Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 - Sensible Preparations vs. Paranoia 2
Chapter 2 - Advances in Science 4
Chapter 3 - Wisdom in Self-Preservation 6
Chapter 4 - Mental Health Benefits 7
Chapter 5 - Possible Disaster Causes 8
Chapter 6 - Food Sources 9
Chapter 7 - Weather Disaster Ripple Effects 10
Chapter 8 - Non-Weather Caused Disasters 12
Chapter 9 - Disasters Caused by Human Hands 13
Chapter 10 - Economic and Foreign-Based Disasters 15
Chapter 11 - Disasters and Community 18
Chapter 12 - Personal Responsibility 19
Section II: Seed Storage Considerations 20
Chapter 13 - History of Seed Storage in America 20
Chapter 14 - Types of Seeds for Storage 22
Chapter 15 - Seeds for Emergency Sprouts 24
Chapter 16 - Seeds for Traditional Crop Growth 25
Chapter 17 - Seed Particulars 26
Chapter 18 - Germination Rate 30
Section III: Important Food Storage Items for Bartering Purposes 32
Chapter 19 - Food Storage for Bartering 32
Chapter 20 - Luxuries for Morale and/or Bartering 33
Chapter 21 - Initial Storage Bartering Choices 34
Chapter 22 - Three Top Bartering Items 36
Chapter 23 - “Need-To-Know” Principle 40
Section IV: Nutritional Concerns 41
Chapter 24 - Optimal Nutrition Value 41
Chapter 25 - Space Designated Usage 43
Chapter 26 - Seed Storage Based on Nutrients Offered 44
Chapter 27 - Protein Requirements 45
Chapter 28 - Long-term vs. Short-term & Protein 46
Chapter 29 -Vitamin Deficiencies 47
Chapter 30 - Shelf Life Basics 48
Chapter 31 - Time Periods for Shelf Life 49
Chapter 32 - Labeling & Monitoring 51
Chapter 33 - Most Common Choices for Food Storage & Their Shelf Lives 52
Chapter 34 - Methods of Storage 55
Chapter 35 - Containers & Lids 56
Chapter 36 - Liners & Bags 57
Chapter 37 - Sealing Methods & Additives 58
Chapter 38 - Salvageable Food Storage 61
Conclusion 63
About the Author 64