Just read all the posts about getting land etc. I am off grid in the Canadian North just above Alberta boarder. I believe people don't think about this area because they think nothing can be grown here but that's not correct I grow potatoes, turnip, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, peas beans onions etc. It's also possible to can fish and moose meat. You don't have to purchase land your better off to lease land. If you can get your start and want to start producing and selling there is funding available to help you. You have to live up here for a year before you can get a lease. If you want to build a log cabin all the logs are available for it. My friends cabin is for sale presently. If anyone wants more info I'm here to answer them