RE: farmers ... friend or foe.
Really didn't think it needed any explanation, as SS says its a no brainer, but here's my thoughts:
No - Why on earth would a farmer let you live on his land, turn up and wreck his fields, leave litter around etc etc. Let one in the hoards will follow!
No - Same as above. And if you are hunting wild animals, who's to say that wouldn't include his livestock.
No - Same as above.
No - Again, would anyone allow refugees kill their livestock, farmer or not???
As you say farmers band together, are well connected, well equipped, know the land like the back of their hands, are well armed, have invested everything they have into their farms, so no they are not going to just give it all up. They are not charities, they are in it to make a profit, normal times or PSHTF.
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