Discover how to become self-sufficient through foraging — cut back on your expenses while living a healthy lifestyle！ According to the USDA， food-at-home prices are predicted to increase from 5% to 6%， and food-away-from-home prices are expected to rise from 5。5% to 6。5% in 2022。 With this inflation， have you ever thought of finding ways to live a self-sufficient life？ One of the best ways to become self-reliant is to know how to forage for food。 Doing so will not only help you break free from relying on grocery stores， it will also give you a rich source of nutritious food… for free！ But how and where can you really look for and harvest edible plants safely and legally？ In order to forage responsibly， you need to do your research first and be aware of your environment。 — enjoy the freedom of knowing your way in nature and the fun of a foraging journey by yourself or with loved ones。 The Great Lakes region is one of the more popular sites for foraging， but that doesn’t mean you can just pick up every herb or shrub you see。 Not every plant you find can be consumed， and some plants may be endangered or at-risk， and therefore shouldn’t be harvested。 On top of that， you’ll also need to make sure you’re not mistaking one plant for another or foraging in a contaminated area。 There are a lot of other things to consider if you want to forage properly and succeed in this endeavor。 That’s why this book was created — to guide you through the ins and outs of foraging in the Great Lakes。 Inside， you’ll find everything you need to know to get started with foraging。 Here is just a fraction of what you’ll discover:








And much more。 The future is uncertain， but if you learn how to be resourceful， you’ll be able to get through the tough times， no matter when they happen。 Knowing you’ll be able to feed your family， even when money is tight or the food supply is disrupted， is a huge weight off your shoulders。 Start equipping yourself with the right knowledge today so you can go out and enjoy what foraging has to offer。