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[munkey]

Originally Posted by Pleiadian

so has anyone considered how well you will need to protect your crops?

i would imagine that hundreds if not thousands of people will be out on the prowl looking for food, water etc. ... stealing, killing etc. for survival.

anyone ever considered this aspect?

That was the first thing that crossed my mind, the larger your crop, the bigger target you are.
human morality and compassion go out the window in time of dispare.

I would not discourage anyone from growing their own food and collecting their own seeds, just be aware that in time of hardship, people will target you for food, even if you only have enough for your own family.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by munkey

That was the first thing that crossed my mind, the larger your crop, the bigger target you are.
human morality and compassion go out the window in time of dispare.

I would not discourage anyone from growing their own food and collecting their own seeds, just be aware that in time of hardship, people will target you for food, even if you only have enough for your own family.

A good argument for Permaculture. Most people assume that a 'crop' looks like something they are familiar with. Hide your harvest with hardy perennials and change your diet. Who here would know a mashua from a nasturtium?

http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1398&page=67