Is your cup half empty or half full? Prepper Encouragement We have all met people who go through life complaining or whining or feeling sorry for themselves. These cup half empty folk never see the blessings in their life.…
Reader's Experiences
Severe Storms – Lessons Learned
by Joshua
The following is a personal experience from one of DPN’s readers. Josh LESSONS LEARNED The Hard Way It was mid July a few years ago in the little village of Cahokia, IL. And very hot and humid. About 6:30…
Knowledge Bank
Campfires: Cooking on an Open Fire
by Joshua
Cooking on a campfire is a skill every prepper should master. Hopefully you will never be in a situation in which you will be forced to make a fire and cook your fresh kill. Surprisingly, many people think it’s simple.…
Food Stores, Planning, Preparedness, Prepper News
Three Day Food Supply or Just In Time Marketing
by Joshua
Consider this statement: It’s the public’s trust that’s been broken “and since almost all food safety at retail is faith-based, the faith has been violated.” – USA Today It’s true, isn’t it? At least for many people. There are many…
Civil Rights, Constitution, Editorial
1974, Drones, and other Topics
by Joshua
There’s been a lot of discussion about drones and other methods of surveillance of the American people. The problem started when it was made public that satellites produced images of auto license plates and women on the beach and nothing…
Agriculture, Gardening
Choosing Seed Companies
by Joshua
We’ve talked about whether or not to save seeds and the various possible outcomes of of those choices. There has been discussion about what to do with your garden and how to manage the business end of it. Now, lets…
Editorial
Zombie Apocalypse?
by Joshua
I get all sorts of crazy requests. This one sounded fun, or funny, I’m not sure which. I had to post it because it’s amazing how quickly the rest of the world doesn’t mind talking and preparing for the zombie…
Agriculture, Chickens, Ducks, Livestock
The Value of Chickens and Ducks (A guest Post)
by Joshua
(A guest post by 2pairfarms.com) On our quest to be independent we decided to get busy with livestock. We have had chickens in the past and know how much fun they can be and about their easy care. Well, almost…
Agriculture, Gardening
Tomato Gardens and Suckers
by Joshua
Most people remove suckers from their garden plants, especially tomatoes. This improves production and strengthens the overall plant. I can’t count the number of suckers I’ve gotten rid of by throwing them away. Hold on!! By following this method you…
Prepper News
The Game Is Rigged and Preparation is a Must
by Joshua
The Game Is Rigged and Preparation is a Must by Matt Moody Many of us in the United States today see a country we don’t recognize. As a “Boomer” I have watched transitions in this country that really concern me.…
Agriculture, Gardening
Aeroponics or Hydroponics?
by Joshua
While most preppers also garden to make the most of their food dollars and be prepared, there are very few “ideal” locations in the world to produce food. Actually, there is no one place in which all varieties of foods…
Editorial
Why are we Preppers?
by Donna Benson
People ask us why we are preppers and sometimes I ask myself the same thing. Looking at our country…our world, I have to wonder…are things getting worse? I observe things going along day by day fairly normal fashion. People go…
Agriculture, Chickens, Livestock
Getting Poultry: Choosing a Hatchery and other Important Decisions
by Joshua
Choosing to keep poultry is a big decision. Adding another responsibility to anyone’s life is life changing. If you already have other livestock to tend, the change is mostly minor in that it will add to the amount of time…