However, since then we have learned some new ways to leverage our buying power, I will share that below.

Update on Part 1

First, I will give an update on the strategies in the original article. We continue to buy in bulk, as described in the article. Currently, we access wheat for $200 per ton and whole, clean, food grade, non GMO corn for $300 per ton. Much has been written on this blog about prepping on a budget, and I would continue to argue that based on cost per pound or cost per calorie, it doesn't get any cheaper than this. Granted, it's not easy, as you will have to "shop" in ways you're not used to, but let's do a quick comparison.

I recently checked; a large, national brand, online retailer of survival type foods sells 40 lbs of wheat in five-gallon pails for $56 each and 50lb bags of wheat for $38. In the pails, that is $2,800 per ton, and in bags that is $1500 per ton. This does not include shipping. Granted, that's an easy way to buy your grains. You just go online, swipe your card, and it shows up at your door; however, it's also an expensive way to buy.