As the dollar continues to drop, commodity prices are only going to increase (that's why the price of oil/gasoline in increasing at a time when it usually would be decreasing). The Fed is supposed to start another round of money printing in an effort to boost the economy by increasing inflation. Add that to the crop and harvest problems that have been plaguing farmers lately, and I believe that over the winter we may see some steep increases.
With that in mind, I finally got around to placing a bulk order yesterday. We ordered 600 pounds of Hard Red Winter Wheat (certified chemical free), 100 pounds of Soft White Winter Wheat, 100 pounds of corn, 5 gallons of Honey, 7 pounds of granulated Garlic, 5 pounds of Cinnamon, 6 lbs of Onion Powder, 10 lbs of Carob powder, 50 lbs of Dark Red Kidney Beans, 100 pounds of Navy Beans, 50 lbs of Oat Groats, 5 lbs of Baking Powder, 50 lbs of Sea Salt, and a bunch of the assorted extras like a few Gamma Seal lids, mylar bags, O2 absorbers, etc.
Mostly this was to replenish our stock of foods that we try to keep rotating, but we have started adding some extras. Next month, when our local group makes their group purchase, we'll probably add a few things to it also.
One bright note on the bulk purchase prices, was that the Hard Red Winter Wheat actually decreased from $23.50 for 50 pounds, to $16.50. This was due to them getting ready for the arrival of new wheat supplies into the warehouse. The lady that I ordered with didn't know what the new prices would be. Lucky timing on our part.
We can at least glean in the fields when we pop up for a visit.
It would be priceless.
