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WHEN WILL AMERICAN FARMERS, RANCHERS AND MINERS BE LISTED ON THE EPA ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST?

The recent news about the EPA’s new definition of ‘tributary’ had me doing some research into EPA related news, recent studies and actions that have been undertaken by the EPA and the current administration, including some of the people in the House and the Senate. http://farmfutures.com/blogs-water-police-part-three-epas-definition-tributary-8387 http://www.bna.com/epa-corps-propose-n17179879956/ The EPA and many other government officials and …

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Beneficial Garden Insects

One of the best ways to deal with pest insects who insist on eating your flowers, plant and tree leaves, and whatever’s in your vegetable garden? Attracting their natural enemies to your property. Let’s take a look at a few of the many beneficial garden insects and what makes them so gosh-darn helpful: Ladybugs Arguably …

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5 Reasons Olive Oil is a Prepper’s Best Friend

Most people think olive oil isn’t good for prepping because it goes bad too quickly, but what you might not know is that olive oil will last for at least 1-2 years if it’s left unopened and stored in a cool dark place. That means that as long as you cycle through your stock regularly …

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Upcoming Survival/Preparedness Community Events

Are you new to prepping and survival? Perhaps you grew up on a farm and you think you know all there is to know about self-reliance and sustainability? Think again! Throughout the country, preparedness is taking a front seat and prepper events are being hosted to help you learn the basics or sharpen your skills. …

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Do You Have a SHTF Plan?

So you have a Bug Out Bag packed and ready, your emergency food stores are topped up, and maybe you even have a Bug Out Vehicle ready and waiting, but  what about a plan to actually use all this stuff to protect you and get you safely out of a true SHTF moment? It’s best …

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5 Tips for Selecting the Right Pack for Backpacking

One of the best ways to experience the outdoors during the summer season is backpacking. In contrast to car camping, backpacking requires carrying all of your gear with you as you hike through the wilderness on foot. Therefore, it makes sense that selecting the right backpack is imperative. As with many other gear selections, the …

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Camping/Survival Uses For Apple Cidar Vinegar

Ah, apple cider vinegar. Is there anything it can’t do? Okay, it can’t fight a bear, but if you were lost in the wilderness and had a lifetime supple of raw, unprocessed ACV with you, you’d be in pretty darn-good shape. When purchasing apple cider vinegar, forget the filtered junk you normally find on grocery …

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REPTILES AND RADIATION

REPTILES AND RADIATION By: Capt. William E. Simpson All Rights Reserved © 2014   This Arizona Mountain Rattlesnake is not the ‘reptile’ to which the article title refers Photo by: Capt. William E. Simpson II © copyright 2014   This is the second article in a series that deals with the question ‘Is it time …

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Staying Hidden: Camouflage and Covert Operation

Getting out of Dodge (GOOD) is only the first part of staying safe in a dangerous survival situation. With others out there that are less prepared than you are, confrontation is bound to occur. While you should be prepared to defend yourself, the best option is to avoid confrontation whenever possible and the best way …

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7 Vegetables That You Can Actually Regrow from Scraps

Believe it or now, you can actually grow quite a few vegetables from the scraps you normally throw away. This means instead of raising these vegetables from seeds you can start them off much farther ahead in the process and as a result, get better luck out of each planting. The vegetables in this list …

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