03/03/2026
We have a special guest speaker coming all the way from Virgina for our Longmont Survival and Prepper Show! Jim bordwine aka the the salt man!
Jim Bordwine’s roots in Saltville stretch back to the 1770s, with ancestors who lived through and fought in these defining moments. His dedication to preserving Saltville’s legacy goes beyond education—he is an active practitioner of traditional salt-making techniques, ensuring that this invaluable craft is passed down to future generations. By apprenticing his son, Baron Bordwine, Jim continues the time-honored traditions that sustained his ancestors for centuries.
Jim’s deep-rooted connection to Saltville, Virginia, one of America’s most important historical salt-making centers, has fueled his dedication to reviving and teaching this lost art of food preservation. In a time before refrigeration, salt was the key to ensuring survival—preserving meat, curing hides, and sustaining entire communities.
His talk:
Preservation with Salt
In this hands-on session, Jim will cover:
The critical role salt played in food preservation for centuries
How early settlers and soldiers relied on salt to store meat long-term
Traditional methods of curing and preserving food without refrigeration
Practical applications for modern preppers and homesteaders
