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All Meat Not Created Equal: Grassfed Meat and Self Sufficient Living
Grassfed meat is growing in popularity with each passing day, but it is still controversial in some circles and a topic subject to a number of damaging misconceptions. Grassfed meat is just what it sounds like – any red meat from an animal that consumes grass as its primary or exclusive diet. So what is the big deal about grassfed meat and what is its relevance to self-sufficient / sustainable living? (more…)
July 5, 2011 at 4:23 pm | 2 comments
Your Purchasing Power: The Sobering Case of Belarus
Significant and sudden currency devaluations are nothing new or especially unique, and looking back we have many historical cases to draw upon for what we might expect to happen if the dollar were to face a precipitous collapse. While 1920s Austria is the classic case, in very recent history we witnessed the incredible example of Zimbabwe, a modern case of true hyperinflation on an almost unimaginable scale. In 1998, annual inflation in that country was at 32%, and that was before things became difficult. Think about it for a moment: before these poor folks even faced their economic crisis, a hidden tax was destroying 32% of savings every year. (more…)
June 22, 2011 at 7:04 pm | No comment
Introducing the FartherForward.com Preparedness Quiz!
This is the first in a series of quizzes that will help you self-assess your survival preparedness for any major natural or man-made disaster. 
By no means comprehensive, the first quiz will gauge your general knowledge, your current level of preparedness, and educate you a bit about further steps you can take in your path to self-sufficient living. This quiz isn’t meant to judge or discourage, but rather to identify knowledge gaps and to encourage you that there are always more preparations that can be made for disasters and life emergencies. (more…)
June 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm | No comment
Modern American Pioneers
Have you always dreamed of making a new life for your family in the wilderness, away from bureaucracy and the rat race? 
Have you and your friends been talking about starting a new community with your own rules? Or are you already living in a community away from society? If you answer yes to any of these, or know someone who would – Raw TV wants to hear from you.
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June 10, 2011 at 12:09 pm | No comment
The Common Sense Benefits of Becoming More Self-sufficient
First, what does it mean to become more self-sufficient? Being self-sufficient, or self-reliant, means reducing dependence on outside sources for basic living needs such as food, water, and energy. Being completely self-sufficient in this day and age is not easy, but complete self-sufficiency is not necessarily the immediate goal for everyone. Becoming more self-sufficient could mean a simple reduction in grocery bills by planting a summer garden. It could also mean installing solar panels to reduce energy bills. Being truly self-sufficient must also incorporate preparation for natural and man-made disasters (take our Preparedness Quiz). That could mean having a back-up generator, first-aid kit and basic first-aid knowledge. So, what are the common sense steps and benefits of becoming more self-sufficient?
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June 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm | No comment
Many Hands Make Light Work: Community Cooperation for Self-Sufficiency
No man (or woman) is an island, and if it proverbially hits the fan in a TEOTWAWKI scenario, having friends and neighbors nearby that you can depend on will be more important than ever. But why wait until a crisis to see if your community has what it takes to pull through in one piece? By then it may be too late. Rather, band together with other like-minded individuals in your community now to accomplish more than you can alone. Starting early gives an opportunity to establish strengths, identify shortcomings, and share knowledge among the community. (more…)
June 5, 2011 at 1:37 pm | No comment
