Storing wheat: It's not a big deal! – Leslie Probert on MormonTimes.com

There is not a more stress-free, easy food to store than wheat for long-term food storage. Wheat stores for 30+ years (emphasis on the plus), so the pressure is off to use it within a deadline. You can use it when you want and forget about it the rest of the time.

LDS Church members are counseled to store long term food storage — beyond storing three months of the usual storable foods we eat. Getting a year's supply of food, or a close to it as we can, adds up financially. When funds are limited, storing wheat, along with other grains, saves you a big chunk of money. The recommendation for storing grains is 25 lbs./person/month. Wheat prices spiked over the last year due to shortages, but costs have now come down, making wheat inexpensive again. Shop around for lowest prices.

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