With the Russian invasion of Ukraine I have been watching the news and listening to the news on one of my Sirius XM channels in the car.
Supplies at our grocery stores are already limited due to transport issues and the government paying farms to destroy crops. Oil prices have skyrocketed. Today they are $105/barrel. It's predicted gas could become $7/gal For the US.
This is the driving factor for me growing our own food. I am thankful for ordering my seeds earlier than I normally would for my garden. I am also thankful for the ability to raise animals for meat to secure my family's ability to eat. My goal is to have enough food to help other families to be sustained as well. It's a lofty goal. It's not for the faint of heart.
If you don't grow your own food I would advice you to connect with families that do. Buy locally as much as you can. You can shop farmer's markets. You can buy into local farm shares. (CSA's)
Running out of soaps and shampoos? Find someone who makes their own. Some laundry soaps are hard to get. You can make your own as well.
Some herbal remedies can help with minor injuries/illnesses.
I encourage you to look up local farms in your area. If you are looking for something specific to purchase people at the farmers market can help connect you to the right person.
Our electricity rates have risen 85% here in Maine. I eventually want to invest in Solar power to help combat our electricity bill.
I'm thankful for our wood heat and pellets to not be dependent on oil.
I would not be surprised if we end up in a 3rd world war that we will be living through a depression like our grandparents and great grandparents went through. I would advice people to be a little more self-sufficient. I understand those living in town and in cities self-sufficiency is limited. Visit your local farmers/homesteaders. You can buy eggs from roadside stands throughout most regions.
Help one another out. Thank a truck driver who is fighting to get supplies to you. Appreciate large farms and small farms alike.
Need help with gardening whether in country or urban regions. Check out YouTube for tips.
