ME · Pop. 1,385,000 · Capital: Augusta
Maine's Food Sovereignty Act is a game-changer for homesteaders — towns can regulate their own local food sales, bypassing state and federal restrictions. Raw milk retail sales are legal, the violent crime rate is the lowest in the nation, and a deep back-to-the-land movement dating to the 1970s means established communities. The tradeoffs: harsh winters, rocky soil, and high taxes.
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Maine has a uniform building code but many rural towns opt out of enforcement
Natural Disaster Risk
What You Can Grow
Potatoes (Aroostook County is famous), blueberries, apples, maple syrup, root vegetables, cold-hardy greens.
One of the safest states in the nation. Very low violent crime across the board.
Racial Composition
Mountain and lake country with affordable land.
Between Portland and Acadia — active small farm scene.
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