Subj : Economy
To   : All
From : debian
Date : Fri Jul 22 2022 01:09:04

Hey everyone,

I wanted to get a conversation started where we discuss different ways
of creating a parallel economy by which we the people create our own local
supply chain(s), especially in the event of an economic collapse.

The first thought that comes to my mind is farming. Growing food (first
enough for your family and yourself, then sell/barter/trade the rest) is a
valuable skill to have when the food supply chain has been interrupted. Where
I live in south Idaho, there are plenty of farmers markets near by where people
can buy, sell, and form communities. I think that growing food will be one of
the most valuable skills to have and to share.

Now, I do understand that most people do not own vast acres of land, but if
enough people start growing food in their backyards, then we would have an
overabundance of food.

When it comes down to farm animals, many states will permit certain types of
animals (especially in residential areas). Usually the animals that are permitted
are animals that do not make a lot of noise. Chickens are very easy to raise
and will give you plenty of eggs and meat (at the end of their life). Most
states have a limit of no more than 10 chickens and NO ROOSTERS! I believe
the more serious types of farm animals (cattle especially) require permits
from the state.

Services are another valuable skill to have. Can you repair a truck? That is
a skill you can advertise. Can you repair electronics? Even that is still a
valuable skill. Neither of these will be in as high of demand as what farming
will be, but it may be cheaper for you to repair something than to throw it out
and buy something new.

Violent crime usually increases dramatically during hard economic times, and
some people may want protection services.

There will be plenty of opprotunities that present themselves in the next
several years. My specialty is repairing electronics, usually from the 90's
earlier. I do not forsee electronics repair being as high of a demand as
food, water, shelter, guns, and ammo, but it is a service that I do provide.

Let me know your thoughts as well!

73,
KG7UJH

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