Provident Living Farms are established to help members progress from short term emergency preparedness to long term provident living. By dedicating our farm resources to a limited number of Provident Living Farms (PLF) members, we provide greater security, self sufficiency and peace of mind in three critical areas of preparation; Food Production/Storage, Education and Support, and Shelter-Retreat Locations. History Over the years many individuals have expressed their desires to be better prepared in establishing long term self-sufficiency. While some basic food storage may have been acquired, their primary concern is gaining greater control over personal security. Some individuals consider investing in a farm or even raising their own livestock in order to create more independence. However there are personal limitations on owning and operating a working farm. Even families who have purchased cabin “retreats” find gaps in their personal preparations such as long term food production capabilities. They also have a sense of being alone which has resulted in a desire to be associated with a “community” of like minded individuals. Story Two families from the Salt Lake City area had purchased a 130 acre farm in Idaho for approximately $500,000. Although their personal businesses were successful, they were concerned about the economy and world conditions. The two families desired to become more independent and have greater control over their own food production and storage. Additionally, they wanted to create a retreat location which would provide a safe place to go in an emergency, and provide recreational and work opportunities for family and friends. These families quickly realized that the land cost was a small percentage of the funding required to establish and operate a functional farm. Additional costs such as livestock, equipment, feed, fencing, water development, labor and annual operating expenses placed too great a financial burden on the families. Furthermore, neither family had the time, or skills to establish and operate the farm full time. While the families did not want to give up on becoming more self sufficient, the burdens placed upon them by owning and operating their own farm required them to sell the property and seek other avenues of accomplishing their goals. Solution Provident Living Farms memberships, fulfill all the objectives these families were seeking at a fraction of the cost. Compared to purchasing, funding, and operating your own farm, our memberships create true self-sufficiency with a network of farms and a community of individuals which achieves:
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