Production Systems
The foundation: consistent, high-calorie food output.
Without calories, nothing else matters. Understanding production means mastering the specific crops that provide the highest return on investment (ROI) for your labor and space.
Core Components
- High-Calorie Staples: Corn, potatoes, beans, squash. The "Three Sisters" + heavy starchy roots.
- Soil Fertility: Composting, worm farming, and cover cropping to maintain output without chemical inputs.
- Maximizing Yield: Biointensive planting methods that produce 2-3x more food per square foot.