We Are Switching to “Made in the USA”…You Should Too! (Pantry Chat)

We're doing our best to switch as many products as possible to brands that are Made in the USA. It's not always easy (or possible), and really shouldn't be 100%. Join us for today's Pantry Chat and hear why we think it's important and how we're going about it.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
3:34 - Pleasant Hill Grain
5:00 - Freeze Drying Seeds
7:17 - American Made Products
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[@linneahaines4716]

There are comments from people outside the US commenting that they do not agree with buying American made products. Josh and Carolyn did state that if you are outside the US to try to buy products made in your own area. It's not about buying US made products. It's about supporting products made in your own area. I don't think they're trying to say US is best.

[@kathleenredick275]

Agree

[@tereeb7055]

Yes, those that post statements such as ‘maybe we should unsubscribe’ obviously did not listen to Carolyn and Josh. Carolyn suggests everyone around the world to support their own country’s economy.

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

@@tereeb7055 I'm not getting past the title of the video, which doesn't say anything other than they're buying American and we should too. So, I'm not watching the video today.

[@terrys5843]

@@elizabethmunroe3676 What a dodo bird.

[@Lonewolf_1776]

​@@elizabethmunroe3676sounds like a triggered liberal

[@susanfreeman6350]

I’m an American and my family avoids buying anything made in China. We even asked our investment advisor to scrutinize our investments and get out of any that involve China. Why on earth would we want to support a country that is one of the US’s biggest enemies?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Sticking to American, yes, but if not available, then at best from a country that is supportive of our freedom.

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

Thank you 🙏👍👍👍

[@Defundthemasons]

The U.S. Borrows $ Every Night From China! WHY WOULDN'T YOU SUPPORT THEM??? Oh, you were put in public school at age 5 and indoctrinated by The State for 13 years! So now you FEEL "Patriotism" towards a Corporation called America, Inc. that YOU Pay Taxes To Daily! If America, Inc. WASN'T IN DEBT, it wouldn't be BORROWING from China! You've been Indoctrinated so you can't think for yourself - That was the Goal of YOUR Public School "Education"! Dumb you down and take away your ability to think critically! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[@anncramphorn2259]

I agree with you Susan 100%. STOP supporting China! Having said that, after we moved from CA to Texas we found out that our entire power grid is owned by a Chinese billionaire who lives in China! Although one could say that a foreigner from a hostile country should NOT be able to purchase land or businesses here, there's not much little ole me can do about. One may want to support USA made, but as in the case of our power system, all I can do is make others aware. Thus, we can't always choose who we buy from. Going without power or moving out of Texas is not an option. I also learned most of the pork sold in USA is own by a billionaire in China. I stopped buying pork since that is something I can control. Thus, I go a step further to make sure the company is OWNED in America by an American citizen or may have dual citizenship. That's good! MADE IN AMERICA, OWNED BY AMERICAN. If I cannot find something I really need in America, I will venture to other countries like UK, Canada, but they must be an ally to the USA. Otherwise, I will do without the product. It takes a LOT of work & research before you buy something to find out the owners/CEO of the company. If we don't stop buying from hostile countries, then we are feeding them. I feel we have to put our money where our mouth is & support our country first. I have several good friends who live in the Philippines, India, Africa, England, & Canada. Of course I would support other countries, but only if they are allies. Thank you Josh & Carolyn for supporting the United States of America businesses, first!

[@jaybstyles_official520]

You do know America have hurt a lot of countries so if going by your logic treat hate with hate

[@hannahsemple]

I’m in the UK and totally agree with your sentiment about your family buying things made in the USA. We should all be supporting our localities, wherever we are in the world. I buy second hand items where I can because Made in Britain is pretty much out of my price range but food wise, I try and stick to the UK or grow my own

[@barbarapreston9340]

Has anyone noticed that while shopping on Amazon, it is difficult to determine where a product is made? Even if I specifically enter “made in USA” in the online search, the items are NOT USA made.

[@Wildfloracottage]

I have noticed too! The description will say made in USA and all the reviewers will say it was made in China. 😮 I wish they had an option on filters that showed “made in the USA.”

[@Earthy-Artist]

To make it simpler for myself I just assume that 99% of items on Amazon are made in China.

[@juliekahrs3419]

Red Land Cotton in Moulton, Alabama. They grow the cotton themselves in Alabama. It's spun and woven in the US, sewn in the US and then sold at their storefront in Moulton and online. It's not cheap, but it's quality and lasts for forever.

[@k.p.1139]

I can vouch for this company! I have their towels and sheets. Their sheets are your grandmothers sheets! The white sheets are on the lighter side for summer. The blue stripped are thicker and more for winter. NOTE: They are hand sewn by local folks, so don't always expect them to be on you doorstep, in a day or 2. But, you will be so happy when they do arrive. We have well water- VERY hard on anything fabric, and the sheets and towels are holding up exceptionally well ,after 3 and 4 years. Not like the box store towels that leave a good chunk in the lint basket after drying.

[@LeighJohnson-ny5tn]

Well, cheap has to be replaced often. Quality lasts for years and years.

[@rachelmcginness3118]

They are the best!!

[@liebekatz1]

I live in Alabama and you are correct ❤

[@zhippidydoodah]

​@@LeighJohnson-ny5tn Price tends to be the driving factor. It's hard to save $300 for a quality, made in the US item (stainless steel cookware as example) living week to week on a paycheck. I would suggest visiting thrift stores, where there are lots of USA made items, but resellers are really making it hard to find items there recently.

[@JessicaLee.3]

All American Sun Oven and GreenStalk are great companies for products made in the USA 🇺🇸

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Sun Oven, for when the grid goes down, and that will be soon.

[@Angela_Alaimo]

Where to get your socks? Darn Tough, made in Vermont. They have a lifetime guarantee, where they will send you a replacement pair of socks. We've had ours for years and they still look and act like new. Highly recommend

[@annebiedenstein395]

Best socks ever!!!

[@noramax2925]

Angela_Alaimo WHAT! I am looking them up now. Thanks for sharing🙂

[@100snyderm]

Came to the comments to recommend them myself! I've also noticed that they significantly decrease foot odor-when wearing other socks the odor is terrible! With Darn Tough you don't smell a thing!

[@GoingGreenMom]

​@@noramax2925love Darn Tough! If they aren't your thing, there are several wool sock companies, and several that make cotton socks as well.

[@bibic4]

I wear nothing but Darn Tough. I have different pairs for different seasons. Great quality, great customer service!

[@jeweledpatriot1776]

American made And Family Owned is So important. Yes we can make a huge difference voting with our dollars & supporting our country ❤

[@Defundthemasons]

The U.S. Borrows $ Every Night From China! WHY WOULDN'T YOU SUPPORT THEM??? Oh, you were put in public school at age 5 and indoctrinated by The State for 13 years! So now you FEEL "Patriotism" towards a Corporation called America, Inc. that YOU Pay Taxes To Daily! If America, Inc. WASN'T IN DEBT, it wouldn't be BORROWING from China! You've been Indoctrinated so you can't think for yourself - That was the Goal of YOUR Public School "Education"! Dumb you down and take away your ability to think critically! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[@user-nw5cr1tl6j]

Redman real salt is a great US company too

[@debrajones7349]

I try to buy American and feel that while paying more I get better quality products. And to know that I am helping keep American jobs is very satisfying.

[@Defundthemasons]

The U.S. Borrows $ Every Night From China! WHY WOULDN'T YOU SUPPORT THEM??? Oh, you were put in public school at age 5 and indoctrinated by The State for 13 years! So now you FEEL "Patriotism" towards a Corporation called America, Inc. that YOU Pay Taxes To Daily! If America, Inc. WASN'T IN DEBT, it wouldn't be BORROWING from China! You've been Indoctrinated so you can't think for yourself - That was the Goal of YOUR Public School "Education"! Dumb you down and take away your ability to think critically! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[@HybridParentSupport]

If we manufactured here, the economy would benefit everyone. Until that happens buying American made will remain a privilege.

[@annebiedenstein395]

Brooklyn Tweed yarns; not only is the wool grown in the US but each step from scouring to dyeing to spinning is all in the US.

[@lizkeith1356]

vote with our dollars

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

Please note that LEGALLY "Made in the USA" no longer means 'produced in the USA". I worked as a temp over the past 20 years (mainly due to health issues) and at several locations, my job for a day or a week was to take bulk items on psllets or in large containers, for which the shipping tags clearly stated the items were manufactured in China, Vietnam, or other 2nd or 3rd world country. Those items were them repackaged into retail packaging with "MADE IN THE USA" on the sides. I asked about this deception and was told it was legal. Then I researched the actual laws. Except for food and similar products, manufactured items are legally allowed to be shipped into our country, and repackaged as being "Made in the USA".

[@hemetsonshine]

Thank you for shining light on a mystery I encountered. I have gone out of my way to buy American made. But after item arrives I find out it was made in China. Argh.

[@bessycorrales6405]

This is nuts. Ugh!

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

@@bessycorrales6405 No, it is corrupt politicians(and staff) writing the laws and/or bureaucrats writing the regulations perverting the laws... or simply as in the case of other areas, refusing to prosecute the laws on the books that they swore to uphold when being hired.

[@tomaitoe]

So they profit twice, by using cheap (child/slave/coerced) labor overseas and then by upcharging for the "Made in USA" label. Evil.

[@janet4019]

Wow, that's so terrible that this is a legally allowed deception to the citizens of our country. Absolutely shameful!

[@cherylbond1556]

I love this! ❤️ It bothers me, that every grocery store here in Alberta Canada, proudly display international products in 1-2 full grocery isles! The problem that bothers me is that there's no "made in Canada" products in those isles and no isle that proudly displays Canadian products. More people need to be speaking up and practicing buying local and national! Thank you for this discussion! 🇨🇦🇺🇸 If I cannot find a quality product made here in Canada, I always look for "Made in USA" or "Product of US" next!

[@mio.giardino]

As an Albertan I support the above.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Be sure and read the fine print if it is there, "imported products."

[@faithbooks7906]

Little Seed Farm deodorants made in Tennessee. All organic, no plastic and the only natural deodorant that works for me who is sensitive to baking soda. They have other products too.

[@kyla3419]

Noticing the new turquoise All American canner in the background! Their new canners are so beautiful, but I can't justify buying a new one just because it's pretty! Gotta stick to my standard All American! 😂

[@helenhutchison7948]

We face the same problem here in Australia. Love the topic and hopefully we all make better choices.

[@AngelaWoolsey]

I buy made in USA as much as I can

[@Defundthemasons]

The U.S. Borrows $ Every Night From China! WHY WOULDN'T YOU SUPPORT THEM??? Oh, you were put in public school at age 5 and indoctrinated by The State for 13 years! So now you FEEL "Patriotism" towards a Corporation called America, Inc. that YOU Pay Taxes To Daily! If America, Inc. WASN'T IN DEBT, it wouldn't be BORROWING from China! You've been Indoctrinated so you can't think for yourself - That was the Goal of YOUR Public School "Education"! Dumb you down and take away your ability to think critically! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[@alainamt]

Red Ants Pants! 🎉 Small business based right here in my small town of White Sulphur Springs MT! Pants are made in Washington State. 😊 I watch you guys all the time and it was so fun to hear you mention them!

[@apostolicoutdoors]

Wigwam socks. Best work socks I’ve ever worn. Wigwam Mills, Inc. is proud to knit its socks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A. since 1905.

[@kyleh3540]

I have socks from them I've worn for years. Some of my favorites!

[@marcfruchtman9473]

Wow, great info on the Freeze Drying of Seeds. (Thanks for the tip, and for the person who asked the question).

[@christiehickman7573]

A friend bought glass storage bowls with clip on lids and was so excited on the outside of the box..they were made in USA. We opened the box and see on the bowl bottoms they were made in China. Moral: the box was made in the USA!

[@PatsyMellen]

Sad!

[@martychapin265]

American Giant has great clothing and all of it ( cotton plants to manufacturing) is American made. Love what I’ve gotten from them

[@ht8259]

@@martychapin265 I’ve been wanting to order from them! You encouraged me thank you

[@robertandrobinmilliken5105]

Our family tries to only buy made in USA

[@k.p.1139]

My hand is UP!! ✋Superb canning!! I LOVE their products, and EVERYTHING, including the jars are made right here. I won't buy another FAMOUS labeled canning jar because they are not made here! Superb canning is the BEST. Plus, I love the design of their quart jars! Check them out. Their lids seal exceptionally well! One more thing- be AWARE that many companies now have the flag and you see proudly- "designed" in the US. I have called a few and they said, well you are support local by purchasing our products. Except- you didn't make it here. You sent blue prints to the other country, and they make it, and send it back! Not the same thing.

[@amysvob3066]

I highly recommend anyone who puts their clothes on the line to support Lady and the Carpenter. I first found their clothes pins just about a year before her husband Kevin died. When she announced she was closing his shop and selling everything, I was lucky enough to grab more. These are by far superior to any clothes pin. She's back producing them and I hope you all consider them as well.

[@huwhitegirl]

I totally agree buying American made products is sooooo important and most things made in the USA are made a thousand times better

[@residentialdreamer]

I hate to pop anyone’s balloon but years ago my husband worked for a BIG company that manufactured pumps. Some of their customers stopped buying from them once they started sending their manufacturing to Mexico. So they decided to still have their pumps manufactured in Mexico because the labor costs were so much cheaper but they would have the finished pumps sent to their U.S. plant and repackage and label them as if they were made in the US. 😡 There seems to be no low bar for what people will do for that GREEN PAPER VIRUS. Just throwing out there what I know. I agree buy USA made. Hopefully other companies aren’t as underhanded.

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

Yes this is true... as I note in the comment I made a few minutes ago. PERFECTLY LEGAL too... per the way the laws and regulations were written.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mel-qz6hz]

To get my shrinking American $: Nowadays it depends on what the American based company “supports”. If I learn they don’t share my values, and or choose to support “imaginary” things then that’s an instant “time to reassess,” do research, and just save the $ for a better choice. Smithey Ironware is a newer daily use item for me (the carbon steel shallow farmhouse skillet) Worth every penny I paid. From the 1889 Wild West Co (Stevensville, Montana)Their Model 35 is another essential. I looked into many grain mills. Many can be had for a lot less, but the 35 checks off all the boxes: simple, solid, portable and it works by my hand. Keep it simple! A few other faves: My Four Dog Wood Stove (Minnesota), The 921 from Wisconsin (All American Pressure Canner), and my Thorogood Boots.

[@rachelswanson8797]

Pleasant Hill Grain is just right down the road from us.

[@lorisiverson7598]

Greenstalk vertical garden towers I have 2 now an want more for easy grab salad an herbs

[@zebrabing]

You guys rock. From the peoples republic of the united kingdom, I wish you well.

[@who7056]

Hey, guys! I have one to add to your list. Made In USA Forever is a good company. Thank you so much for the other companies you’ve provided for us on this video. Everything you said is 100% correct concerning this topic. We need to buy USA made products. There’s no better solution to helping our economy than to try and bring back manufacturing in the USA and spend our money HERE. ☺️

[@debbiebevis3806]

I was so blown away a few years ago when I discovered that so much of our medicine is made in other countries. NOW WHO THOUGHT THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA? Especially if that country is not exactly your friend. How have we not all died from their meds.

[@101jody]

Yes, it's so important to buy the best quality made as local and cleanly as possible. We lost most (if not all?) our fine quality USA textile mills because people just over consumed cheap items from China. It was so frustrating to witness that.

[@mio.giardino]

I sew and sell at craft fairs and ETSY. The biggest problem I have is ppl telling me I’m “too $$”. My response is the price I charge covers the cost of materials and but not the hours it takes to sew the items… one person was particularly rude and I suggested if what I’ve made was “so simple” then she was welcomed to make it herself. I get the same grief from those that want alterations done for $5 rather than my minimum $30 base charge…again, they say “but it’s so simple and it’ll take 5min, my reply, “if it’s that fast/easy then why do you need me?” My church people are the worst for asking for free alterations, they seem to think that because we worship together that I’ll do stuff for them for free. Sorry, no, even people in the Bible agree to wages before the work is done and settled accounts at the end of the day. The only people to get free work from me is family, because they do things for me that I don’t pay for in a true barter fashion.

[@catiepower3550]

Covid made the foreign product consumption issue very evident. The shortages on the shelves and the scarcity in general. We should be learning from that mistake and start becoming a balanced country again. Like you said, self sufficiency is a myth however there are a lot of things we can make that we don’t because we shifted to foreign products. The tariffs use to keep the cost of local down by comparison but that has stopped. The purpose was to protect the American company from struggling due to foreign prices being better. It 100% is our responsibility to be informed consumers.

[@imm0rtalitypassi0n]

@catiepower3550 sadly though...a country can't learn from a mistake when it's intentional...and thus not a mistake, but rather a profiteering free for all at the top for a long time now.

[@kathleenredick275]

​@@imm0rtalitypassi0n OR an intentional plan to ruin the county (whatever country it is).

[@marthasundquist5761]

Couple of the biggest issues is car parts are mostly made overseas. And I think all the transformers that help keep the grid up are foreign made also. Kinda scary.

[@catiepower3550]

@@imm0rtalitypassi0n I agree with you there. It was definitely done on purpose. The book Kiss the Ground has been teaching me a lot about this very thing.

[@catiepower3550]

@@marthasundquist5761 for sure! Cars, steel for our infrastructures. Heck when was the last time you saw an American made American flag? Textiles overseas is huge. Sports equipment too.

[@brianadixon8995]

As someone who works in American manufacturing, I really appreciate this video. Unfortunately my factory is shutting down. Loosing my job is making me even more diligent to buy American, even if up front it's more money. I had alwasy strived for American made but if I could not find it American I did buy imports, now as I look at the things I buy import I wonder, do I need this, can I live without it.

[@QKJM19]

What personally love a list of made in the USA anything😊

[@annebiedenstein395]

Check out the show notes. They included a list of their recommendations

[@kelly-annejenner486]

I’m in England over in the uk and I’ve recently discovered that most of the lamb on sale in our supermarkets is produced in New Zealand and most of the lamb produced here in the uk is shipped abroad. The person I watched said it didn’t make sense that NZ lamb has to fly over the countries our lambs going to! Have to say I agree. We make some of the best lamb why can’t we just keep it ourselves. Craziness!!

[@AlleyCat-1]

That's the same here. But hamburger is from New Zealand, Australia & the USA. Doesn't make any sense, since all raise our own. I don't know if they are doing it, but they were talking about sending live chicken oven to China to be processed to send it back to the US. And we have chicken processing facilities here.

[@stephaniejohnson3739]

Origin USA makes 100% American made and produced clothing, hats, belts, boots, etc. My husband loves the jeans, shirts and belts and hats. All are great quality and have a great program that will fix issues if they come up. My husband had a rivet that came loose from his jeans ,he sent them the pants and they fixed them and returned them.

[@mountainvalleyfrost5777]

I just logged on to say Origin. I wear their work boot. All but one piece is sourced from the US, and they're working on that. The boots are awesome. Another thing to mention about all their clothing, it's American grown and American weaved.

[@nannygranny9534]

Been doing that fir years as much as us possible. There are a few things I have done without because I could not find USA made.

[@aleshacasey3159]

Red Land Cotton is where I have been purchasing sheets and they are fantastic. They are produced and manufactured in Georgia, S Carolina, and Alabama.

[@ht8259]

@@aleshacasey3159 we have these too & they are fantastic

[@emcasting2603]

Yes except if it’s beer or wine since we use glyphosate when the rest of the world does not

[@maryellenmusser3531]

A few comments have pointed out the tine consumption but thats just, basically, the upfront cost. Once you find the source for something write it down and you wont have to go searching next time. Also, Public Square is a market place for lots of different made in America stuff

[@kathleenredick275]

Vermont Country Store lists country of origin on most of their products.

[@ht8259]

I love that store & always look for the made in USA items too

[@GaynorFamilyHomestead]

Lehmans does too!

[@kathleenredick275]

@@GaynorFamilyHomestead Wish they had them out here.

[@annasluka6708]

I use Etsy to find slips, bonnets, and bloomers for my girls and myself. American made!

[@christina6532]

Thank you both for spotlighting this issue. Years ago, a friend of mine produced a documentary highlighting American made products. Some of those companies are not in business anymore. Sam Walden got an influx of cash from China to grow Walmart in the early days, and sadly, the artificially low prices almost lock people on fixed incomes into buying everything they need/want there. When I first awakened to this issue, I started intentionally looking for things made in the US and it is a CHALLENGE. I needed a pack of thank you cards and almost every pack at Target was made in China. Only 1 or 2 were made in the US. Thank you for the reminder to use our power where we can to support US companies!

[@donnaradu9398]

One odd source for Thank You cards made in theUSA can be your local post office.

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

His name was Sam Walton.

[@yvonneh.3618]

Sometimes, we just need to be reminded of the why. Well done.

[@RC-pf2qi]

It takes alot of cheaply made product to equal one quality made of the same. Plus, those cheap products that don't last add to our toxic waste in landfills. It would be great if we had more products made in our country. It's especially bad that most of our medicines come from other countries.

[@sc2618]

The closer to your own home you can buy things is best for you & your economy!!! 🙏🏻EVERYONE PLEASE BUY LOCAL!!!!👍🏻

[@HybridParentSupport]

Made and assembled are two very different things. We need to manufacture in the us.

[@melaniemonticue-jc3ny]

This is why I'm amazed that those who can buy canning lids made "elsewhere" when we can buy from Superb and Ball.

[@Fl-Mamabear]

Ball is no longer made in the USA.

[@Fl-Mamabear]

Ball is no longer made in the US.

[@ddavismsg]

Yes, but NOT for food unless it's local organic farmer or Azure. It may be limiting, but you'll live healthier and longer.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Azure standard has moved away from partnering with farms in their area and is importing. I questioned this when I noticed and they got defensive and refused to answer any questions about conditions or places they were sourcing Azure Market products from. When I questioned farming practices from these places they pointed me to the organic affidavit, which when you read it is basically a file with the owner of the company saying it is organic. Buyer beware unfortunately. I had been buying several things and was happy I got really good deals on them, but when they were on sale for less than half of other organic certified brands I have to wonder.

[@ccj3355]

My father was a textile worker. The first thing when something was brought into the house, was see where it was made.I now understand this. we NEED to take care of ourselves.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

I didn't see it mentioned, but also buying second hand rather than buying new regardless of where the item was made is often the best first place to look. If it isn't something you can find that way, THEN look local to buy new.

[@OrganicMommaGA]

Anything not sourced and made in the same country as you live is a potential weakness in the economy. I remember never having to look too closely at labels of items growing up because they were majority of items made in the USA (I was born in the USA, grew up here too). It didn't matter if it was clothes, shoes, vehicles, farm equipment, household items, or items for livestock - it was all mostly made here. The label "Made in the USA" used to stand not just for Quality, but pride in not having to get that item from outside our country. Luxury items sometimes came from other countries, but the daily stuff was all made right here. And that was back when gasoline was under a dollar per gallon, and our family of 3 filled a grocery buggy (for nearly the whole month) with ingredients (produce, meats, flour, sugar, spices, etc) for under $100. Anyway - I didn't mean to wax on about how things used to be, but it's true that our economy was overall better then than it is now and I can't help thinking it was because more "daily use" items were made HERE.

[@sherriclearlake1611]

Thank you for the list. It's really hard to find Made in USA companies.

[@jacquieanderson6251]

A few years ago I went to a clothing store to see if there was any clothes made in America. Unfortunately I could not find any article of clothing made in the USA. It was eye opening. Thank you for giving information on companies that are made in USA.

[@Choppus13]

Socks, Darn tough. Made in America. Only socks I wear year round. I live in SC.

[@ardenpeters4386]

LOVED THIS EPISODE DEFINITELY printing this list out and switching! We too wear wool socks year round. why wouldn't you! your Priest River, "Neighbor"

[@lesliemelby7633]

The Modern Homesteading Conference was amazing. It was wonderful to meet you both in person. Thank you so much for taking some of you valuable time to speak with me and listen to my journey about lasagna gardening. I pray that you and your family are blessed richly by the Lord.

[@DH-xt4wb]

Some made in the USA products/brands: Sloggers (waterproof garden shoes & boots) Okabashi (casual footwear ) reCap (lids to turn mason jars into soap dispensers, spice shakers etc...) Rada Cutlery (knives, spatulas, vegetable peeler) Fiesta Dinnerware OverEZ (poultry feeder, poultry waterer) also, the pottery coffee mug that I have used almost every day for at least the last ten years was made in a city near me.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Most items have to be ordered on line. When l shop l always look for USA made and organic. We don't use pesticides in our garden either.

[@joanies6778]

Same here.

[@deannemckee5081]

One of my favorite videos of yours. It’s a shame you have to bring this up and that our own Commander in Chief isn’t encouraging us to buy made in the USA. Thanks for brining this awkward topic up!!!!

[@kathleenredick275]

I agree about the lumber thing. (Lived in the PNW for 30 years - from the spotted owl thing to shipping 'trees'/ lumber to China.

[@adelegower834]

PNW? Oh...wait...pacific north west....gotcha!

[@nevaehlawson9104]

love to support the usa made products you know what your buying and the quality of what your getting

[@silverchickadee4130]

Have been doing this for years. It’s difficult, but important.

[@zefox7851]

Something that a lot of shoppers don't know is to look at labels of meat, example is chicken. Some are lab grown .. look for "hatched" on the package. You almost need a magnifier when shopping.

[@HGICQueenDiamondAries]

Can you tell me where you have seen it at? Do I have to turn the package over and read the back? Is it hiding like a fine print thing in the front at the bottom? So lab made says hatched? Or real says hatched?

[@Wildfloracottage]

Hi I’m also curious to know if you have an article on this? Does hatched mean lab grown? It’s horrible what they’ve been doing to the meat industry.

[@zefox7851]

@@HGICQueenDiamondAries it was on the pricing label

[@thecottagerose]

This is my aim for many years. If it isn't available in US made, then see if available in an ally country. My aim for years, many more than I can count.

[@scottyallen2643]

Protekt is American made and veteran owned sunscreen and supplements. The sunscreen works very well and stays on. It's marketed for surfing.

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

I have been working on this as much as I can, and to buy as local as possible. It IS hard, but if we consider it a work in progress and not all-or-nothing.

[@dawnklauka8578]

My neighbor went to buy an American flag ,when he saw it was made in China he threw it back on shelf,thats nervy of the store owner to sell those

[@chloemartel9927]

My employer once bought a flag kit for the workplace. Of course, made in China with a flamingo on the flagpole instead of an eagle. I was enraged.

[@helloguys9508]

I went to US Navy bootcamp and most of the uniform items had tag that says made in china. Our RDC made us remove the tags and proceed to use them.

[@dawnklauka8578]

@@chloemartel9927 I dont blame you for being angry,I would be too

[@PatsyMellen]

There is a company that sells American made flags.

[@nicoleheppner4397]

​@@PatsyMellen and they have terrible customer service

[@robertadunaway7030]

There is so much "made in ..." that we can't get away from so I do make a choice to not buy when I don't have to. I refuse to even consider shopping with Temu and other companies like them.

[@sheilamalone227]

Public Square is a made in the USA, Site. They find the small companies, and put them in one place.

[@kathleenburns172]

Buy once, cry once is a saying my husband taught me. Makes sense. We try to buy as much as we can made here but we fully support other countries too, except china lol. We avoid those items like the plague! I am also trying my hardest to get rid and of how much I buy from amazon. I found out how they dictate to/treat sellers and was not impressed.

[@GaynorFamilyHomestead]

I get all my washcloths and dish towels from COUNTRY COTTONS in North Carolina. They are the sweetest, do yourself a favor and call in an order instead of ordering online, they have different color combos and you’ll learn a few things from the owners. Superb quality and fairly priced

[@gamer386]

Strawsome is where I buy glass straws. They are wonderful and comfortable. Hand made in the US

[@GaynorFamilyHomestead]

FELLOW MASON JAR LOVERS ReCap lids are incredible! I have the spray tops, pour spouts and spice shaker tops, super high quality and great AMERICAN customer service

[@amysvob3066]

I agree with homestead iron. love will and have all of his hand tools!

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

I love Superb canning lids and Tattler reusable canning lids. Made in the USA and excellent quality!

[@rachaeloverman7848]

I love and prefer to support small business rather than the larger ones. Definitely try to buy American made products...even if it costs a little more.

[@ellis7796]

Most of the ppl advocating for buying US-made tend to use racist arguments. Thank you both for being level-headed, kind, and caring on this topic!! Definitely convinced me to buy more US-made products as opposed to cheaper alternatives! Love your channel and your perspectives!

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

That is not true. Most people advocating for buying USA products don't use racist arguments, and they are not racist. Good grief!! I do not know where you get that. Telling the truth about communist governments, and people in other countries, who hate us, and want to harm us, is NOT racist. Us warning people about child slave labor used in other countries is not racist. Protecting our national security is NOT racist!! Also, don't forget about a certain country selling us pet food that killed many of our dogs and cats. Speaking out about that is NOT racist!! Wake up, Skippy!! Your comment is pathetic and ignorant!

[@belieftransformation]

Great ideas & encouraging people to be more locally minded, is encouraging! Thanks for sharing. I try to buy North American products where I can. Blessings to everyone 🤗🇨🇦

[@centreeki-librecenter9506]

I'm from Canada and absolutely understand this statement even though I'm not from USA. Its a "support your little place " kinda comment. Please homestead family don't be upset by comment's that may not understand the real and true message of this video. I am very thankful for all the knowledge your family gave me over the years. I am lactose and gluten free with a husband with crohn desease. We had no option to learn how to "be" different and eat different. Trade is good like Josh said and we need balance! I appreciate every research, problem solving, diy you guys provide us. From a very Acadian french mama in New Brunswick canada

[@cathyhann7957]

I try hard to buy Made in America, but it’s getting harder to find

[@kathleenredick275]

I love your videos! I love the chat part at the first, but I also appreciate thst the rest of your Pantry Chats are meat, not filler. You have no idea (or maybe you do) how many other videos that I fast forward through to get from information to information. ❤❤❤

[@yolandaortiz1316]

THis is a great podcast. I'm trying to buy as much as I can in USA. It is more expensive but I always think It helps a family here in USA.

[@imm0rtalitypassi0n]

Sadly, US business politics has made it so that you must be of a certain income level to be able to afford things that are truly made in the US since many outsourced goods are made in horrific sweatshop conditions- and everything costs so much more to manufacture here thanks to oppressive inflation rates even for local companies who try to pay employees or themselves a fair wage. (Thanks, Federal Reserve, for the fake inflation to offset that pesky recession, lol) And even worse- US makers are often forced to use materials made in other countries, which makes it very difficult to obtain many things that are truly US-made. This country's leaders gave up manufacturing on home soil decades ago to raise profit margins for greedy industries. It's great to do US brands whenever possible, but if you're poor....good luck. Then the only options are to make things from the land you're on, and get thrift store stuff because whether it's US made or not, at least it's recycled and no longer supporting outsourced, unfair labor and shoddy regulations.

[@Decentralized_Maze]

Been buying made in US my whole life, even though it's gotten harder. When I can't find what I want and see China options, I buy from specific stores or retailers which pride themselves on other countries, handmade, etc. Its always a good reminder for US citizens, but a better reminder would be to tell them to contact their state senators/representatives to request bringing back US products verses China sole trade agreements. Or suggestion to buy Amish or individuals at festivals, farmers markets, or small retail stores in small towns. Keep the small town businesses alive. That and our farmers were our backbone before everyone started on Amazon. I don't shop from Amazon unless it's literally a only resort, which has only been once in my life.

[@thesmiths629]

Darn tough socks. Real salt Texas jeans

[@kathydills4050]

Good luck finding items. I wish I could find more.

[@lhartwig2354]

Before you buy something it should be considered an investment and consider if you really need it. Then find the least impact way of getting it. 1) repurpose something you already have 2) borrow 3) rent 3) buy second hand 4) buy local 5) buy Domestic 6) buy the best quality you can afford In the end most cheap consumer goods are not things we need but things we want.

[@dallasburgess5329]

Canadian here, they are absolutely right, its important to support your country - and further, buy local. Support your local community if you can. I buy local when I can, then Provincial, then National then American, then cheap overseas. And for the record, Americans DO build most of the good stuff 😉

[@Nana9112go]

Great job you two!! Super important topic!!

[@emmamcneely5137]

Thanks for this episode! I tried listening on Spotify first, but parts of the audio are silent, so I came over to KZbin to catch the bits I missed. I recently finished grad school and have student loans to pay off, so my budget isn't very big. BUT, I have recently had very good luck switching my commercial skin and hair care products for ones made from grass-fed beef tallow or goat's milk--all from small family-run businesses that sell on Etsy. It's a small step, but it's one thing I can manage financially right now. Plus, my skin and hair are a LOT happier. :)

[@nancyrasmussen2016]

I have a select few of friends who like to only go to restaurants and other stores that are family owned and support them Instead of the big box stores or chain stores. I do as much as possible. Good topic! Nancy from Nebraska .

[@julzbee6063]

Thank you for the wonderful list!!!

[@nancyseery2213]

The reasons to purchase "Made in the USA" and shopping locally are too many to list. Great to talk about this serious subject. Again, better to be prepared for the worse than to be caught empty handed. It could be something as simple as bad weather or as bad as war, but there are very sound , good reasons to buy "Made in the USA". Frankly, I tired of appliance that need to be replaced ever three or four years. What a waste of time , money and resources. There are good reasons to purchase things of VALUE instead of CHEAP.

[@user-kv2pt4lu9y]

A book that tells of buying as much as locally as possible is by Barbara Kingsolver: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Interesting challenge that their family did for a year.