What do people really need to be self-sufficient in if society faces a prolonged crisis?

One of the questions I hear more than almost any other when teaching food preservation is this: Is water bath canning actually safe?

Scalable, sustainable solutions engineered to change lives around the globe.

In an era where digestive discomfort is commonplace, a growing body of nutritional science is pointing to a simple, often overlooked solution: what we drink.

Cyberattacks are now hitting the food supply chain. Less than 24 hours after my warning about vulnerabilities in U.S. food distribution and production, Qilin ransomware has hit Brothers Produce – Texas' largest fresh produce distributor supplying r

Parsley's Cancer-Fighting Arsenal: Apigenin and Myricetin

Kansas is ordering farmers to cut irrigation by 20% to slow depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer. Meanwhile, in Texas, long-term water contracts are being signed to supply AI data centers

The 30-Day Amish Pest-Proof Garden Protocol

In this talk from The People's Reset 2026, Christian Westbrook (formerly Ice Age Farmer, now UNSHADOWED) bridges collapse awareness with regenerative design.

Growing your own food sounds simple, but the reality is very different. In this video, I break down what home gardening is really like, the challenges most people don't expect, and why the journey is still absolutely worth it.

Bread doesn't fail because you're bad at it. It fails when we treat it like a formula instead of a living process.

Grow Fresh Food All Year Building a Walipini Greenhouse #diy #garden #shorts

The APL55 portable freezer keeps food fresh and drinks cold during camping, tailgating, or road trips.

In this video, I compare wet vs. dry tallow rendering to help you choose the method that works best for your kitchen. You'll learn: How to source beef fat (without confusion!) Step-by-step instructions for both methods Answers to the most-asked

Avocado trees don't always die because of bad soil; even GOOD soil can fail them. In this video, I explain the real reason avocados struggle for many home growers, what's happening at the roots, and why soil type is often blamed unfairly

In a move that strikes at the heart of consumer trust, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping investigation into major grocery chains across the state.

President Trump signs the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk, expanding beverage choices for students and boosting production for dairy farmers.

If you are raising poultry on your farm, then chances are you have predators. In this excerpt from the latest addition to FarmLikeaLunatic.com, Daniel Salatin shares the basic tools needed in order to be prepared to trap whatever poultry are causing

Let's be honest - if you've ever stood in the meat aisle, comparing two trays of chicken, one bright white and the other a deep yellow, and wondered what the heck is going on - you're not alone

During World War II, the production of chemical fertilizers surged as leftover ammonium nitrate from explosives was repurposed for agricultural use, significantly changing farming practices.

Want to learn how to easily ferment ANY vegetable or ingredient?

In today's video, I'm sharing how to can butter the Amish way--an old-fashioned method of preserving butter that's been used on homesteads for generations. This simple technique doesn't require a pressure canner and is a popular option for t

It can be a major challenge to get enough fruits and vegetables from stockpiled foods. These tips can help you, ...

Greg reconnects with returning guest Don Tipping to explore nearly a decade of evolution at Seven Seeds Farm and Siskiyou Seeds.

In this video, we test a simple cardboard garden hack to see if it can help insulate soil, suppress weeds, and retain heat during the cold months - using nothing but free cardboard and what we already had on our homestead.

What are pasture-raised eggs, and are they really worth the price? In my first ever episode, I visit a local egg farm to uncover the truth about how eggs are made and what separates high-quality eggs from the rest.

Something unusual and long overdue recently took place at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In suburban America, homeowners associations spend hundreds of dollars per acre to eradicate it with chemicals.

How do you get people to make good decisions? You can be negative and punish bad decisions or you can be positive and incentivize good decisions. Our language is full of cliches articulating these options: carrots and sticks, honey and vinegar.

As Christmas approaches, supermarket aisles groan under the weight of ultra-processed snacks--chocolates, mince pies and novelty crisps--all designed to tempt us into indulgence.

What I found successful was fencing off the edges of the chickens' open-air area and planting those edges with leafy greens and edible flowers. The chickens can peck the leaves without scratching up the roots

Fermenting doesn't have to be complicated. With a few simple tips, you'll have jars bubbling away on your countertop in no time. Join me in the kitchen as we make these together.

Grow enough food in your yard to feed your family and more! See how this water-saving, nutrient-dense method grows more food in less space, and learn how you can replicate it in your own yard.

Zero gardening skills? Zero space? Don't worry, even if you don't have MUCH ROOM, you can still grow MUSHROOMS! Yes, even in winter! It's fun, it's easy and all you need is an old cardboard box... and a few other bits and bobs, which Ben kindly expla

Government agencies are going to pinpoint causes of food allergies, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Nov. 17 at an event held by an organization that funds and promotes research aimed at preventing and treating food allergies.

Growing citrus trees is easier when you know how to read the signs--especially when your leaves start acting up. Yellowing, curling, brown spots… these aren't just random problems; they're your tree's way of telling you something is off. Whe

The harvest is wrapped and the pantry looks pretty, but the real question is, is it enough for your family? In today's episode, we walk through a simple, sustainable way to fill your shelves without the scramble.

From seed to pumpkin pie, come see the full life of a pumpkin on our North Idaho homestead. In this video, I'm walking you through how we start, grow, harvest, cure, and preserve pumpkins so they last all winter long, and how we turn them into deli

It's important that your pantry contains the ingredients for delicious full meals, so that you have food you really enjoy ...

When the seasons shift, your immune system needs support. In this episode, I'm sharing how to strengthen your body naturally through the in-between seasons with nourishing foods, clean air, herbal remedies, and restful rhythms.

American ranchers are gradually entertaining the idea of using virtual fence systems - the same kind as used for dogs - to graze more cattle over more space without the cost and hassle of continuous fence upkeep.

A new type of wheat is coming to the market, and I am so excited to talk to you about it in this video! This is possibly a game changer and makes wheat even MORE nutritious!

If you've ever tried to bake bread and ended up with something dense or sad-looking, this one's for you. In this video, Abigail is walking you through my simple homemade French bread recipe, step by step. You'll learn how to read the dough so i

When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible.

Today I'm showing you the latest addition to my long running Sunken Greenhouse Project.... A rolling Shade Struction!

Building a Rain Roof as another option to harvest rainwater for home, garden or livestock use. Specifically this is set up for my rainwater garden area but could be used for just about anything. This project started out originally as a roofing te

Crop Swap LA transformed a residential lot into an urban micro farm and created a food system that feeds dozens of family every week.

The secret behind pink, perfect-looking meat? Sodium nitrite, a ubiquitous preservative linked to DNA damage.