I did a response to Canadian preppers video title food as currency, I strongly believe this popular idea will bet many people killed.
After the event, I will build the community of neighbors on our rural dead end lane. My extra food stores are not for barter, but the glue to help build the community. Some neighbors will be able to provide gardens & cattle. Other have other skills, such as a dentist in one home & a nurse in another. Most are ******** accustomed to hunting. But as I picture it, all will be involved in security & self sufficiency.Here's a crazy-ass idea; it's an idea a lot of us around here are using. Build a loose community of friends who are working on prepping and self sustenance. Fact is, you won't survive long after the real deal goes down if you are alone. You'll have to have a team, and you'll have to have a community of people.
The notion of being stand-alone when things go terminal is fodder for movies. Think about your situation, your neighbors, your friends, and formulate a plan. A plan that includes like-minded people. Include those people in your plans, thereby creating a community.