HISTORY OF WHEAT

Wheat Facts It is an ancient grain. One of the world’s most important food crops. One of the first plants to be cultivated. Many cultures worshipped gods and goddesses of wheat.

Rice, corn and wheat are the staple diet of most nations around the world. Wheat has the highest source of vegetable protein. POPULAR GRAINS

VARIETY OF USES One third of the world’s people depend upon wheat for their nourishment. Wheat is produced into a large variety of products.

DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCE Grain could be traded for other essentials or comforts, eventually leading to the development of commerce and a means of supplying food for city populations from distant fields.

WORLD’S BIGGEST WHEAT PRODUCERS Russian Federation United States China India France Canada Australia.

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Enormous changes in people's lives occurred because of wheat being grown. People began growing their own food and no longer needed to wander in search of food. Permanent settlements were established because wheat provided people with a stable food supply.

BEST WHEAT CROPS New species of wheat was developed because early farmers selected kernels from their best wheat plants to use as seeds for planting the following year's crop. That way, only the best wheat qualities were passed down from one generation to the next.