Freeze Dried Prepper Beef with Jason Nelson

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This episode dives into an insightful discussion with Jason Nelson, the CEO of PrepperBeef.com. Jason's refreshing perspective and extensive experience provide a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable for anyone interested in preparedness, self-reliance, and high-quality food. Here's a summary of our conversation, which covers everything from military experiences to the intricacies of food production.

Healthy Food and Production Process

With my interest in freeze-dried food, I was excited that our discussion focuses on PrepperBeef.com‘s production of quality, healthy, and natural freeze-dried beef. It was a great learning experience listening to Jason explain PrepperBeef.com's product journey, from the hand-selected cows to the plastic bags, sous vide cooker, and freezing. Regarding product quality, Jason stressed the importance of using 100% American-raised beef in his product, which can last 10 to 25 years, depending on conditions. 

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Agrarian Support and Food Quality

Jason's civil affairs background shines through in his philosophy of creating simple solutions to complex problems. We discussed the need for more support in the agricultural sector and the creation of mid-level tech jobs to benefit local communities. Our conversation touched on food pricing and availability, focusing on how emerging technologies can improve the situation. 

We also explored the production of high-quality, organic beef, discovering that separating and preserving different cuts of meat can provide an appealing product in various situations, such as power outages, camping, and long-term disasters. One key takeaway from Jason's engaging conversations is the importance of knowing the source of your food, as many companies use subpar ingredients. 

Ultimately, Jason reinforced my belief that the effort involved in providing high-quality food is significant but worthwhile. After all, our bodies are not meant to run on the chemicals, preservatives, and other ingredients incorporated into the mass-produced, processed “food” that lines the shelves of supermarkets today. 

Disaster Preparedness and Self-Sufficiency

Jason and I are preparedness-minded people, so our discussion naturally led to disaster preparedness. We emphasized the importance of planning for worst-case scenarios and expressed concerns about the lack of readiness among many people. Jason emphasized a point most in the prepping community know that the decreasing self-sustainability of Americans will lead to catastrophic issues if the country's infrastructure is ever disrupted. As such, having a backup plan that goes beyond basic survival needs is essential. 

The Impact of Hardship and Struggle on Perspective

Next, Jason and I shared our concerns about the need for mental understanding many have about emergencies. That need comes from the fact that many people, to no fault of their own, have never genuinely struggled in disastrous circumstances. Through exposure to various high-consequence situations, people can fully develop their “in-the-moment” understanding of the gravity of disasters and how to respond more effectively. Jason had an excellent observation when he pointed out that the human brain doesn't fully develop until age 25, suggesting that more life experiences dealing with struggle during critical situations can lead to better decision-making. 

Foreign Policy and Terrorism Concerns

Jason and I also discussed our concerns about the nation's weak foreign policy and the potential for terrorist attacks. We emphasized the ease with which a small group could disrupt critical infrastructures, such as the food supply chain. As a result, our nation must have strong borders and guide international policy to prevent the out-of-control flow of illegal aliens into our country, which makes it extremely easy for terrorists to execute their nefarious plans on our soil. Ultimately, though, because the government isn't enforcing the border and immigration laws, it falls on each of us to ensure that our preparedness and awareness are ready in the face of inevitable terrorist attacks.

PrepperBeef.com Values and Future Prospects

Our conversation wrapped up with a discussion on self-reliance, food supply, and the values of Jason's company—PrepperBeef.com. Jason highlighted his company's commitment to honesty, integrity, and providing a healthy product free of GMOs and the other garbage many companies put in their food products. It's because of the values behind PrepperBeef.com that the future of Jason's company looks promising and, in my opinion, offers value to the entire preparedness community. 

The Bottom Line on PrepperBeef.com

PrepperBeef.com offers a superior product. That's because its product is created from within a system of solid, preparedness-community-aligned values and beliefs, ensuring it provides a quality resource to satisfy our needs. After all, it's a fact that protein is a critical but often overlooked portion of our long-term food storage needs. It's something we all should consider, and there's no place better to service our disaster food and protein needs than PrepperBeef.com. 

What are your thoughts and experiences with freeze-dried food? Have you addressed your long-term protein needs? Tell us in the comments below. 

Additional Resources

• Food Preps 2.0 with Shelby Gallagher
• How to Store Emergency Food for the Longest Shelf Life
• Food Preservation: Fermentation

Stay safe,