What are the tax consequences of growing your own food?

Question

If I grow food for my own personal consumption, do I owe federal income tax on that food? I would apreciate answers from those knowledgeable of the U.S. tax code.

Answer 1

As long as you do not sell it, it is tax free. The only way income tax plays a part of the equation is if you sell your produce, and gross more than $10,000. Food grown for personal consumption has always been tax free.

Answer 2

No you wouldn't owe taxes on food you grow for your own personal consumption. Expenses of growing that food would not be deductible.