by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 12, 2026 | Geographic Diversification, Our Blog, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather
As the sun rose pale over the Allegheny Plateau, it sparkled like a dull nickel behind high cirrus clouds. Snow has already dusted the ridges that usually stay bare well into January. This isn’t an early winter. This is the new baseline for future weather changes, and...
by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 11, 2026 | Autonomous Rural Platforms, Our Blog, Sovereign Infrastructure, Water
For sophisticated investors and entrepreneurs who manage complex assets on a global scale, the definition of proper security is ever evolving. We spend considerable effort perfecting financial and digital safeguards, yet the physical infrastructure that supports our...
by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 10, 2026 | Autonomous Rural Platforms, Geographic Diversification, Our Blog
The dream of a secluded mountaintop with breathtaking views often captivates people, but a truly resilient autonomous platform or family compound requires more than beauty. The land must provide food, water, and shelter while ensuring security, stability, and safety....
by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 9, 2026 | Our Blog, Regenerative Agriculture, Sovereign Infrastructure
As a consultant specializing in autonomous rural platforms and family compounds, I’ve spent years researching alternative news sources to advise high-net-worth individuals on building resilient lifestyles. What strikes me most these days is how the basics, food, heat,...
by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 8, 2026 | Autonomous Rural Platforms, Economic Volatility, Geopolitical Uncertainty, Our Blog, Societal Instability
This message comes to you with urgency as events are unfolding in real time and moving in a direction not in the country’s best interests. Most high-net-worth individuals I advise, those who have invested wisely in diversified portfolios, and some who may have already...
by Brent Michael Hardin | Jan 7, 2026 | High-Security Shelters, Our Blog
It’s been our focus at Calculated Risk to advise high-net-worth families on how to preserve not just their legacy but the freedom to live on their own terms. For those with a discerning eye, the storm ahead is visible. Patterns of invisible dangers have visited us...
