<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Survival Scout]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Could Go Wrong Farm]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:08:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Brew Your Own Fire Cider at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any time poking around traditional homestead kitchens, folk herbalism books, or mountain homesteading forums, you’ve likely heard whisperings of "fire cider." Rooted in ancient kitchen-medicinal traditions—tracing back to the oxymels (vinegar and honey blends) of ancient Greece and Rome—fire cider was modernized in the 1980s by legendary herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. It has since become a staple preserving project for self-reliant homesteaders looking to keep their families...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/how-to-brew-your-own-fire-cider-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd2940acc4fd3ef022d4f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:43:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_e7152610be2f411bac6ac4c9f6982e59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret Skill Every Homesteader is Ignoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[For anyone building a homestead, the dream usually starts with a garden, a few chickens, and maybe some backyard livestock. But sooner or later, self-reliance takes you past the fence line and straight to the edge of the woods. If you grew up without a family hunting tradition, stepping into the woods as an adult can feel intimidating. Culturally, we’ve built hunting up as an exclusive club with a steep barrier to entry—complete with a secret language, specialized gear lists, and an unwritten...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/secret-skill-every-homesteader-is-ignoring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd2714acc4fd3ef022d067</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:32:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_73bddb077d0f413c947b8907c9a1da70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Self-Reliance Includes Your Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you live on a homestead, you likely already question mainstream systems. You grow your own food to avoid industrial chemicals, harvest rainwater or dig wells to bypass municipal treatment plants, and fix your own fence lines instead of calling a contractor. You understand a fundamental truth: self-reliance is freedom. Yet, many people who grow their own vegetables and raise their own livestock still hand over their most precious asset—their health—to a centralized, corporate medical...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/why-self-reliance-includes-your-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd2499f00b0ce1e3ccd8e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicinal Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_31fe9794edf540608c29ee0eae830d46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Wild Mushrooms That Could Save Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you’re building a self-reliant homestead, every square foot of your property—and the woods beyond your fence line—can be a source of food, medicine, and resilience. But when it comes to wild mushrooms, the stakes are entirely different than picking wild berries or planting a patch of squash. A mistake doesn't just ruin dinner; it can destroy your liver. For the amateur homesteader, mastering wild fungi is one of the most rewarding high-value skills you can add to your toolkit. Done...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/3-wild-mushrooms-that-could-save-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd1e31de3bdc493bb0be8f</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicinal Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:07:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_1fc51ce2f8784adeade6d0709f4a29bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homesteaders, Pay Attention to This!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homesteading is about more than growing vegetables, raising chickens, or learning to preserve food. For many people, it’s about independence: developing practical skills, taking responsibility for your household, and having the freedom to make informed decisions about how you live. Today, much of that knowledge comes from the internet. Whether you’re learning to repair a tractor, build a fence, maintain tools, or understand the laws that affect your property, online resources have become an...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/homesteaders-pay-attention-to-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd1a61de3bdc493bb0b792</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:41:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_2d7836503e0d4f2b9840786089d41715~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Throw Away the Dandelion Root!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re trying to become more self-sufficient, one of the best places to start might be right outside your back door. Before you pull those dandelions out of your garden, consider this: that stubborn yellow-flowered weed is also a source of edible greens, flowers, and roots. For generations, people have found ways to use dandelions in the kitchen. You can toss the young leaves into a salad, cook them up as a side dish, fry the flowers into crispy fritters, brew a simple floral tea, or roast...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/don-t-throw-away-the-dandelion-root</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd170dde3bdc493bb0b277</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicinal Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:31:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_4a3e9e53c515418d9b4577317380ff11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Things Your Truck Needs Before the First Frost]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you live on a homestead, you know that cold weather rarely waits until you're ready. One morning, you're hauling feed, checking fences, picking the last tomatoes, or heading into town for supplies. The next, you're scraping ice off the windshield and wondering whether your truck will start. After 50, most of us have learned that a little preparation can save a lot of trouble. We don't need to spend a fortune on fancy survival gear. We need dependable tools, warm clothing, and a plan for...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/12-things-your-truck-needs-before-the-first-frost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac9148bd592b43a627bb012</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:27:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_81861ae4639c4bb29b2cf6e34a1f6331~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Go-To Homemade Ant Bait]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've spent any time keeping a home or homestead, you know how quickly ants can find their way into the kitchen. One day, everything looks fine. The next, there's a trail of tiny visitors heading straight for the sugar bowl, fruit basket, or something sweet you just set on the counter. It's especially frustrating when you're busy cooking, baking, or putting up the harvest. The good news? You can make a simple homemade ant bait with just a couple of common ingredients. It's an inexpensive...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-go-to-homemade-ant-bait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac911f675cf17ffe4e2cf91</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:13:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_5db96819cb1b4156861a0cb754744113~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Homesteader’s Guide to Allergy Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re over 50 and still spending your days in the garden, tending chickens, mowing the pasture, or putting up the harvest, you know that homesteading doesn’t come with a retirement button. Unfortunately, neither does pollen season. One day you’re picking ripe tomatoes, and the next you’re sneezing your way through the garden, rubbing itchy eyes, and reaching for another tissue. Seasonal allergies can make even the most enjoyable outdoor chores miserable. But a few practical changes around...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-homesteader-s-guide-to-allergy-relief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac90fe7d3466ffa9b963d3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:08:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_27ff0cb8b19c4fb79c1f860850d03e8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Homesteaders Need a PDW?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What older homesteaders should consider before adding a personal-defense weapon to their preparedness plan. When you live on a homestead, security is about more than locking the front door. You may have livestock to check, equipment scattered across the property, a long driveway, and outbuildings that sit well away from the house. When something goes wrong, help might not arrive as quickly as it would in town. That makes preparedness important. But it also raises a practical question: Do you...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/do-homesteaders-need-a-pdw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac90dd608070f646970e3ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:58:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_88db9018e19f44c7a051fc140146c1f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Homestead May Have a Plastic Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple, affordable changes to your kitchen, garden, and home that can help you reduce everyday plastic exposure without turning your homestead upside down. One of the best things about homesteading is knowing where your food comes from, learning useful old-fashioned skills, and making your home a little more self-sufficient. Whether you've been raising a garden for years or you're just getting started after 50, you probably want a simpler, healthier way of life. But there's one modern problem...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/your-homestead-may-have-a-plastic-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac90c2bd592b43a627b9c4e</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_99e511a66baf48399d890b6e6f767e4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Land May Not Be Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent years living close to the land, you probably know how quickly the weather can change. A dry pasture can turn muddy overnight. A peaceful creek can rise after a hard rain. And a familiar stretch of land can become dangerous when conditions change upstream. For homesteaders over 50, preparedness isn’t about living in fear. It’s about using experience, paying attention to the land, and making smart decisions before trouble starts. A deadly flash flood at the Grand Canyon in...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/your-land-may-not-be-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac909f7dfdabe60144b168c</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:42:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_4eee1fa4dd7f45b4b7d895e04b0cf53c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homesteader’s Guide to Using a Compass]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you live on a homestead, you probably spend plenty of time outdoors. You might be checking fence lines, walking wooded property, looking for a good spot for a garden, or keeping an eye on your water supply. Most days, your phone can help you find your way around. But what happens when the battery dies, you lose your signal, or your GPS stops working? That’s when an old-fashioned compass can come in handy. Learning to use a compass is a practical skill that doesn’t require expensive...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/homesteader-s-guide-to-using-a-compass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac90864dfdabe60144b12c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:35:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_bb6275710750454788b9d947f2aedde4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $2 Food Worth Stockpiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people talk about long-term food storage, the usual suspects get all the attention: rice, wheat and dry beans. Those foods deserve a place in a serious pantry. But there's another inexpensive staple that doesn't get nearly enough attention from preppers: lentils. They're cheap, compact, nutritious, easy to store and—perhaps most importantly when you're thinking about a prolonged power outage or fuel shortage—they don't require soaking and cook much faster than most dried beans. That...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-2-food-worth-stockpiling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ababb704927cc2edf11df35</guid><category><![CDATA[Survival Food]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_6ef16f73a0064e4fb385d443a52622fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10-Second Survival Scan]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of writing about preparedness and teaching survival skills, I’ve learned something that is easy to forget: The fundamentals aren't exciting—but they are what keep you functioning when everything else gets complicated. People naturally gravitate toward the flashy stuff. The newest gear. The latest threat. The newest piece of technology. The dramatic headline about some crisis halfway around the world. There’s nothing wrong with paying attention to those things. But if you haven't...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-10-second-survival-scan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abab97c14eeeb87d4d13536</guid><category><![CDATA[Off Grid]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_f8273c89ddc4415bb85a63ce2638d90d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of Clean Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you're over 50 and you've been preparing for a while, you've probably learned an important lesson: Every piece of gear you add to your property eventually becomes another thing you have to maintain. That's easy to forget when the equipment is cheap—or better yet, free. Water is a perfect example. After a major disaster, municipal water systems can fail, wells can become contaminated, pumps can quit, and infrastructure can be damaged. That's when having your own dependable water source...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-hidden-cost-of-clean-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abaa367252777db003fcf2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Off Grid]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_f1d21d1302ed4edaa16464532fb4f2a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Weird Homestead Moneymakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most homesteaders make the same mistake when they think about earning money from their property. They grow what everybody else grows. Tomatoes. Peppers. Zucchini. Maybe some eggs, honey, or firewood. There’s nothing wrong with any of those. In fact, they’re proven products. But if you're already putting in the work, there may be a smarter question to ask: What can I produce that people want but few local producers are supplying? That is where things get interesting. You don't necessarily need...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/10-weird-homestead-moneymakers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba9fd9417aa27ab70cc096</guid><category><![CDATA[Homesteading]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_6c31c376a1de406194f257e4ed4860d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ Says Federal Handgun Sales Ban for 18–20-Year-Olds Is Unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major change in the federal government’s position on firearm law could affect how adults ages 18 to 20 obtain handguns—but there are still important details to understand before assuming the rules have completely changed. On September 17, 2026, the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) issued an opinion concluding that federal laws restricting federally licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to otherwise eligible adults ages 18 to 20 cannot constitutionally be enforced...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/doj-says-federal-handgun-sales-ban-for-18-20-year-olds-is-unconstitutional</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba9d80f3c2882f246c759f</guid><category><![CDATA[Off Grid]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:07:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_d81fc5cbdd4b4e7fab62a21cc1afed2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Attack? Know This First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people want bear safety reduced to a simple formula: Black bear = fight. Grizzly = play dead. That's easy to remember. It's also incomplete. A real bear encounter doesn't happen in a classroom. You may not get a good look at the animal. You may not know whether it's protecting cubs, defending food, startled by you, or treating you as potential prey. And you may have only seconds to react. The better approach is to understand bear behavior, distance, terrain, and the difference between a...]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/bear-attack-know-this-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba9b3ed75d3a17b1c58d99</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_a7fb6f301b464a7d9aac6721eecb06c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Poison Ivy Mistake Hikers Keep Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you spend enough time in the woods, eventually you learn a simple truth: The forest doesn't care how experienced you are. You can have a well-stocked pack, good boots, a compass, fire-starting skills, and decades of outdoor experience—and still ruin a weekend by grabbing the wrong vine. Poison ivy is one of those hazards that's easy to underestimate. Most people remember the old saying: “Leaves of three, let it be.” That's a useful warning, but it's not a complete identification system....]]></description><link>https://www.whatcouldgowrongfarm.com/post/the-poison-ivy-mistake-hikers-keep-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba97c8047535840390166a</guid><category><![CDATA[Survival Garden]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:46:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662b07_a46b2a279bca4d6bbd813154cf8cfd9d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>What Could Go Wrong</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>