WormGuy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I just spent about 5 hours going through the food I have canned, checking dates, seals, etc. To be where I want to be I need to put up another 445 jars, 313 quarts and 132 pints. Using the National Center for Home Food Preservation web site I figure I need 842 pounds of fruit and veggies, and 100 pounds of meat. This equals out to almost 40 canner loads, water bath and pressure canned. I think I need to be cloned. Anyone else tried to figure out how much they need to put up? John Link to comment
Canned Nerd Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Yes, one year's worth of what you normally consume, food, water and supplies. My understanding is that many of us will cease their mortal life before that period (once the SHTF truly starts), but only God knows who will go the length and the purpose is to survive that period. Link to comment
Violet Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Wormie, At least you have a start. That is more than many people have done. Just take it one canner load at a time. You can do this ! Don't allow the amount to overcome you or discourage you. Each batch you do gets you closer to your goal. Link to comment
Leah Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 40 canner loads is less than one a week. Might help to think of it that way. Link to comment
Ambergris Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Wormie, if you canned two loads twice a week, and missed an occasional week, you'd still be done in less than three months. Link to comment
BiscuitMaker Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 worrmie---- Well I guess you had better get started------my new canner is still in the box!! Link to comment
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