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applegrove

(132,449 posts) Mon Apr 13, 2026, 04:59 PM 20 hrs ago

A Closed Strait of Hormuz Risks a Global Food Security Crisis

A Closed Strait of Hormuz Risks a Global Food Security Crisis

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— 5GW HotTakes (@5gw.bsky.social) 2026-04-13T14:37:51.385Z

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A Closed Strait of Hormuz Risks a Global Food Security Crisis (Original Post) applegrove 20 hrs ago OP

I'm expanding my gardens NickB79 19 hrs ago #1

Good on you! applegrove 19 hrs ago #2

I just checked with my friends who have a garden. ananda 19 hrs ago #3

Trump is a menace to the entire world. Passages 19 hrs ago #4

NickB79

(20,382 posts)

1. I'm expanding my gardens

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 05:48 PM

19 hrs ago

Even if there aren't shortages, it's damn expensive to feed a teenager these days. I've got tons of vegetables for canning and get a dozen eggs a day from the coop. With the way she drinks milk, though, I'm gonna have to buy a goat next 🤣