I would not grow in Alaska unless it was for personal/local consumption. It's risky on a couple levels that I would prefer not to get into here.

NorCal has a lot of things going for it. The Pacific NW in general- growing is almost cliche!

I am going to have to put in a vote for a northern, decrim state that is sparsely populated and a place where you can't see your neighbors. I have a soft spot for the Northeast.