Storing Wheat.

So you decided to get some wheat and you think your ready for the Apocalypse! Only trouble is that it is in a paper sack. And you may be thinking that that is not such a good storage option. It is also in a big 25 to 100 pound bag. If you open it you will need to use it fast. So whats a prepper to do?

 What I did was to break it down into smaller  units that are easy to store and pack.

First thing I did was to visit the local LDS church dry pack and borrow a pouch sealer and pick up some pouches and some chem packs that suck the air and moisture out of the bags when they are sealed.

 Then I enlisted the help of some family members to help package the stuff.

To start  fill the bag with the grain. Not so full that you are not able to seal it. I found for the standard size pouch 6-7 pounds of grain fit well.

Then I put in the chem pack that keeps it fresh and takes out any extra oxygen and moisture.

Then tap down the grain so you have plenty of room to make the seal. Do not give into the temptation to keep filling the bag. It will not seal well if it is too full.

 Then place the open, top edge into the sealer.

Then activate the sealer. This one has a foot peddle you step on. This makes it possible to hole the bag in place with 2 hands.

You can stack the product as you keep filling more bags. be sure that the seals are good. If you press on the bag it should be kind of like a balloon. There should not be any air leaking out. If  air leaks out, bugs can get in. If there is a leak. Run it through the sealer again. Some times you will need to rebag the grain.

Now list the contents and the date it was prepared on each bag.

Then you can store them. The best place is a spot that has a constant temperature. If you use the pounces they tolerate moisture better and can even be buried in a secret cash. Many people also use cans. If you choose cans be sure the storage place is dry so they do not rust. Plastic buckets are also an option. I will go over cans and buckets some time in the future.