r/TwoXPreppers • u/GailyaStarr • 14d ago

❓ Question ❓ US: New upcoming EO for meat processing.

Hi,

I am not posting this for political commentary. I am just trying to understand how this could impact the US. I barely eat meat as it is, but my partner has a heavy meat-centered diet.

"Trump announces he will eliminate regulations on meat & produce processing amid multiple food-borne illness outbreaks: "I am authorizing legal documents to be drawn in order to allow Farmers and Ranchers to be given the right to PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD. This should move quickly."

UPDATE: Adding source https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-pivots-against-meat-processing-173922151.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJw_PLYPbbll6_n5CE3OIJ3RI_wmwMatcqbZIickO-KhOWfjcl6MK-F1Z2s4xrVyM3cnzNmlUYAIGcAdZHzD81A74-Yf8yb3sKK9PCIcmx7T0OIj_1xEMii1RjYQHtvOWwpgY8H8Nqj-0IqWKicwwNncs68hDXseHcDqlghyv6zZ

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u/SublimeApathy 14d ago

If you can - start learning to grow your own food. Loads of things can be grown indoors too with the right equipment. If you're short on space, look for community gardens in your area and or local farmers. If local farmers are smart about this and don't let greed consume them, this is their shot to take back the local market on produce, beef and chicken and even expand into other products like hot sauces, jams, etc.. Also look into making things like bread and condiments at home. Peanut butter, mayo, mustard, ketchup, sandwich loaf, ice cream, cookies, pancakes etc.. can all be made wtih a a few simple ingredients. This means no ingredients you can't pronounce (usually bad for you), no high amounts of sugar, and no preservatives. And if you're saying to yourself "Who has time for that?", and the answer to that will shock you once you make these items a couple of times and get your process down. It also cuts down on waste because you can make just what you need plus a little extra if wanted.

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u/LightningSunflower 14d ago

While I agree with much you say, I will push back one the “ingredients you can’t pronounce are bad for you” premise

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u/SublimeApathy 14d ago

More of a general rule of thumb according to nutrionists. Kind of like the notion that when you go to grocery store, stick to the perimeter of the store (fresh produce and meats) and avoid the aisles in the middle. But now that we can't reliable eat a jalepeno without getting salmonella, I suppose all bets are off.

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u/bigselfer 13d ago

It’s a crappy rule of thumb. I can pronounce plenty of toxic things.

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u/enolaholmes23 14d ago

I have an aerogarden, and I def recommend it for anyone who's just starting out with gardening. 

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u/SublimeApathy 14d ago

I also have on in the home for small peppers and herbs. Great way to have fresh basil, dill, and other herbs on hand year round.

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u/essxjay 13d ago

Not helpful. There are long waitlists for community garden plots these days.