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The Homestead Calculator

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Annual Food Storage Planner

Calculate how much of each pantry staple you need to store for your household — from 3 months to a full year supply.

Adult Equivalents
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people (children = 0.6)
Storage Duration
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months
Daily Calories / Adult
2,000
kcal target
🫙 Storage tip: Keep staples in airtight containers — Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers inside food-grade buckets work best. Store in a cool, dark space and label everything with the date stored. Rotate stock as you use it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much food should I store for an emergency?

FEMA recommends a minimum 3-day supply, but most preparedness experts recommend at least a 3-month supply of food and water. For true self-sufficiency, a 12-month food supply is the goal for most homesteaders.

What foods store the longest?

The longest-storing staples include white rice (25+ years), hard red wheat berries (25+ years), honey (indefinite), salt (indefinite), white sugar (indefinite), dried beans (8–10 years), and commercially canned goods (2–5 years).

How do I calculate food storage for my family?

Start with calories — most adults need 2,000–2,500 calories per day. A 3-month supply for one adult is roughly 180,000 to 225,000 calories. Use this calculator to convert that into actual pounds of specific pantry staples.