LDS Moved 10 Million Pounds of Food… WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY KNOW?

The LDS Church recently moved 10 million pounds of food across the United States. While some online voices called it a warning, the reality is more nuanced — and the bigger story lies in what the U.S. government has been doing at the same time. In this video, we break down the facts behind the LDS food distribution, their long-standing farmland holdings, and the current administration’s aggressive push to strengthen domestic food production, protect farmland, and support small farms. We also examine the global pressures building in 2025–2026 — from conflict-driven fertilizer shocks to rising food insecurity — and how U.S. policy is responding. If you're concerned about food security, small farms, and America’s ability to produce its own food, this is worth watching. Drop your thoughts in the comments — do you think these government moves are a real shift, or just politics as usual? 00:00 Introduction: The 10 Million Pound Story 01:42 Receipt #1: LDS Welfare System History & Scale 02:24 LDS Farmland Holdings & Philosophy 04:09 The Big Question: What is the Government Doing? 04:43 Self-Reliance & Yanasa Trading Co. 05:07 Global Food System Challenges & Fertilizer Costs 06:06 Hunger Metrics & Global Famine Risks 06:48 Shift in Government Policy: Protecting Domestic Production 07:58 USDA Farmers First Policy & Small Farm Viability 08:45 Pushing Back on Farmland Diversion (Solar & Development) 09:21 Lawfare Against Farmers and Ranchers 10:49 Positioning for Food Security 11:29 Expanding Protein Access: Fishing & Hunting Initiatives 12:47 Addressing Farm Inputs & Supply Chain Competition 14:42 A Shift in Rhetoric: Deconstructing the "Big A" Industry 16:41 Resilience as National Security 19:13 Conclusion: Building Personal & National Capacity Join this channel and support our efforts:    / @yanasatv