SD · Pop. 887,770 · Capital: Pierre
South Dakota is a homesteading powerhouse combining world-class soils, minimal regulation, and genuine community. The short growing season limits some crops, but serious homesteaders thrive here.
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International Building Code adopted with amendments
Natural Disaster Risk
What You Can Grow
Corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, short-season vegetables, cattle
Below national average; safe rural state
Racial Composition
East-central heartland region
Central region with strong agricultural tradition
Western ranching region
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