On larger colonial farms, wheat, has become the popular and wanted crop because its flour is finer than Indian corn which leads to a better bread. Prsperious commercial farms include those along the coast and in the major river valleys such as the Hudson. This not only brings the best land, but also water transport. Most of the Northern Colonies relied on substitence farming because of its rocky soil and harsh conditions. The economies of the Middle Colonies, such as New York, are thriving because of its vast trade of wheat and other rare goods...To read more about this article, Click Here
