A prudent person saves some money, owns a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher, procures the means to defend himself and his loved ones and writes a will.
Storing food allows you to survive for extended periods of time and will give you the peace of mind required to concentrate on using your survival skills.
I believe that in these uncertain times, a carefully planned and stocked pantry is a must not only for preppers and survivalists but for every American.
From hurricanes to massive crop failures and foreign trade issues, there is a very real chance that we will be facing either short or long term food shortages.
From what I saw, storing meat in lard or another fat would be effective for the same reason that waxing it is – it keeps the bacteria locked out of the
