[YellowRoseofTx]

Good info, thanks. I already grow a few herbs, and I've been thinking about foods to store up on and rotate to always have fairly fresh on hand. I've also been doing research on how long things like flour, beef jerky, rice, dried fruit, etc. last and how to store them.

PlainsRadio is going to have a weekly show on how to prepare for hard times. One last week was very informative.

[TASMANIANRED]

You have to worry about fat content for storage time.

Thinks like dried beans, rice and barley will keep essentially.

Things with fat even if minimal become rancid, it limits storage time.. Temperature matters the cooler the better.

Air and moisture along with temperature are the enemy.

Moisture supports mold.

[SAJ]

Jerky lasts for ages, properly stored. However, that said, you should make your own. It's easy (there are recipes everywhere on the 'net, for instance) and **way** cheaper than purchasing it. And, no, you do not need a dehydrator of any type. Excellent jerky can be made right in a standard oven.

Just wait until bottom round roast is on sale (or picnic roast if you want to make pork jerky).