Months 1 through 24. The shift from foraging to farming, from surviving to settling. Agriculture, food security, clothing, and permanent shelter form the base layer of a stable community.
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Farming Basics — planting, tending, and harvesting crops
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Animal Husbandry — domesticating and raising livestock
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Food Processing — grinding, milling, and cooking at scale
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Textiles and Weaving — turning fiber into cloth
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Permanent Shelter — building structures that last
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Sanitation and Hygiene — preventing disease through cleanliness
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Soil Science and Composting — building fertile ground from organic waste
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Irrigation — moving water to where crops need it
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Crop Rotation — maintaining soil health across seasons
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Seed Saving — selecting and storing seeds for next year
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Fermentation and Brewing — preserving food and producing alcohol
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Beekeeping — pollination and honey production
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Aquaculture — fish farming, pond construction, and freshwater protein
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Food Storage Infrastructure — root cellars, granaries, and long-term preservation