Trying to make some decisions on how to best prep for the times, should things worsen before they improve. I want to get my money out of the bank asap and I'm thinking of using it to buy a plot of land as my long term investment/savings strategy. This would protect my money from both inflation and government overreach, as I believe a few more steps ahead in their plan will be to block us from our banking accounts if we do not comply. We are not there yet but I think it's coming. The land will also be an available resource should I need it in the event of food shortages as I am a master gardener but my current property is tiny.
I'm also calling a ranch today to invest in a quarter cow for my freezer. Between that and the fall garden, finding food won't be an issue for months. Regardless what the near future holds, I have to make sure I can keep my kids fed.
Do you have any prepping plans in action? Any advise?
These plans are probably ahead of most others and is wise to do. I do think that is wise of you as well.
Having the garden is absolutely needed to survive longtime. I would recommend also having some short term solution canned goods or emergency food rations. Stash them in different places. Tell no one about them. Consider getting large quantity of fresh water as well as strong cheap alcohol.
Alcohol is used for 4 functions. 1. Cleaning 2. Trading 3. Other people to drink not you. 4. fuel/fire starting
A solar power generator is good as it can be run indoors and does not make much noise.
Consider having a stash on the land you acquire. Either bury it or build a structure and secure it.
Get armed if not already.
get a dog. Treat and think of it as a guard rather than a pet.
While I am not sure a total collapse of society is likely it is possible that law enforcement may stop responding to specific areas or not respond quickly. Food shortages and stress might make good people act irrational and one should be aware of this.
Study Grey man tactics to blend and disappear.
Anything you can find for homesteading can be used on the land you get for preparing though a more security view should be applied.
I was looking at getting one last year but couldn't find the solar panel for it, I need to check again.
I do have a good amount of food storage too, I just prefer not to have to use it if possible, as my diet only consists of fresh whole foods (mainly grassfed meats and fresh green veggies), not grains or legumes, and if I have to switch over to it, my autoimmune will flair up and make survival that much harder. We have rain water collection already set up and I have a berkey, so water is never an issue for us. Do need to get some alcohol though, didn't think of that.
Actually thought of that too so I'll share my plan. Ever heard of monolithic domes? They are near the dallas area. That's my future dream home, but in the meantime they do have small buildings available for storage use or to use as an emergency shelter. They are fireproof, tornado proof, bullet proof, hurricane proof, pretty much the safest structure you can build yourself.
Very good you are doing great ahead of most people. While you have the anonymity online, consider being confidential otherwise as it becomes a temptation for others when stress gets high.
Monolithic Domes are a good option, Earthship homes and similar structures are also good.
Definitely, no one knows our plans outside of our home. Even toying with the idea of getting a camper in case we need to flee.
I discarded that solution because in case of electrical outage you will not be able to get gas so you will be stranded on the freeway a tanks distance from home.