On the journey to self-sufficiency, one of the obstacles we have to cross is how to provide ourselves with food. The obvious and most popular choice for those who live off the grid or on a homestead is to plant your own crops. It takes some time and research to learn which crops are the most nutrient-dense and easy to grow in your location.

Before purchasing a piece of property for your homestead, it's important to learn which crops would grow best there. Weather and temperature variations can make the difference between a successful harvest and one that leaves you with dead plants and zero food.

Keep reading to learn the best food to grow in each state as well as how to grow certain crops for a stockpile!

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