Definition of shoat. : a young hog and especially one that has been weaned.
Junior Enlisted in the Army - Privates and Specialists - are promoted automatically based on their time in service and time in pay grade. Privates (E-1) are promoted to Private 2nd Class after completing six months of service and PV2's are normally promoted to PFC when the have 12 months' time in service and 4 months' time in grade. In general, Soldiers earn the rank of Specialist (E-4) after having served a minimum of two years and attending a specific training class.
Vacuum packing results in longer storage capability, too. Thicker bags also help prevent freezer burn. In general, up to 9 months in a ziploc bag in an ordinary freezer, and 14 months in a deep freeze in a vacuum packed bag. After that, the carrots won't make you sick; they just won't taste as good. Harvest the carrots at its peak maturity but not old - they get tough and fibrous; younger is better than older.