Off-the-grid living is a fast-growing trend that is absolutely fascinating. The concept of growing your own foods, harvesting your water, and even producing your own electricity is unique – and frankly, can sound quite appealing if you’re sick of paying a city utility bill! There are various ways to live off the land, but no matter how extreme you choose to go with it, it’s official: Kansas is one of the best places in the country to live off-grid.

Kansas is famous for being an independent, homesteading state, so it is no surprise that it's one of the country's best areas to live off-grid.
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The rural regions of the state tend to have few zoning laws or building codes, making homesteading much more practical than in states with stricter regulations.
Off-grid electricity is legal in Kansas, and many homesteaders opt for solar panels or wind turbines.
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Rainwater harvesting is legal in Kansas, and some counties allow for the installation of wells or ponds.
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One of the simplest ways to become more self-reliant is to simply grow a vegetable garden. There are a number of fruits and vegetables that are easy to grow in the Sunflower State's climate.
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Some people go completely off-the-grid, disconnecting from all utilities, growing their own food, and living in a completely sustainable manner.
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However, you certainly don't have to take it that far! Plenty of people interested in off-the-grid living start out by incorporating bits of increasing self-reliance into their lives.
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Installing solar panels or planting a vegetable garden are both great ways to get started. Who knows, maybe one day you will graduate to complete off-the-grid living in Kansas!
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Have you ever daydreamed about living off-the-grid in Kansas? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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