I’m on with Grumpy Acres Farm in today’s show to discuss the prepper/homesteader spectrum and how we all fit into it. While some have no desire or ability to become a homesteader, the longer you prepare, the closer you get to the Homesteading or Prepsteading end of the spectrum. It all depends on how far you want or can take it. We’ll also discuss how bartering & trading are affected by where we are on the prepping spectrum and how much effort we’ve put into building a community and support structure. When it comes to bartering, we think about Bic lighters and batteries. While this may be necessary in a full-blown SHTF situation, having goods and skills to trade with the neighbors will be helpful in many different crises. It will be much safer to barter & exchange goods with someone you know and trust, like a friend or neighbor, than a stranger. It is important to consider the impact & benefits of having a solid network of like-minded individuals to rely on during uncertain times, and increase our ability to weather various potential crises. Make sure to visit Grumpy Acres Farm on YouTube and subscribe there. Coming Soon! The New & Improved Bug Out Location Join the Waitlist Now for Early Access to The Bug Out Location Preparedness Academy. With brand new prepping courses, a community, and tools to help you along in preparedness. Whether you are just beginning or you’ve been prepping for a while, there’s something here for everyone. * Prepping Courses: We already have several introductory prepping courses here at the B.O.L. We plan to create more that expand on the basics as you advance through preparedness. * Exclusive Prepping Community: Members of the B.O.L. get access to the growing preparedness group to interact, learn & discuss prepping with other members. * Weekly Updates: From weekly live videos to periodic webinars & articles, there’s always something new to look forward to at the B.O.L. * Prepping Resources: We have a growing list of prepping and survival resources like audio files, PDFs, and Word documents. * Legacy Food Storage: Bulk up your long-term food storage quickly, and do it without breaking the bank. All members get discount prices. The Survivalist Prepper Community -JOIN TODAY! In this group, we bring together preppers and survivalists to share our knowledge and skills so that we can become more self-reliant and better prepared for emergencies. Finding the balance between preparing for disasters and living a fulfilling, joyful life is a crucial aspect of being a prepper, so we might as well have a little fun while we’re doing it. When you join the Survivalist Prepper community, you’ll get access to the following: * Preparedness Education: Whether a novice embarking on your prepping journey or a seasoned veteran with years of experience, learning something new can be challenging. From just starting your food storage plan to more advanced prepping topics, you’re bound to find answers here. * Prepper Networking Events: I do quite a bit on YouTube, Rumble, and the podcast, but there is some content I reserve for true fans and supporters. In this group, we do live events, collaborations, tutorials, and even giveaways now and then.