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The Food Math Nobody Does (But Should)

Most people dream about being food self-sufficient. Big gardens. A few animals. A full pantry. But very few people ever stop and do the food math. In this video, we walk through the real numbers and realities behind food self-sufficiency — from calorie needs and garden limits to livestock, storage, and why long-term success looks very different than most people expect. Early on, we break down what food self-sufficiency actually means, why so many people burn out, and why thinking in terms of years instead of seasons changes everything. From there, we get into the food math almost nobody does — how much food a family really needs, why gardens alone usually aren’t enough, and the difference between growing food for the plate versus growing food for the pantry. We also talk honestly about the role livestock plays, why storage is the backbone of any working homestead, and what level of self-sufficiency is actually realistic to maintain year after year. This video isn’t about chasing 100%. It’s about building sustainable systems, reducing dependence, and making steady progress that lasts. If you’re interested in: food self-sufficiency without the hype realistic homesteading goals calories, storage, and long-term planning progress over perfection you’re in the right place. Calorie numbers discussed in this video are used as an annual planning estimate to illustrate scale, not as a dietary recommendation. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – The Dream vs Reality of Food Self-Sufficiency 00:37 – What Food Self-Sufficiency REALLY Means 01:21 – Why Most People Burn Out 01:42 – The Food Math Almost No One Does 02:12 – Why Gardens Alone Aren’t Enough 03:04 – Plate Thinking vs Pantry Thinking 03:34 – Why Livestock Changes Everything 04:33 – Storage: The Backbone of It All 05:15 – You Don’t Need 100% Self-Sufficiency 06:12 – Progress, Not Perfection 🎵 MUSIC CREDIT Music: “Petrole” Artist: Pierrecarl Source: YouTube Audio Library Licensed for use under YouTube Audio Library terms 🌾 ABOUT POSSUM RIDGE FARMS Possum Ridge Farms is a small, working family farm in rural West Tennessee focused on practical self-reliance, food production, and long-term sustainability. We share real-world experience from years of gardening, raising livestock, preserving food, and building systems that work in every season — without hype, trends, or shortcuts. This channel is about: Honest homesteading Learning through doing Building resilience one season at a time Progress over perfection