The goal of self-sufficient living isn't necessarily to acquire and store goods for later use, but to develop practices that provide long-term, sustainable resources.

For example, having a 6-month food-storage supply does have its short term benefits, but growing a vegetable garden and building a root cellar will be much more beneficial in the long-term.

This section will cover the topic of self-sufficiency as it relates to long-term energy management, home and shelter management, food production, and homesteading.