Author: Bryan Moats
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Creating the Ideal Chicken Wonderland at SSTP Farm
This is part of this week’s chicken series. We’re dispensing a smidge of advice, but mostly swapping stories and gathering ideas. Join in and let us know your experiences in the comments below! Find the rest of Chicken Week at Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. Meredith and I have always wanted to create a Chicken Wonderland.…
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Are Chickens Worth It? Exploring a Few Pros and Cons
This week we are talking about chickens! I’m pretty tired from a full day of, well, all the things, so without going on at length as per usual, I wanted to let you all know we’re focusing on chickens this week, which I’ve already done, so more specifically I’m asking: Why does Sulphur Springs Truck…
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Reflecting on Go Bag Week: Lessons Learned
Well, Go Bag Week has come to a close. I had a heck of a time chatting it up with you all. But I mostly proved in real time what I already suspected: That I can not keep up with an event like that without undoing my normal routine, such as it is. While I…
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Budget-Friendly Go-Bag Essentials for Everyone
This photo is of a sleeping Desto, SSTP’s most potato-like dog. He is not a go bag. But is more interesting to look at than one, and thus he gets to be the blog post photo today. In an increasingly unpredictable world, being prepared isn’t just a hobby—it’s a necessity. On Day 4 of Go…
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Essential Documents for Your Go Bag
It’s day three of Go Bag week! I hope you caught our bag and list posts. If not, check them out. And be sure to download our Individual Go Bag Checklist for free (or pay what you want!) Every dollar helps us keep making community preparedness content, workshops with people smarter than us, feed wayward…
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Choosing the Right Go Bag for Your Needs
Welcome to day two of Bag Week! We’re talking bag options and building “bagknowledge.” Please someone, laugh. Any bag can be a go bag. When it comes to bags, honestly anything will do. We want to say that right off the bat. In many cases you’ll just be using the bag or bags for a…
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Go Bag Week Kickoff: Day One Tips for Your Survival Pack
I’ve finally assembled a small survival pack for myself—a grab-and-run pack. I’ve had to dig some things I need out of the garage and the attic so that no on complains about my taking things they need. I’ve collected a hatchet, for instance, and two small light, all-metal pots. There’s plenty of stuff like that…
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From Cookies to Community: Our Business Reboot Explained
The business has transformed from selling products to becoming a Community Preparedness Hub, focusing on education and resources for rural resilience amidst challenges.
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Rethinking Careers: Why Designers Should Explore Gardening
Reflections on transition from graphic designer to a multifaceted role encompassing gardening, homeschooling, and community service. We explore the idea of using graphic design skills in permaculture and the like, advocating for a deeper connection to nature and community during unstable times.
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ISO: Effective Tips to Manage Household Lady Beetles
In Arkansas, the Great Beetle Occupation of 2026 has become a nuisance, even as they help with aphid problems. Residents struggle to find effective solutions for the invasive beetles, which are harmless structurally but can bite and affect pets. Vacuuming and various deterrents are commonly used, but success remains elusive.