FL · Pop. 22,244,823 · Capital: Tallahassee
Florida offers year-round growing, no state income tax, and an unlimited homestead exemption. But hurricane risk, flooding, water management challenges, and extreme heat demand serious planning for successful homesteading.
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Florida Building Code; strict wind/flood code for coastal areas
Natural Disaster Risk
What You Can Grow
Citrus, vegetables, tropical fruits, sugar cane, hay, strawberries, avocados
Slightly above national average; varies greatly by region
Racial Composition
Gentle hills with better climate than South Florida, established farming
Cooler climate with rolling terrain and lower costs
Citrus heartland with established agricultural infrastructure
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