time and give us a comfort feeling that enables us to concentrate on developing other skills.
On the next page are 11 ways to preserve food for stocking your Homestead pantry.