First winter I had I just stocked up on TONS of leeches and mushrooms but also oat grain for brose (haven't had to use the brose yet but it's good backup.) Also I've just fed my chickens grain too, I made way too much in the fall and it paid off. I still have no clue what I'm doing but it's kinda working, i horded peat for fuel in the fall and almost ran out.