FACTS ABOUT WHEAT

One half pound of wheat provides the following:

30 grams of protein, over 1 millogram of thiamin, 8 millograms of niacin, 6 millograms of iron, some riboflavin, other nutrients.

In storing of wheat the following points should be kept in mind:

1. Kind or variety
2. Container
3. Quantity
4. Storage

1. Variety: Red Wheat or White Wheat. Either variety will if stored properly keep for 30 + years

2. Container -- Containers should be suitable to hold weight of grain, protect it from rodents and insects, and should be non-conductors of moisture. Metal containers are great, but you could use other products that would keep your wheat clean and dry. Like 5 gallon buckets etc.

3. Quantity will vary according to individual needs. An active person will require more that an inactive one. As a guide you should have around 300 lbs. per person.

4. Storage -- Wheat will keep indefinitely if properly stored in a cool dry place with moisture 10% or less. It should be free from any foreign materials, especially those which have odors. The best method in storing wheat is rotate. This is the most successful method. Using old wheat first and replacing it with new wheat at harvest season.

It is a good idea to start using wheat in your families diet early on. If you had to rely strictly on your wheat when times are hard, for bread it might be hard on some of your families members stomachs.

A good rule of thumb!!! EAT WHAT YOU STORE AND STORE WHAT YOU EAT!!