S19: E18: Why I’m Paying Attention to the 2027 Food Shortage Warnings

You may have seen the headlines warning about possible food shortages in 2027, but how much should we actually be worried?

In this episode, I’m digging into what’s behind those warnings, some of the very real cracks in our modern food system, and why I think they’re worth paying attention to without spiraling into doom-and-gloom prepping. I’ll share why margin has become my motto lately and give some practical action steps for helping becoming prepared without stress and panic. Because I firmly believe the goal isn’t to predict the future, but about how to become a little less fragile no matter what happens next.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Why folks are currently freaking out about possible 2027 food shortages
• Doing a deeper dive about the news headlines & modern farming issues
• Becoming aware of our modern food system flaws & changes
• Why I'm not big into the 'doom and gloom' prepper lifestyle
• Why 'margin' is my current motto
• Questions to ask yourself to prepare yourself without stress
• Action Step #1: don't panic, but pay attention
• Action Step #2: do food storage based on the foods you actually use
• Action Step #3: don't just build the inventory, build the skills
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

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Find details on my new food storage system here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/i-lost-my-pantry-freezers-and-garden

Check out my NEW cookbook here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-cookbook

Previous Podcast Episodes & Blog Articles on Food Storage & Food Supplies:

• How Running a Restaurant Taught Me to Spend Less on Groceries (podcast episode)
• How I’m Preparing Our Homestead for Supply Chain Hiccups (podcast episode)
• How to Store and Use Bulk Pantry Goods (blog article)
• How to Store a Year’s Worth of Food for Your Family (Without Waste and Overwhelm) (blog article)
• Top Tips For Storing Vegetables Without a Root Cellar (blog article)

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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