We live in world full of inauthenticity, misinformation, and distrust. As consumers, we have become jaded, cynical, and suspicious. False advertising, greenwashing, and the general "Wild West" nature of food labeling in our country has left us confused and vulnerable in the marketplace.
You might wonder what simple step can be taken right now to participate in an alternative food system and bolster your family's food sovereignty. The answer is freezer space.
When it comes to an alternative food system, many people gravitate towards farming, homesteading, fishing, and gardening. They fall in love with working the soil, caring for livestock, preserving food, canning, cooking and more. They find the hard work involved in producing one's own food tremendously therapeutic and rewarding. Gardening and raising chickens are often the "gateway drugs" that get us hooked on better food and a better life.
Living a hunting, farming, and homesteading lifestyle is a tremendous amount of work and sacrifice. You simply can't do many of the things in life that people in urban areas take for granted. There's no last-minute weekend trips to Chicago, no dropping everything to meet a friend for coffee, or hopping on a plane for a destination wedding in Las Vegas. The work is never done on a homestead; you simply take breaks. It's a 24/7, living, breathing organism that requires constant attention.
