You are going to love it... it's kind of addicting. I ended up vacuum sealing things for storage, even non food items. Beef Jerky lasts forever, trail mix is a good idea.
Here is an old bookmark of mine that I found very useful:
http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/foodsaver_vacuum_sealer.htm
I had this exact same question as soon as I got here. I'm glad to see the rules of this forum are so well laid out. Whoever built this forum is a web genius.
I am into building DIY Chicken coops and I'm so glad I found this website on the internet. What a great resource for everything I need in one place. I'm very grateful and I can't wait to read more about what others are doing in this hobby. Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. See you...