- In episode 1 of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills," Marjory Wildcraft introduces a three-part system to grow half your annual calories in under an hour a day, even for beginners with limited space.
- Wildcraft shares how raising six hens (1,500 eggs/year), growing 100 pounds of potatoes or 33 pints of tomato sauce in small spaces and off-grid preservation techniques can provide a reliable food supply.
- This episode also emphasizes self-reliance, debunking industrial food systems and DIY solutions (water systems, rabbit tractors) via GrowHalf.com.
- In episode 2, Wildcraft and Jill Winger share nine food preservation methods, blending practical tips and humor from their homesteading experiences.
- They cover off-grid freezer solutions, refreezing meat safely, solar dehydrators and the pros/cons of Harvest Right freeze-dryers.
- The episode tackles tips on mason jar storage, insect-repelling smoke techniques and prioritizing preservation efforts for emergencies.
Brighteon University is streaming an episode a day of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills" by Marjory Wildcraft from April 26 to May 5, and a replay of all 10 episodes on May 6. Register here to dive into a masterclass in resilience, self-reliance and true preparedness from the woman who's helped thousands of families return to the basics of food, medicine and community-driven living.
What's in store for you in Episode 1
In episode 1 of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills," slated for April 26, Wildcraft, founder of The Grow Network and a survival expert, unveils a revolutionary three-part system to grow half your annual calories in less than an hour a day — even if you're a beginner with limited space.
This eye-opening preview drops you into Wildcraft's homestead, where she breaks down the shocking truth about industrial food systems and why self-reliance is critical now, a step-by-step blueprint to transform your backyard into a hyper-efficient food factory, how to successfully and continuously grow food from six chickens for a year and so much more.
Viewers can expect to learn a lot of things from Episode 1, including the following:
- How just six hens deliver 94,500 calories a year (1,500 eggs)
- How to grow 100 pounds of potatoes, 33 pints of tomato sauce and 11 pounds of cornbread-ready flour—even in small spaces.
- How to thrive during blackouts with off-grid preservation techniques.
- Why organ meats and bone broth are reliable food items when SHTF
- DIY guides for water systems, rabbit tractors and soil supercharging at GrowHalf.com.
As Wildcraft warns: "The first tactic in warfare is to destroy food supplies." This isn't fear-mongering—it's empowerment. Her system is simple, tested by kids and elders alike and backed by 45+ years of homesteading wisdom. "Imagine biting into a sun-warmed tomato you grew, or serving deviled eggs from your hens at a party — while knowing you're insulated from food shortages. This isn't nostalgia; it's the future," Wildcraft added. In a world where food prices are skyrocketing and supply chains grow fragile, backyard food production isn't just a hobby — it's a lifeline.
What's in store for you in Episode 2
In episode 2 of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills," slated for April 27, Wildcraft and Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead dive deep into nine transformative ways to preserve food — sharing decades of hands-on experience, hilarious mishaps and game-changing techniques. Whether you're a backyard gardener, a homesteader or just eager to break free from grocery-store reliance, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and candid advice.
Viewers can expect to learn a lot of things from Episode 2, including the following:
- How to keep freezers running off-grid with minimal solar power.
- Why ground beef is the ultimate homestead staple.
- The truth about refreezing meat (spoiler: it's not as risky as you think).
- DIY solar-powered dehydrators for off-grid drying.
- Why Harvest Right machines are amazing, and how freeze-dried herbs retain peak medicinal potency.
- Why do you need hundreds of mason jars for a year's supply, and how smoke repels insects.
This isn't just theory — it's real talk from two women who've preserved everything from homegrown beef to kimchi. They reveal what's worth the effort (and what's not), plus lifesaving tips for outages, space constraints and flavor fails.
Want to learn more?
When the world gets unpredictable, the smartest move is to prepare. That's why "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills" by Marjory Wildcraft is back on BrightU. This is your second chance to catch the series that's changing how families think about self-reliance.
If you want to learn at your own pace and get access to 12 additional bonuses, you can purchase the Wartime Homefront Essential Skills Bundle here. Upon purchase, you will get unlimited access to all 10 "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills" videos and 12 bonuses, including 10 eBook guides and 2 homesteading videos.
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