I pick up canned meats and fish because we eat Keto, so there is no point in stocking up on “staples” we don’t eat. Also stocking canned beans and asparagus, artichoke hearts, etc.
I starting gardening as a hobby for more exercise and peace of mind a couple of years ago, but I’m not fooled into thinking it will produce life sustaining levels of food. I live in a farming community with many skilled food growers, I am a joke in comparison.
I have also been learning to ferment veggies and make kimchi and other things. I am skilled at canning.
The real problem I foresee is fuel prices and eventual shortages or even non existence if SReallyHTF. A sudden return to 18th century farming will not support the current population. It’s going to get very ugly.
18th century farming? They had horses and plow mules and oxen ...
More like 13th century hard scrabble.